Day Trips From Riga: Jurmala and Sigulda
Riga is the largest city in the Baltic States and its most cosmopolitan center. I reckon that it’s the one that offers the most activities. Indeed, the large medieval Old Town is full of … Read More
Day Trips From Gdansk: Sopot and Malbork
Without a doubt Gdansk is my favorite polish city. To begin with, it has a great location, where the Martwa Wisła River meets the Baltic Sea in the Gdansk Bay. Additionally, the place has … Read More
Day Trip to Ayutthaya from Bangkok: the Old Capital of Thailand
Every time we visit Thailand, we go on a day trip to Ayutthaya from Bangkok. We spend a couple of nights admiring the temples and go back to the city. Hard to believe that … Read More
How to Visit the Ruins of Baalbek on a Day Trip
Do not leave Lebanon without paying a visit to its most famous ancient site, Baalbek. The temple of Baalbek was meant to be bigger and more lavish than the Acropolis in Athens itself. According … Read More
Day Trips From Vilnius: Trakai and Europos Parkas
If you are planning to visit the Baltic Countries, you must not skip Vilnius. This middle sized city close to the Belarusian border has a lot to offer. Its wonderful Old Town is full of … Read More
Day Trips From Tallinn: Lahemaa National Park and Pärnu
Tallinn is Estonia’s most visited destination and one of the most important tourists’ spots in the Baltic Countries. After a couple of days in Estonia’s capital you will understand why. It is famous for … Read More
Harran: Beehive Houses in Southeastern Turkey
As an architect, my trip to Harran in Southeastern Turkey was a dream come true. Since I had already been to the iconic beehive houses of Syria in 2004, I was anxious to see … Read More
Sintra or Cascais: Choosing the Best Day Trip from Lisbon
If you are in Lisbon, you must visit Sintra or Cascais. Both places are an hour by train to the east of Lisbon. Thus, you can go to either and be back in Lisbon … Read More
Day Trip to the Authentic Old Holland
If you think that Amsterdam is only about architecture, art, and freedom, you are wrong. There is one more superb thing the coolest city in Europe has: nature. What’s more, it is just a … Read More
Peterhof or Catherine Palace: Choosing the Best Day Trip from St Petersburg
Who hasn’t dreamt of visiting Saint Petersburg, the greatest city on the Baltic Sea? The gorgeous former capital of Russia is known around the world for its opulent parks, churches, and palaces. When in … Read More