Skip to main content

Croatia

Croatia has renowned natural beauty, long coastlines, party islands, lots of sun hours and its Venetian history make it one of the Mediterranean's top travel destinations.

Baltic

Submitted by mhabich on

Fascinating states with glorious beaches along an extensive coastline, medieval towns, and beautiful natural scenery.

Benelux

Submitted by mhabich on

A largely flat area with a lot to offer. The Netherlands is known for its clogs, cheese, tulips, windmills, painters, and liberal attitudes. Belgium is a multilingual country with beautiful historic cities, bordering Luxembourg at the rolling hills of the Ardennes.

Balkans

Submitted by mhabich on

The Balkans, a region with a rich tapestry of history, culture, and geography, is located in southeastern Europe. This area, known for its diverse landscapes, ranges from expansive plains to high mountain peaks like Musala in Bulgaria, the region's highest point. Historically, the Balkans have been a crossroads of civilizations, witnessing the rise and fall of empires and the blending of numerous cultures and religions. The term "Balkan" itself is derived from the Turkish word for a mountain chain, reflecting the significant role the Balkan Mountains play in the region's geography.

Galapagos Islands

Submitted by mhabich on

The Galapagos Islands are a small archipelago of islands belonging to Ecuador in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The islands are quite remote and isolated, lying some 1000 km (620 miles) west of the South American continent. The Galapagos archipelago consists of 13 main islands and 6 smaller isles, which together embrace some 50,000 sq km (19,500 sq mi) of ocean.