Tag archives: Europe travel

Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, is sitting on the island’s west coast. It’s Iceland’s largest city but comparing to other world capitals, Reykjavik is tiny. Despite its size, Reykjavik has lots to offer and it is also the main starting and ending point of exploration of Iceland. Popular ‘Golden Circle’ route starts…

Frankfurt is a city of contrasts – home to European Central Bank and modern city skyscrapers in business district are balanced out with reconstructed Altstadt (Old Town) is the site of Römerberg with traditional half-timbered houses and Gothic Frankfurt Cathedral. Quick facts Name: Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main Founded: 8th century Population:…

Athens is the capital of Greece and one of the oldest cities in the world. There are archaeological sites and monuments on every corner to remind visitors about glorious past of this amazing city. Quick facts Name: Athens Founded:3000 BC Population: 700,000 Area: 2,929 km² Known as: Capital of Greece…

Geneva is a small city in Switzerland, but with lots to offer. Sitting on the southern tip of Geneva Lake, it is a home to UN’s headquarters, many agencies, such as the Red Cross, which makes it a global center of diplomatic and humanitarian activity. Quick facts Name: Geneva Founded:…

Zurich has only 400,000 inhabitants, but it is the largest city in Switzerland. The size doesn’t matter in this case as Zurich is a global financial center and banking hub. Many mistake it for capital of Switzerland (the capital is Bern), and for a good reason: it’s a quintessential Swiss…

Visit Greece, it`s one of the most popular destinations for tourism for decades – and there are many reasons for this. Blessed by the great climate, beautiful sea, and idyllic islands scattered around the Mediterranean it is a true tourist paradise. Its vast archaeological and historical heritage that spawned modern…