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.
Wandering in England
Askham Bog Nature Reserve is a significant ecological site, known for its diverse habitats and rich wildlife. It is a remnant of ancient fenlands and has been a vital area for nature conservation since its establishment Visitors can explore the reserve via well-maintained circular boardwalks, providing an accessible route through its diverse habitats. Its history dates back to Roman times when people used peat from the bog to make fuel. Ancient ditches thought to be made by peat extraction still mark the land.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Charming European Towns Italy
Alberobello is situated in the Itria Valley of Puglia and known for having the greatest concentration of trulli, historic limestone homes with conical roofs and whitewashed walls. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many of the trulli in the center of town and the surrounding countryside have been renovated and turned into vacation houses or B&B’s, stores, and restaurants.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Camborne
Camborne in Cornwall in the 18th century was described “…as the richest square mile in the whole world”. Nearly three hundred years later it is described as one of the poorest and most deprived areas of the country. In one league table, ranking areas from those that are poorest to those that are the wealthiest Camborne languishes in 1255th place in a dataset of a dataset of twelve thousand areas analysed. In another analysis it is amongst the worst 2% of the poorest areas.
By Alan Russell3 months ago in Wander
Wandering in France
The Aiguilles de Bavella are rocky spikes of red granite that dominate the hill of the same name on the island of Corsica in France. At 1218 m, the hill connects the Alta Rocca to the east coast of Corsica. These are found in the Regional Nature Park of Corsica surrounded by a forest of black pine trees. There are a variety of routes that hikers and rock climbers can take.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Wandering in Germany
The Ahrsteig Trail crossed the Ahr Valley, known as the “Red Wine Dorado." It takes you past meadows, narrow rocky paths, isolated high plateaus, and wine villages. The trail follows the Ahr River. Taking the red route beginning at the source of the Ahr in Blankenheim. The blue route follows the river to the wine-producing area of Walporzheim.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Charming European Towns Albania
Situated beside the Osum River, Berat is known as the City of a Thousand Windows. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town rises in tiers of whitewashed Ottoman houses with stacked windows that seem to watch each other across the river.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Wandering in the Netherlands
De Biesbosch National Park is located in the North Brabant and South Holland provinces. It is among the largest freshwater tidal areas in Europe. There is a labyrinth of rivers, creeks, and willow forests. Visitors enjoy canoeing, boating, and hiking.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Charming European Towns North Macedonia
North Macedonia is a small country tucked in the heart of the Balkans, and it is absolutely bursting with history, culture, and natural beauty. It is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, bordered by Kosovo and Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
