Rathen, Germany – the resort not for rest

Source: http://www.hotelroomsearch.net Rathen stands on the banks of the Elbe in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, which are unique in Central Europe for the diversity of their landscapes. The S-shaped stretch of the Elbe between the mountain ranges approaching the river from both sides makes the surrounding landscapes even more impressive and the main sights are … Continue reading Rathen, Germany – the resort not for rest →

Alkmaar, Netherlands – a town on sea level

AA Source: http://www.amsterdamsights.com Alkmaar rises 1 m above sea level. The whole city is built on a drained polder and wandering it few people think about the enormous labor invested in these more than 30 square kilometers of land. History But proximity to the sea favored the development of the city. The fortress built in … Continue reading Alkmaar, Netherlands – a town on sea level →

Beaune, France

The capital of Burgundy wine Source: tellmeastory.eu There are so many beautiful cities in France that Beaune (pronounce "Bon" - oh this French spelling!) usually goes down to the middle of the list. However, this city is widely known in narrow circles of lovers of Burgundy. Beaune is the capital of Burgundy winemaking. Festival The … Continue reading Beaune, France →

Avila, Spain

A walled town Source: castillosdelolvido.com I've written before that very few European cities have preserved their ancient fortifications. One of the cities worthy to take Number One in this list is certainly Avila. 2.5 km of enclosed walls with 88 towers is the pride of the city. Of course, the castle of San Ferran in … Continue reading Avila, Spain →

Lucca, Italy

The town of towers at the epochs crossroad Lucca is located very close to Florence, but not everyone gets there. And who doesn't is wrong.First, Lucca officially became part of Tuscany only in 1847 and retained many original features, from its own special recipe for baking bread (which there is not at all the same … Continue reading Lucca, Italy →

Hildesheim, Germany

Nuremberg of the North Source: hildesheim-weihnachtsmarkt.de History In the year 815 AD the bishop of Lower Saxony asked the King Louis the Pious for the permission to move the bishop seat from the castle Elze, where it was founded by the charter of Charlemagne, to the ford on Innerste river 15 km to East. The … Continue reading Hildesheim, Germany →

Kamnik, Slovenia

A town in mountains with three castles History Kamnik is a town in Northern Slovenia, not far from the capital Ljubljana - about 40 minutes by train or bus. It arose on the important trade root across the Southern Limestone Alps, had got the town status at the beginning of XIII century (among Slovenia's first) … Continue reading Kamnik, Slovenia →

Foreword/Introduction

Whom this blog is aimed for People who prefer to spend holidays outside the usual environment, fall mainly into three categories: hotel guests, tourists and travellers. (There are also extreme fans, but it's another matter). Hotel guests prefer a state of rest on the beach and/or in comfortable dwelling. Tourists, in contrast, prefer a state of straight … Continue reading Foreword/Introduction →