Bulgaria was our 65th country and Plovdiv was our entry point. Jam packed with history, architecture and culture we instantly fell in love. Europe’s oldest inhabited city impressed us beyond belief. There are many sights scattered throughout the city and Roman ruins are everywhere – even in the basement of H and M. It was […]
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Riga is a tantalising mix of medieval, modern, Soviet and Art Nouveau influences. It has brilliant nightlife, eclectic shopping and a fascinating history. The Old Town is a UNESCO heritage site and we think you should add it to your list. Here’s our top 5 favourite experiences in the capital of Latvia. The Old Town:
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Latvia crams a lot in its small space. A pristine coast, lakes, forests and the cosmopolitan, history packed capital of Riga. Pros: Latvia has a low cost of living and a good infrastructure. Riga is a lively, cosmopolitan city and a unique mix of medieval, Art Nouveau and Soviet architecture. Latvia’s home to a remarkable 500km
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Tallinn is seriously beautiful, combining UNESCO listed architecture with a cool, modern buzz. We loved the capital of Estonia. Here’s our top 5 experiences: Get lost in the Old City: Wander the cobbled streets and alley ways in the quiet of night. It’s an incredibly safe city and the dark corners are magical. Don’t miss
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Estonia packs a punch. This small Baltic nation has history, nature and culture in bucketloads. Put it on your list. Pros: Compared to most of Europe it’s highly affordable. Estonia is safe and has a good infrastructure. Internal travel is efficient and cheap. It’s easy to travel onto Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Sweden. It’s perfect for
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Poland is a massive country with a serious amount of attractions. If it’s not on your list, add it now. Pros: Poland has a fascinating and rich history. It has over 500 castles and 14 cultural UNESCO sites. Its architecture ranges from medieval to modernist. In city squares, gothic, baroque and renaissance buildings stand side
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Pros: It’s cheap. Food, drink and accommodation are very affordable. Bulgaria has many attractions: historical sites, immense natural beauty, skiable mountains, the Black Sea Coast and fascinating architecture. It’s home to a total of 10 UNESCO Heritage Sites. It has beautiful cities: Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas and Veliko Tarnovo. Bulgaria has a long history of
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Author: Alice – @discoveny and discoveny.com Tortuguero National Park is a spectacular protected area on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Although initially set up as a sanctuary for nesting turtles, Totuguero, like most of Costa Rica’s National Parks, is home to jaguars, ocelots, toucans, eagles, monkeys, and more! So what’s so special about Tortuguero? Why would
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Petra is phenomenal, but it is vast. You won’t see it all in a day and certainly not in a half day – it has over 600 tombs for starters. But by picking your route carefully and going against the tourist flow, you can see most of the sights at a relaxed pace in a
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Jordan is an exceptional country. One of our favourites. Home to Wadi Rum, Petra and world class diving, everyone should try and visit once. However, there are a few downsides to consider when spending a significant amount of time in Jordan. Here’s our pros and cons: Pros: Archeology – Jordan has an astonishing history with
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