Do you want to discover the Christmas markets of the three countries – Belgium, Netherlands and Germany – by train? .Get ready for the ultimate holiday experience as we embark on a magical journey through some of the most enchanting Christmas markets in Europe. Brace yourself for the warmest festive cheer, delectable treats, dazzling lights, and the charming traditions that make this season truly extraordinary. Hop on board our Christmas-themed train as we explore the very best of the three countries! Table of contents Table of contents Map Brussels Maastricht Valkenburg Aachen Cologne Duss ..read more

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, finding moments of serenity and tranquility has become increasingly crucial. One practice that has gained significant popularity is forest bathing. Also known as Shinrin-Yoku, forest bathing originated in Japan and has captured the attention of people worldwide. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of forest bathing and delve into its myriad of benefits for mental and physical well-being. Table of contents Table of contents What is Forest Bathing? Therapeutic Benefits Techniques and Practices Integrating Forest Bathing Into Daily ..read more

Just close the eyes and think to be driving along a road through the vineyards, hills and enjoying a stunning landscape at the same time. Well this place is not just your imagination: it is the Prosecco road, or the Strada del Prosecco located in the region of Veneto in the provice of Treviso, approximately 50-60 km far from Venice. It is a 90km (55 miles) loop ride that goes from Valdobbiadene to Conegliano and it is for sure the heart of the area where the delicious and world wide famous prosecco is produced. Last but not least, in 2019 the whole prosecco area between Conegliano and Valdobbi ..read more

If you are looking for great hikes in the region of Limburg, in the Netherlands, you are in the right spot. Limburg and especially South Limburg, is a region full of hills (Heuvelland) and is a destination for hiking, especially for Dutch people, but also for people who look for sport and outdoor experiences. You can choose between different kind of walks/hikes, if you look for a city walk or a more difficult hike in the nature with ascent. So here you find the best hiking trails in Limburg, Netherlands. Having walked along 100+ hiking trails in the region, here you find the ones that were mor ..read more

If you think about a place where the Western civilization started, Greece, but most of all Athens, is the place that played a major role in building those values that then the Roman Empire, clearly influenced by the Greek civilization, then spread across the entire Europe some centuries later. Temple of Hephaestus   Here you can find my 3-day itinerary of this beautiful and ancient city including the map at the end of the post. Enjoy it! Just to understand the importance of the city for the Western civilization but also for the entire world, Athens is known to be the birthpla ..read more

After having visited the beautiful Kutna Hora, the next destination of the Prague-Bratislava road trip is Litomysl, a nice town located in the Eastern Bohemia, for sure off the beaten path and known for the Renaissance castle, part of the Unesco sites, and its historical centre. Ready to explore it? You will find the map at the end of the post I got to Litomysl by taking the train from Kutna Hora and from the railway station I started to visit this beautiful town. Located close to the border with Moravia, in the 13th Century an old fortified settlement grew on an important trade route betwee ..read more

At just 30 km of distance from Venice, Treviso is for sure an ideal day trip from Venice itself because of the compact old medieval town, as it can be easily reached by train in just 30 minutes. However, this cannot be the only reason to visit Treviso: the fact is that this city is really a gem you can miss if you travel in Veneto thanks to its charming historical centre, small canals and houses with frescoes.   If you are looking for a more intimate city and escape from the crowded tourism of Venice, this is really your destination. The Telegraph also considers it as “an under ..read more

The Eifel National Park  is one of the biggest natural parks in Germany and the biggest of the North Rhine Westphalia. It is also the first conservation park that protects upland beech forests on acidic soil exposed to an Atlantic climate. The park now protects more than 2.170 endangered plant and animal speces. You can find wildcats, beavers, bats, etc.   One of the most beautiful parts is for sure the Volcanic Eifel, where approximately 350 little volcanoes have modeled this land with fire and water, creating nice lakes and enchanting peaks. That is why it has been awared European ..read more

Do you want to explore the surroundings of Prague? If your answer is yes, you should not miss the next stop of my Prague – Bratislava road trip was Kutnà Hora a small city located in the Central Bohemia, in Czechia, approximately at one hour of train from Prague. If you visited the Czech capital and have still time, this destination is for sure one of the best day trips from Prague you can have.   In fact, the historical centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec has become part of the Unesco sites since 1995. And I must say that this award is ..read more

The Carnaval of Den Bosch (s’-Hertogenbosch), together with the carnival of Maastricht, is for sure one of the most exciting carnivals in the Netherlands. As in any carnivals, get ready to experience a feast where there are no rules, except one: enjoy the party with your closer people! Ready to discover Oeteldonk? The first feature of the carnaval of Den Bosch is that the name of the city, s´-Hertogenbosch, is converted into Oeteldonk. The origin of this name is still not known, but the most used and known version is that it is composed by two words: Oetel should mean frog, since they are the ..read more