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9 things to do in Jurmala, Latvia, besides the beach

No trip to Riga, Latvia is complete without visiting Jūrmala, the seaside resort. First of all, it is close to Riga and easily accessible by train in half an hour, and secondly, its white sandy beaches are just incredible. If next summers will be as hot as the one of 2018, it could become an excellent beach and swimming destination in the near future. In the years before, the sea was not warm enough for swimming most of the time. Jūrmala offers not only white sand beaches and pine woods next to them. There are many things to see and do apart from that, so here is my list of things to do in Jūrmala besides spending your time on an excellent beach.

9 tips for visiting Meteora, Greece

1) Why visit Meteora? Meteora and its monasteries were on my bucket list for a few years after seeing incredible pictures of the place on the internet. It attracted me...

How to skip the lines in Venice?

I have a feeling that most travellers want to go to Venice at least once in a lifetime, like me. What is Venice about in your opinion? The answers could...

8 tips for planning your Cinque Terre itinerary

Cinque Terre in Italy has become the extremely popular travel destination. To get most of your time and avoid disappointments, read my tips for planning your visit. 1) What time...

12 day Vietnam itinerary in 12 pictures

  Day 1. Hanoi old town and Ho Chi Minh museum. Day 2. Hanoi Temple of Literature, pagodas and water puppet performance. Related post: The one thing you must do...

How to visit 4 caves in Phong Nha, Vietnam in 2 days

I had been thinking of visiting Vietnam for some three years already, and when I was finally planning my trip last year, somewhere on the internet an article about Vietnam’s...

8 things to see in Hue, the Imperial city of Vietnam

Hue is considered to be the intellectual and spiritual center of Vietnam. Established in 1687 along the Perfume River, it was the imperial city of Vietnam under 13 kings of...

South coast and glacier tour in Iceland

 For some time already my dream was to walk on a glacier. It became a reality in Iceland with Reykjavik Sightseeing and Icelandic Mountain Guides. I was invited to take their South coast and glacier tour. So let’s start from the very beginning. We started our trip from Reykjavik. In order to reach our incredible destinations we made our way through farming lands and passed small villages. The views of pastures with beautiful Icelandic horses were just spectacular.  The first stop was the rugged Sólheimajökull Glacier located some 160 kilometres and a bit more than 2 hours driving distance from Reykjavik. Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier that flows from the main almost 1500 metres high Mýrdalsjökull glacier where the Katla Volcano rests. Walking on the glacier wearing special crampons on my shoes and exploring the amazing glacier myself was a very special experience. Read more about walking on the glacier here.

How to spend a week in mainland Greece

If you want to explore Greece beyond Athens and its islands this mainland Greece holiday itinerary is for you. Greek mainland offers many beautiful sights and is full of history...

8 things to see at Vikos Gorge, Greece

When I was visiting Greece, many Greek people were asking me whether I was visiting Greek islands. Even they think that they are the most beautiful part of the country....

What to see in Thessaloniki in a day

Thessaloniki, also known as Thessalonica or Salonica located on the Aegean Sea, is a popular tourist destination. It is the second largest city in Greece, with over 1 million inhabitants...

Certosa di Pavia a hidden gem near Milan

Introduction I have noticed that one of the most popular Italian sights on Instagram is Milan Cathedral. But have you heard that half an hour away from Milan you can...

7 stations of Stockholm’s underground art

 In Stockholm, one of the most fascinating sightseeing trips is probably underground. Surprised? The Stockholm subway system is said to be the world's longest art exhibit, stretching for 110 kilometers....

How to visit Hua Shan in China as an easy...

Why visit Hua Shan Hua Shan Mountain is one of the most beautiful mountains in China. It is very popular among tourists because it is easy to reach. There are...