Historic Mykonos: Seeing the Party Island With Ancient Eyes

Posted on August 31, 2012 by sguese

If you arrive to Mykonos during July and August, you can expect to see a certain look in the eyes of travelers trolling its lands. Some could be celebrities. Others are just those on vacation looking for a plain and simple good time. Mykonos has partied with the best of them and has long been [...]

Five Places To Meander in Dusseldorf

Posted on August 31, 2012 by sguese

Set up in the western North Rhine-Westphalia region, Dusseldorf litters in banks, offices and skyscrapers. It is not surprising as the richest city in Germany. Much of Dusseldorf began on the right bank of the Rhine. Today it spreads across both sides, with one decidedly more historic and the other decidedly more commercial and industrial. [...]

Four Stops on a Weekend With Bergen

Posted on August 28, 2012 by sguese

Majestic mountains, jaw-dropping fjords and one of Europe’s largest glaciers all surround Bergen. It is no wonder this Norwegian city appeals to travelers and locals for its location alone. Many pick up their car hire in Bergen and set out to explore the Norwegian Fjords. However Bergen is worth exploring in its own right. A [...]

Four of Stuttgart’s Parties You Can’t Miss

Posted on August 28, 2012 by sguese

Stuttgart is known being the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. The city 126 miles southeast of Frankfurt also features two-thirds of its lands devoted to parks, gardens and woodland. Stuttgart is green and features autobahn speeds in the making. However, much of the city lost its ancient touches when 60% was bombed during World War [...]

Quirky and Whimsical Zagreb: Four Offbeat Attractions in Croatia’s Capital

Posted on August 27, 2012 by sguese

  Old, new, country, cosmopolitan, Zagreb is often hard to define. Perhaps for this reason, Croatia’s capital doesn’t always get the time it deserves. Many arrive and leave the next day, off to explore the coast of Croatia and not the core. This is has long been the case in Zagreb, way back to its [...]

Travels in Helsinki in the Winter: The Museum Solution

Posted on August 27, 2012 by sguese

Surrounded by island and skerries, Helsinki under the shine of the summer sun is infectious. You will have a hard time not spotting a local soaking up every ounce of sun blessing Finland’s capital in the summer months. The waterfront city appropriately places its heart in the harbor. With the scene in summer being so [...]

Four Day Trips From Gothenburg

Posted on August 24, 2012 by sguese

Stockholm tends to steal the attention away from Gothenburg. The city might not be as popular as Sweden’s capital, but its appeals are limitless. Home to one of Europe’s largest student populations and prices far lower than Stockholm, Gothenburg can be a fine destination for those traveling through Sweden. Set up along the Göta River, [...]

The Ancient Sides To Amman

Posted on August 24, 2012 by sguese

You can ask most Middle East experts. Amman is decidedly one of the most modern Arab cities. The capital of Jordan holds in the country’s population throughout glittering shopping malls, high rise hotels and shiny office buildings. And while many will tell you not to come here for an ancient tour, Amman does have a [...]

Five Keys to Kos

Posted on August 23, 2012 by sguese

Tourism has long consumed the island of Kos, including the island’s main town of the same name. It is no wonder with the Greek island’s wealth of antiquities and beaches. Throw in the idea that this space in Greece has been inhabited for 10,000 years and you have a popular place that truly withstands the [...]

Four Museums That Tell Vigos Story

Posted on August 23, 2012 by sguese

Perched in Galicia on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Vigo’s story seems to hang in the salty ocean air. Its strong maritime flavor can be felt throughout the historic quarter. While the city makes for a good base for getting out of town to nearby villages with your car hire Vigo, consider spending some [...]

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