Bad Blumau Thermal Spa
In the 19th century, the site of today's spa resort was nothing more than a small village called Blumau, discovered by chance by oil magnates. They believed there might be mineral deposits here and began drilling. Oil was never found,...
Aberdeen Attractions
Aberdeen, Scotland's main fishing and seaport, is known as the "granite city" because from the mid-18th to the mid-20th centuries, buildings were constructed from local gray granite. On a sunny day, the granite gives off an attractive sheen, but in...
Winter Holidays in the Arlberg Region
This small village on the border of Tyrol and Vorarlberg used to be just a stopover for tourists. But the excellent slopes, abundant snow, and good winter weather have made this place a favorite among winter sports enthusiasts. Arlberg Ski...
Lugano – A Swiss Diamond
Lugano is a lakeside town in the Italian part of Switzerland. For vacationers, the lakeside offers several recreational areas for swimming and water sports, including windsurfing, paragliding, sailing, and water skiing. Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and golf are also...
Salisbury, England
Salisbury is a small town in England, located in Wiltshire on the banks of the River Avon. Salisbury is one of the most atmospheric provincial towns in England. This city is a veritable encyclopedia of history and architecture. Here, massive...
Bern Attractions
Switzerland is a fascinating country; for example, it has no recognized capital. But for a number of reasons, Bern, a small, cozy city located in the Aare River valley, is considered its capital. Most Swiss consider Bern the most beautiful...
Ascona – an evergreen resort with unique natural beauty
Ascona is a small resort town located in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. It's an elite resort, primarily frequented by the wealthy. There's no shortage of luxury here: numerous luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, golf courses, and Switzerland's largest beach, the...
Oxford – a renowned university city
For a taste of English traditions, Oxford is the perfect place. Situated 80 km from London, on the Thames and Cherwell rivers, the city is renowned primarily for its eponymous university. It is the oldest university city in the country,...
Basel Attractions
Basel is the second largest city in Switzerland. It is home to the country's leading universities, attracting thousands of students from around the world each year. Many of these students never return, choosing to work in the city's numerous research...