Historical destinations

Minsk

Built anew after the war, the capital of Belarus is a city embracing its own unique brand of modernity. A metropolis of nearly 2 million, Minsk is where nostalgia of Stalinist buildings and Soviet parks meets contemporary art galleries, stylish bars and excellent local eateries.

Valladolid

Valladolid breathes history. This is the place where King Felipe II was born, the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabel were married, and Christopher Columbus died. This was once the capital of Spain, and although it has lost this title, it's still the principal city of Castilla y Leon, the land of castles from which the word ‘Castilian’ is derived. Today, Valladolid is a bustling university city that thrives on its manufacturing industries. It is a down-to-earth, lively place that blends the old with the energetic new.

Kathmandu

Stunning Himalayan vistas, big-city bustle, centuries-old temples, an array of vibrant colours, intoxicating aromas and friendly smiles all come together in the eclectic metropolis that is Kathmandu. Nepal's capital is an emerging cosmopolitan city, yet it remains steeped in cultural, artistic and religious traditions. Kathmandu offers visitors an assortment of unique sights and experiences. Independent travellers and trekking groups alike will find no shortage of things to do.

Romantic Germany: Hiking in Rhineland-Palatinate

Ten vacation regions in Rhineland-Palatinate invite you to experience a wonderful diversity of cultural and natural landscapes. Hiking routes are especially varied in this beautiful state, the richest in wine and most densely wooded of all the states in Germany, made complete with fairytale river valleys and species-rich, low mountain ranges. Today, almost all of Rhineland-Palatinate’s regions can be discovered on quality-rated hiking trails. These trails have been carefully chosen and clearly marked and signposted, which helps to avoid any risk of getting lost. ||www.romantic-germany.info

St. Petersburg Timelapse

Saint Petersburg with its splendid sights, friendly atmosphere and hospitable people welcomes you!

Poitiers

With over 2000 years of history, dozens of monuments, impressive medieval streets, and beautiful boulevards, Poitiers boasts a rich and fascinating heritage. But the city has more to offer than just memories: its trendy cafes and cool bars, as well as its lively student population, keep the city young and vibrant.

Szczecin

Szczecin is an energetic city where the River Odra eventually flows into the Szczecin Lagoon. Today, it is the capital of the region of West Pomerania, which has suffered a turbulent history and now looks to an enlightened and cultural revival. A focal point is that it has managed to preserve its unique character and charm since its recent reform. Szczecin is now awakening to its full potential at an ever-increasing pace. You will feel truly inspired as you explore this enthralling city.

Pristina

Few places in Europe have remained off the beaten path as much as the Kosovar first city; fewer yet have been at the heart of a political dispute as agonising in recent history. Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, one of the world's youngest states, boasts a youthful populace to match, and exudes a lust for life that's virtually tangible. Still rough around the edges and with no tourist information offices in sight, Pristina remains uncharted territory, a state of affairs foreseen to change as the city attracts a growing number of visitors.

Romantic Germany: Wonderful Wine

Rhineland-Palatinate is Germany’s wine country! Six of the nation’s thirteen wine regions are located in Rhineland-Palatinate: Ahr, Moselle-Saar, Nahe, Palatinate, Rhine-Hesse, and the Romantic Rhine. Each unique, they all look back on a millennium-old tradition and boast an unparalleled viticulture landscape. |Here, in the midst of the most beautiful natural surroundings, an unsurpassed combination of innovative and renowned wineries, historical sights, top-class cultural events, and well-known culinary celebrities share the same goal: a pure, uninhibited enjoyment of life. ||www.romantic-germany.info

Rønne

Rønne is the largest town on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea, offering beautiful nature, charming squares, and half-timbered houses. Bornholm is located on the western part of the island, and the idyllic harbour today is busy with fishing boats, cargo ships, and ferries. Explore the cosy, cobbled streets and the fascinating museums and history that the island has to offer.

Romantic Germany: Cycling in Rhineland-Palatinate

Anyone wishing to discover Germany by bike will find myriad diverse bike paths and tours in Rhineland-Palatinate, where bike enthusiasts are welcomed with everything they need, from bike-friendly accommodation to bike paths of the highest quality. Explore river landscapes on picturesque bike paths, e.g. the Rhine Bike Path or Moselle Bike Path, or experience pure freedom in one of the mountain bike parks or on the paths leading through the Eifel or Palatinate regions. Bikers that explore the lower mountain ranges on their racing bikes can not only breathe in the fresh mountain air, but also reach exhilarating heights. E-bikes and pedelecs offer the perfect solution for those looking for a less challenging, more relaxed biking adventure. ||www.romantic-germany.info