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3-days Hike in Rila Mountains

Rila Mountains, the highest mountain range of Southeast Europe is a wonderful destination for hiking for both short day treks and longer multi-day hikes. In this post we introduce a 3-days circular hike in Rila national park.

Balkan Wine Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria

Wine-making has long traditions in the Balkans. The best Balkan wines can be tasted in the annual Balkan Wine Festival, that organized in Sofia in June.

Hiking trails and national parks in East Serbia

Serbia has a lot to offer for outdoor enthusiasts! In this post we introduce some beautiful hiking destinations in eastern Serbia, from dramatic gorges to mountain peaks and waterfalls.

Nirvana Spa – deluxe apartments in Belgrade, Serbia

Are you heading to Belgrade, and looking for a place to stay? Nirvana Spa Center in quiet Mirijevo area offers great apartments with sauna and/or hot tub.

Belgrade, the dynamic capital of Serbia

Getting to know Belgrade, the historical and lively capital of Serbia. When to go, what to expect and what to see in Belgrade?

Postcards from Lübeck

Picture greetings from Lübeck in northern Germany! Lübeck is a historical Hanseatic city with a UNESCO listed, photogenic Old Town.

Hotel Kakola – a new boutique hotel in a former prison in Turku

Kakola in Turku used to be the largest and most dangerous prison of Finland – today the area has been turned into a trendy neighborhood, and Hotel Kakola was opened in the former state prison.

Crossing the Baltic Sea with Finnlines from Germany to Finland

Road trips are an amazing way to travel around Europe, and also a safer way to travel during these uncertain times. Finnlines cargo-passenger ships are a shortcut for traveling between Finland and Central Europe – we hopped on board in Travemünde and traveled to Helsinki in collaboration with Finnlines.