Ever since I first saw the view of the “Holy Trinity” of Washington D.C from the bench on the slope in front of the Netherlands Carillon – the “Trinity” being the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Capitol – I knew I wanted to see them basking in the light of the setting sun. And on my last day in the US capital, I almost got that wish. Almost, because I didn’t stroll up Preberi več
When you emerge from the Santa Lucia train station in Venice, your journey to La Serenissima has only just begun. The actual city center, Piazza San Marco, is all the way across the city. And for a city that on a map might seem tiny and “cramped” there’s quite a walk across it. There are no straight streets and walks, it’s a winding road to get there, over tiny bridges, under buildings, around the canals… Preberi več
Canary Islands are situated in the Atlantic Ocean, nearer to Africa than Europe. Though they almost face Morocco, they are a part of Spain tough and a few hours of flight from European airports. There are seven of Canarias, as they are known, and they are all volcanic origin. This is a perfect weekly escape when you need a break and you can travel there any time of the year. They sort of have a Preberi več
Vietnam sounds so familiar and so well-known from all the movies and no doubt historic military events. But the country is evolving very, very fast in recent decade and that makes it quite interesting for a tourist. On one side it is still very Asian, chaotic transport, overcrowded in certain places and on the other, the modern era has reached them with high speed, and that makes it comparable to the more developed part of Preberi več
What will be brought up in you head when you think of Hong Kong? Do you think it is a commercial and modern city, a shopping and food paradise or a bustling town? Foreigners or even local people often unaware of the historical and cultural heritage that is very significant and meaningful in Hong Kong. For those who would like to have a cultural immersion trip rather than the clichéd shopping and eating and tourists Preberi več
Hong Kong is a fascinating metropolitan city and destination that travelers all around the world want to visit. Visitors who come to Hong Kong do not want to miss the stunning view of Victoria Harbor. However, where to enjoy the harbor scenery will be the best experience? Hong Kong Victoria Harbor Victoria Harbor is famous among the tourists not only because of its world status of trade pot but also and more importantly its magnificent Preberi več
We step out of the plane and a soft, warm wind breezes into my face and I smell a tropical aroma in it. It is evening, so on our way to our accommodation, I don’t see a lot of the environment. It has been a long travel and we are all longing for our beds, preparing for the promising two weeks ahead. Waking up on the Big Island of Hawaii is waking up in what Preberi več
Grand Hotel Union Grand Hotel Union is a building you’ll want to see even if you have no intention of staying in the four-star hotel or visiting the Union café. It was built between 1903 and 1905 in answer to the devastation caused by the earthquake of 1895. At the time it was one of the largest buildings in Ljubljana and the city’s first modern hotel, its facilities having included a bowling alley, a large Preberi več
In 2011 i didn’t expect to have one of the best summers in my life. Some things that happened in my life at the beginning of that summer were not suggesting that. Yet, i was wrong. I went to Valencia. I went to Valencia for a two months internship via the student organization IAESTE. Downloaded many TV shows and brought some books with me, so i would have something to do in my free time. Preberi več
If you try Googling “hostel Ljubljana” you will find what seems like a bottomless pit of hostels located all over the city. Here are the two most unique ones. Hostel Celica Definitely one of the most interesting hostels out there, Hostel Celica was awarded first place on Lonely Planet’s World’s Hippest Hostels list back in 2005. In 2010 Hostel Celica was voted the number one hostel in Slovenia by travelers from all over the world. Preberi več
Sunday 2d February 2014 : I arrive at 3pm in Paris, Gare de Lyon. A friend waits me on the platform. We walk in the streets, under the Parisian sun. It’s a little cold, the wind is fresh, just as it should be. We talk, about everything and nothing. We eat an ice cream, with a lot of different perfumes, each better than the others. After we walk around the Buttes-Chaumont park, near where Preberi več
Prešeren Square This square is Ljubljana’s major and most central spot. It is the meeting point of five streets, including the Triple Bridge. The circular design with the granite blocks was suggested by architect Edo Ravnikar. He also envisioned a fountain to be put right in the centre of the square but the idea was not embraced by the citizens and so the square has never seen a fountain. The square is named after Slovenian Preberi več