7 Great Women, 7 Great Places

They made architectural history and led hotels to world fame, but also built the best pianos of their time and founded the field of child psychoanalysis: Vienna is associated with a number of unconventional women. This guide introduces you to seven loca…

Diary of Columbus: the treasure map

Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, sought funding to prove the world was round and find a new route to India. Rejected by Italy, he gained support from Spain’s King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Sailing with three ships, Columbus discovere…

Drowned Voices

Follow this trail to discover some of the stories of the Flood victims and others closely associated with the event, buried in Sheffield General Cemetery.

Alcazar Palace

The Alcázar Palace in Seville, Spain, is a magnificent example of a fusion of Moorish, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural styles. Its design was influenced by several historical and cultural eras and was initially built as a stronghol…

Obergurgl, The Diamond of the Alps

The diamond of the Alps, also known as Obergurgl, one of Austria’s highest and simultaneously most unknown ski resorts, is located in the Ötztal, the longest side valley in Tyrol and the only spot in Austria that is home to three mountains re…

Route Oldebroek

Welcome to route Oldebroek! How nice that you have chosen to explore Oldebroek by bicycle or E-chopper. We take you along beautiful forest roads and a number of nice and unique places that make Oldebroek so beautiful.  Have fun! Want to see more of…

Route Elburg

Welcome to route Elburg! How nice that you have chosen to explore Elburg by bicycle or E-chopper. We take you along beautiful forest roads and a number of nice and unique places that make Elburg so beautiful.  Have fun! Want to see more of the area…

Route Wezep

Welcome to route Wezep! How nice that you have chosen to explore Wezep by bicycle or E-chopper. We take you along beautiful forest roads and a number of nice and unique places that make Wezep so beautiful.  Have fun! Want to see more of the area? C…

Route Hattem

Welcome to route Hattem! How nice that you have chosen to explore Hattem by bike or with the E-chopper. We take you along beautiful forest roads and a number of nice and unique places that make Hattem so beautiful.  Have fun! Want to see more of th…

Phi Phi Islands

The Phi Phi Islands (Thai: หมู่เกาะพีพี) are a group of six islands in the Andaman Sea, lying about 40 kilometers southeast of Phuket and about the same distance from Krabi, with the two main islands being Phi Phi Leh and Phi Phi…

Monaco: History & Elegance

Often, people associate this estate only with its elegance and the presence of millionaires, but this place holds secrets of all kinds: legends, romances, stories and tragedies. In this tour, we will follow the this route: We will start our journey in t…

SCICLI UNESCO Heritage – guided tour

Welcome to the enchanting and scenic city of Scicli, a city that is to be found, in all its magnificent beauty, nestling in the valleys between the hills that are so typical of the Hyblean landscape. The atmosphere that you breathe in as you walk throug…

MODICA UNESCO heritage – guided tour

Welcome to Modica, a city rich in art, history and tradition. It’s a unique and charming place, where the splendor of the baroque architecture offers an intimate atmosphere, heightened by its hidden alleys that raise unexpected emotions.Present day Mo…

RAGUSA UNESCO heritage – guided tour

Welcome to the fascinating city of Ragusa, a city of art and tradition that is ready to enchant visitors with the exuberance of its baroque architecture and the beauty that is to be found in its hidden corners. The blend of styles and moods will make yo…

Venice

Venice, also known as the “Serenissima” thanks to its full name “La Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia”, is a unique city characterized by its canals, bridges and historic architecture. The name  “Serenissima” ref…

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