Take a walk through the valley of the gods in the Peloponnese region of Greece to discover the myth and history behind ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. This article will inspire you to visit one of Greece’s most iconic cultural attractions, highlight the must see sights and give you all the essential information you need to know to visit Ancient Olympia.
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Hiking The Mythical Polilimnio Waterfalls In Greece.
Away from the beaches and the historical wonders of the Peloponnese, Greece hides a mythical land of lush greenery, interconnected lakes and spectacular stepped waterfalls, and a hike to the Polilimnio Waterfall from Kalamata revealed much more than just spectacular scenery.
Dos And Don’ts For Travelling In Greece: Customs And Etiquette For First Time Travellers.
Planning a trip to Greece? These culture and etiquette dos and don’ts will help you get the most out of your trip!
Off The Beaten Path Europe: 15 Of The Best Hidden Gem European Destinations.
Europe is one of the most visited destinations on the planet, full of amazingly popular destinations, but it still has a wide variety of off the beaten path places to visit too. Here are just 15 of the best hidden gems you have to visit in Europe.
Why Spring Is The Perfect Time To Visit The Wilder Kaiser Region In Austria.
The Wilder Kaiser region is a year round destination with a lot to offer travellers who visit in the spring. Here is why spring is the perfect time to visit the Wilder Kaiser region.
Tagged with: Austria, Spring, travel, Wilder Kaiser, Wilder Kaiser Alpine Sports Week
Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
Explore Liverpool’s Musical Heritage On A Walking Tour For Eurovision.
Ahead of Liverpool hosting the Eurovision Song Contest this May, it is an ideal time to celebrate the city’s musical heritage and explore the must see bars, venues and museums that music lovers can’t miss when they visit Liverpool.
Tagged with: Beatles tour Liverpool, Eurovision, Liverpool, Music, the Beatles, walking tour
Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
40 Of The Best Things To See And Do In Spain.
Spain is the quintessential European holiday destination, but there is far more to see and do than the beaches, nightclubs and resorts! Here are just 40 of the best things to see and do in Spain to help you plan your next trip!
Posted in Travel Lists
The 10 Best Things To See And Do In Seville, Spain.
Seville has more than enough attractions to keep any traveller enthralled for a lifetime, but with so much to see and do in such a small period of time how do you choose? If you are planning a trip or a city break to Seville, here are the best things to see and do on every budget.
Expert Tips For Backpacking Through Europe.
Backpacking through Europe is a dream for many, but is not always as easy as other destinations. Europe is a unique melting pot of culture, architecture, cuisine, history and heritage, but it can also be expensive and with 44 distinct countries each with their own cultures, norms, rules and regulations, it can be confusing too. So to help you out here are my expert tips for backpacking Europe.
Tagged with: backpacking, Backpacking Europe, budget travel, europe, gap year, gap year safety
Posted in Travel Tips
Posted in Travel Tips
From Miami to the Keys: A Beginners Guide to Getting Around Florida.
Florida is one of the United States’ most popular destinations, and one of its largest. With so many amazing attractions and such long distances between them, travellers are often confused on the best way to get around. Luckily there are many options for getting between and around Florida’ s main attractions. Here are the best ways to get around Florida, from public transport to hiring a car.
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