europe
Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
POLAND
This past week, I had the opportunity to travel to Poland for work. As a result, my opportunity to see the sights was limited to the evenings. However, I was impressed by what I saw and what I ate while there. My job had me travel to three different locations: Warsaw, Poznan, and Szczecin. Below, I will briefly describe each area and what some of the key landmarks were. First, let me provide a quick historical overview of the significance of Poland today.
By Chad Pillaiabout a year ago in Wander
THE BALTIC SEA REGION
In August, I took the opportunity to drive up to the Baltic Sea region and cross the Danish Straits, one of the world's strategic maritime chokepoints. Despite being in Germany from 2004 to 2007 and recently since 2022, this trip was my first time heading north toward Denmark. As a fan of the historical dramas Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla, I looked forward to the area that inspired those shows. On a long weekend, I plotted my trip north that would include Hamburg, Germany; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Malmö, Sweden.
By Chad Pillaiabout a year ago in Wander
Geneva on Lake Geneva
The beautiful city of Geneva is located at the southern tip of Lake Geneva. It sits in a majestic setting surrounded by the Alps and Jura Mountains. From the city, there are dramatic views of Mont Blanc. You’ll find the headquarters of Europe’s United Nations and the Red Cross here.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
Open Sesame - Fannies Emporium - A Morpeth Treasure Trove
Introduction The last time I was in Morpeth I walked past an antiques place in an imposingly impressive building and liked the sign that said "Dogs are Welcome, and humans if they are well behaved" or something akin to that.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Wander
The Lessons That I Derived from My Recent Wanderlust
The darkness that surrounds the storm is often the most turbulent period of hardships that embellish us into the trance of not knowing what to do. I learnt the lessons of patience, virtue and gratitude from the darkest periods of my life. Life has its ways of embracing us in its wisdom, staggering us into the whirlwinds of challenges and adversities, only to gift us with peonies of hope. Hope can metamorphose mountains of hatred into the galloping beauty of existence that showers us with the narrative of self-belief and confidence. It is often in a wanderlust away from our daily surroundings that we realize the wonder that the world we live in has to offer. Forgiveness after a storm is like accepting the catastrophe without denying the damage it has done. It is painful but necessary to survive, to thrive in our lives.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Wander
My Accommodation In Prague
This place is ran by women for women. So it startled me when I heard male voices, but it turned out to be engineers doing some work. They're a really friendly bunch that run the hostel and they do put a lot of effort into the place. Like a little garden area, which wasn't really being used cause it's cold outside. I like the little art room they have in campus one. Also nice they let you have free cereal and pancakes. Someone comes in to make them from scratch. I think it's one of the most fanciest hostels I have ever stayed in.
By Chloe Gilholyabout a year ago in Wander
TRAVEL-ORIRENTED EXPERIENCES:"EXPLORING DİFFERENT CULTURES: DİSCOVERİNG DİFFERENT CİTİES İN EUROPE". AI-Generated.
Discovering Different Cultures: Discovering Different Cities in Europe Europe is a unique place in the world with its centuries-old history, diverse languages, customs, and rich cultural heritage. Each city has its own unique atmosphere, and these cities combine different cultures, lifestyles, and histories. In this article, we will explore how discovering cultures in different cities in Europe and how this experience affects one’s worldview.
By Омар Абдуллаевabout a year ago in Wander
Basel on the Rhine River
Switzerland is a lovely and mountainous country located in Central Europe. It has many lakes, charming villages, and incredible views of the high peaks of the Alps. Basel is located right where the Swiss, French, and German borders meet. The city also has suburbs in both France and Germany.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
Spectacular Stockholm
The Swedish capital, Stockholm consists of 14 islands and has over 50 bridges on an extensive Baltic Sea archipelago. The lovely capital has cobblestone streets and multi-colored buildings in the Gamla Stan or Old Town. The city has often been called the "Venice of the North."
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
THE ABANDONED VILLAGES OF SPAIN
The first time I ever saw an abandoned village was in Spain and I was gob smacked. I was struck by its eerie beauty, its aura of secrets. My partner had taken me to see La Revilla, one of the abandoned villages near his childhood home in the province of Soria and my first impression was the stunning colours.
By Kimberley Silverthorneabout a year ago in Wander
Lovely Gothenburg
Gothenburg is a wonderful port city and Sweden’s second-largest city. You’ll find it on the Swedish west coast. In Swedish it’s known as Goteborg. Lots of visitors come to the city each year and it has become most popular. It was founded by Royal Charter in 1621 by King Gustavus Adolphus.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
Marvelous Malmo
Malmo is not one of the typical tourist cities on most lists to visit. However, it certainly is worth a visit and tourists come from all over the world to see the capital of the Swedish southernmost province Skane. One of the things that makes Malmo unique is that it is so close to Copenhagen, Denmark connected by the Oresund Bridge, the motorway, and link by railway. Taking a train from the center of Malmo in 35 minutes you’ll be in Copenhagen and it’s just 22 minutes to the Copenhagen Airport. So you can choose to visit two cities in two different countries at one time if you like. In the meantime, you can take a look at all of the great attractions that Malmo has to offer.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
