• Historical Hotels in Prague, Czech Republic

    Noticed That Place?, The Active Traveller, Weekend | 27th November, 2011 | Comment?

    Old Town in Prague

    The history of Prague is reflected in its hotels. The city dating back to the 9th Century, has been historically, and is today, a crossroads between ancient and modern worlds. It’s a city that has throughout its existence continually reinvented itself. As a result, Prague offers an array of historical hotels representing each of its bygone eras.

  • Budapest – Queen of the Danube

    EU City Travel, EU Cultures, Noticed That Place? | 17th November, 2011 | Comment?

    Budapest skyline

    Once upon the River Danube there were three cities—-Buda on the west bank and Obuda and Pest on the east bank—which were amalgamated into the city of Budapest in 1873 simultaneous with the completion of the Danube’s magnificent Lanchid chain bridge. Today, with over two thousand years of history, this city is one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe and the modern architecture blends with the rich, historic past of centuries old castles, palaces and parliament buildings on both banks of the river. It is often referred to as the Queen of the Danube and it’s easy to feel like royalty as you stroll along the cobbled streets of the Castle District and imagine..

  • Slovenia Is A Hidden European Gem

    EU Cultures, Noticed That Place? | 12th July, 2011 | Comment?

    Forest in Slovenia

    This small country is a big attraction. Extending over 20,273 square kilometres and situated in Central Europe between Austria, Italy, Hungary and Croatia, Slovenia has become a tourism magnet that can easily be reached using all forms of transport. Within only few hours drive the holiday-makers in Slovenia can enjoy the majestic peaks of the Alps, relax in modern thermal spas, admire the lively towns of Ljubljana and Maribor, swim in the Adriatic Sea and spend a wonderful time on the sun-soaked beaches. Beside that there are other highlights, such as the cave..

  • Festivals of Spain

    EU Cultures, Noticed That Place? | 2nd May, 2011 | Comment?

    Bullfight in Spain

    The best of Spanish festivals are concentrated between Easter and the September-October timeframe and most of them are held with great zeal and enthusiasm.
    One of the most outstanding festivals is La Tambora in San Sebastian, which is celebrated on January 19th and during which the city is decked out and the people party with all their might.

  • Montreux Switzerland

    EU Cultures, Noticed That Place? | 30th March, 2011 | Comment?

    Switzerland

    For many people Switzerland can mean fine chocolates, beautiful scenery and great ski resorts. While these are true of this country you will find there is more to see and experience. In the district of Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut which is located in the Vaud canton you will find the municipality of Montreux. This beautiful municipality can be found at the foot of the Alps Mountains by Lake Geneva.

  • See more of Norway in comfort and style on the Bergen Railway

    Noticed That Place?, The Active Traveller | 25th February, 2011 | Comment?

    Bergen, Norway

    Europe train holidays offer the perfect way to travel if you want to see more of what a country has to offer, without needing to hire a car and having to worry about foreign road signs, planning a route and traffic.
    While many people who go abroad choose to spend their time in just one..

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