Skopje (Macedonia) is an interesting small European city with a population of 550 000. Along with its growing tourism sector, attractions include the historic Kale fortress located in Skopje’s Old Town, as well as Mother Teresa’s Memorial House. However, the best place to buy souvenirs is the Old Bazaar – a true cultural heritage site …
In the South-East of Europe, tucked in between the coastal mountains and turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, lies the second biggest city in Croatia – Split. Apart from the beaches, Split is also widely known for its rich history, delicious food, vibrant nightlife and love for sports. Split’s History The history of Split goes …
If you think of yourself as a food lover, hedonist or a passionate traveler, then you’ve surely heard of Belgrade. Maybe you’ve even visited this wonderful city known for its delicious food, wild nightlife and low cost of living. If not, then Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, should be on your to-do list for sure. …
Helsinki is not much of a vegan or vegetarian hub, but the Fins are health-aware. Obesity is uncommon, and the diet includes a lot of whole grains, fish and vegetables. Saunas are part of the Finnish culture, and the locals take pride in staying in shape. The Finnish Sauna Finnish sauna is done in public …
Amsterdam (Netherlands) is at the same time an utopia for wellness travel, as well as a popular destination for drinkers, Red-light district sex tourists, and weed smokers. In this post, we focus on the unique health food options, fitness and spa scene, and the smart shops with their fascinating herbal products. European Capital of Marijuana …
Rio de Janeiro (Translation: “River of January”) is one of the most touristic cities in the world. The reason is the natural beauty – the mountains and sea are very close together. However, Rio is more expensive than the rest of Brazil, due to its reputation for tourism. Along with seeing the Christ Statue up …
Montevideo (Uruguay) is a relatively small Latin American capital city. It’s not that touristic. Most visitors arrive with the ferry from Buenos Aires for a 2 to 4-day visit, but rarely much longer. You can easily stay fit and have a healthy diet during your trip to Uruguay. Especially if you take advantage of the …
Buenos Aires is not specifically known as a health and wellness destination. Rather than food, it’s more renowned for the health-centric tea, Yerba Mate. Plus, in this city you’ll find good fitness clubs, empanadas, Italian cuisine, and very decent vegan/vegetarian options. In early 2018, it was a pricey destination due to economic collapse and the …
In Berlin, what would be the interesting health-centric activities and food products? You’ll definitely become well-acquainted with veganism if you aren’t already. You’ll also notice unique herbal mate tea drinks which are more common in Berlin than any other city. Lastly, there’s the FreieKorperKultuur (FKK) sauna culture. Read below to find out if this sounds …
Bolivia is situated at a high altitude in the center of Latin-America. It is one of the poorest countries on the continent. Although you could visit Santa Cruz, and Cochabamba, these large cities are not known for tourism. Most people who visit Bolivia simply head to Salar de Uyuni (the Salt Flats), perhaps spend a …