Many times, when we decide that we want to visit a country where we have not been the first choice that comes to mind is to fly to their capital. While there are some countries that concentrate in the capital much of its culture and tourism, it is usual, and a clear example of this is Germany. The German state as such is a relatively recent invention, with little more than 130 years.

Photography by daspaddy

Germany was always a region dominated by powerful city-state, sometimes capital of small kingdoms. Frankfurt, Aahen, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich, Stuttgart and many others were masters of their destiny for a long time and preserve an important ancient heritage proudly showing visitors, whether in the form of spectacular cathedrals, castles, palaces or by a large number of museums. (más…)

The coasts of southern Thailand is a paradise for travelers interested in scuba diving and all those who start their experience there on the seabed will then have a great list too high to be overcome to find jobs in places enormous underwater beauty.

Photography by Christian Haugen

One of the main benefits of Thai seabed is the clarity of its waters. It is very easy to have a visibility of up to 20 feet above the coral formations, which increases the chances of not missing a single detail of the impressive flora and fauna living beneath the sea. (más…)

The city of Tallinn, capital of Estonia is located 80 km south of Helsinki. Many people know this town these data, but there lies a beautiful and welcoming city with a spectacular medieval center (Old Town of Tallinn) which is considered Tallinn as the best preserved medieval city in northern Europe according to UNESCO.

Photography by jurvetson

Strolling through the streets of Tallinn’s old town makes you transport back in time given its degree of conservation, even in spite of invasions that this port has suffered throughout history, including the bombing during the Second World War. (más…)

If you need to rent a car in Ireland, UK or other countries where they drive on the left are several things you might wonder: Should I rent a car with manual gearbox, or is it better to have an automatic? Will it cost me to get used to the sense of driving? Do roundabouts ‘work’ as well?

Photography by Joe Shlabotnik

Driving Tips:

If you have no idea of what a car with right hand drive, do not worry, the rest is the same. The pedals are still in the same order and layout of your regular car, so driving your feet will follow its natural course. Your right hand instead of reflexively hit the door if you remember that change is on the other hand, I buckled backwards and you get too close to the left side of the road. All this, just hop on the car. Still have to move. (más…)

In Sukhothai, the nature and Buddhism converge and merge into one. Located 440 km north of Bangkok, the first capital of the Thai kingdom is today a place of exceptional beauty, where visitors feel the need to walk quietly to preserve the peace and grandeur of the place.

Photography by plusgood

The ancient Sukhothai, founded in 1238 is the cradle of all civilization and the current sanctuary for millions of Theravada Buddhists. If Thailand is easy to see monks doing their daily tasks and walking on streets and roads in the ancient Thai capital hundreds of them are concentrated in a monastery next to the main lake, which runs at a rate of once daily life and spiritual residents. (más…)

Whenever we go on a trip of several days is very convenient to prepare information about the destination, either by buying specialized guides and/or gathering information from the Internet, friends, etc. We usually write about places of interest with their schedules and how to get advice on where dinner, transport planes cities, etc. Then print this information, write in a notebook or put it in an electronic device for future reference.

Photography by edwin.11

In the case of Rome, where there are hundreds of attractions for visitors, this convenience becomes a necessity. Rome is one of the main cultural cities of the world, and only visit the impressive collection of monuments of the Roman Empire that still stand have us busy for months. (más…)

During the past 50 years Spain has been to Europe beach destination par excellence. It still is, although stiff competition from countries such as Croatia is getting complicated that position. Therefore, as beach tourism leaders are used to seeing French, German, English and Italian splashing in the warm waters of our Mediterranean coast. And Swedes, among other nationalities.

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What I propose today is a getaway like “the world upside down” for it will take a low-cost flight and go out for a swim at the beaches of Malmö, which is the third largest city and capital of southern Sweden. (más…)