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.
Chantilly in the Parisian Basin
This lovely old town is just 50 km north of Paris. It falls within the metropolitan area of Paris. Here you can find beautiful nature. Chantilly is a commune in the Olse department in the Nonette valley in the Picardy region of northern France. It is surrounded by the Chantilly Forest. Here you can delight in the Chateau de Chantilly with its wonderful parkland, gardens, and forests. Chantilly boasts of one the most prestigious racetracks in Europe. The delicious and sweet thick cream Chantilly was created here.
Rasma RaistersPublished 3 months ago in WanderStrasbourg on the III River
Strasbourg is located in northeastern France and is the capital of the Alsace region. This city is the seat of the European Parliament and lies on the German border. This lovely city has a blend of German and French influences and is best known for its Gothic Cathedral Notre-Dame. The cathedral has an impressive astronomical clock and you can get fantastic views of this city and the Rhine River from its 142m spire.
Rasma RaistersPublished 3 months ago in WanderMarseille on the Coast of the Gulf of Lion
France, officially the French Republic is located in Western Europe and spans overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Andorra, and Spain. Marseille is the prefecture of the French department of Bouches-du-Rhone. It is the capital of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region in southern France. The city is located on the coast of the Gulf of Lion, part of the Mediterranean Sea, near the mouth of the Rhone River.
Rasma RaistersPublished 3 months ago in WanderBeautiful Helsinki
The capital city of Finland, Helsinki sits on the Gulf of Finland, which is an arm of the Baltic Sea. An integral part of Helsinki are the fortified islands of Suomenlinna which can be reached by ferry. Dominating the island is the Fortress Of Sveaborg which in translation is "Swedish Castle." It was built in the mid-18th century to ward off Russian access to the Baltic. During the Swedish-Russian War of 1808-1809, the fortress fell to the Russians and passed back into Finnish hands in 1918 at which time it was given its name. Today the fortress is on UNESCO's list of world heritage monuments and is a museum, a park, and an art venue.
Rasma RaistersPublished 3 months ago in WanderBeautiful Porvoo
Porvoo counts as Finland’s second oldest town and is a lovely city that is rich in history. It attracts tourists from all around the world and over the years has developed into an eastern node of metropolitan Helsinki. The city is situated in the eastern Uusimaa region right on the coast of the Gulf of Finland.
Rasma RaistersPublished 4 months ago in WanderRome Travel Guide
We talked about lesser-known travel tips in the article, Rome Travel Guide, now we will talk about lesser-known things to do and see!
Angela SchnaubeltPublished 4 months ago in WanderTurku on the Aura River
Turku is a lovely city to visit in Northern Europe. It is located on the southwest coast of Finland right on the shores of the famous Archipelago. Like other cities that lie on a river, Turku has the Aura River flowing through its city center. This is Finland’s most important river and the largest in the southwest of the country.
Rasma RaistersPublished 4 months ago in WanderOur trip to Florence
While in Rome, we decided to do a spontaneous day trip to Florence. Nothing was planned, we just decided to buy a return train ticket and go with the flow. The only thing we were dead set on seeing is Michelangelo’ statue of David, other than that it would be just walking around the city and figuring out on the way what to do.
Lana V LynxPublished 4 months ago in WanderOur Trip to Rome - 2
We are staying at a really nice Bed & Breakfast in Rome, near the world-famous Coliseum and Termini - Rome's main railway station. They call it El Dorado Colleseum Hotel. It is located on the second floor of a big building that judging from its architecture and design used to be a 6-story wealthy family palazzo. It has high ceilings, a grand entrance and a big spiral staircase in the middle, with an obviously later addition of an old elevator that has a wooden bench and a set of double doors, with the inside wooden doors that must be open and closed manually. I have seen such elevators in some old New York City buildings, and they are most probably of the turn of the 20th century or early 1910s.
Lana V LynxPublished 4 months ago in WanderTallinn On the Baltic Sea
The Old Town of Tallinn is one of the best-preserved Hanseatic town centers in the world. You can enjoy the cobblestone streets, and architecture, and relax at the lively cafes.
Rasma RaistersPublished 4 months ago in WanderOur Trip to Rome
Every winter, my son and I travel around Christmas to warmer places. We both have long winter breaks as I teach and he is a student in academia, so we reward ourselves with a trip abroad. We've been to Brazil in 2019, Peru in 2021, and France last year. And this year, we decided to go to Rome.
Lana V LynxPublished 4 months ago in WanderWant to Move Abroad With a Digital Nomad Visa? 5 Things to Consider
So you dream of living somewhere else? Is it on a faraway beach? Is it in a towering mega-city that looks like it’s out of some cyberpunk fantasy?
Greyson FergusonPublished 4 months ago in Wander