The Cathedral of Matera, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria della Bruna, is an iconic landmark of Matera, a city located in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. The cathedral stands on the highest point of the city, overlooking the Sasso Barisano, one of the two ancient districts of Matera carved out of … Continue reading “Cathedral of Matera: A Beautiful Example of Apulian Romanesque Architecture”
Category: Europe
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach in Iceland: A Natural Wonder
Iceland is home to some of the most unique and awe-inspiring natural landscapes in the world. One of its most famous attractions is Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, located on the south coast of the country near the town of Vik. This stunning beach is renowned for its dramatic black sand, towering basalt columns, and powerful … Continue reading “Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach in Iceland: A Natural Wonder”
Church of the Dead aka Chiesa dei Morti in Urbania, Italy
The Church of the Dead, or Chiesa dei Morti as it’s called in Italian is a small church in central Italian town of Urbania. This medieval town may not have that much to offer as far as the attractions are involved, but 18 well preserved mummies who stand guard behind the altar of Chiesa dei … Continue reading “Church of the Dead aka Chiesa dei Morti in Urbania, Italy”
Top Tourist Attractions in Italy
With so much to see and do, deciding what the Top Tourist Attractions in Italy are can be pretty difficult. Italy’s history spans thousands of years, and all of that history is marked by fun things to do and see. Separating the “must sees” from the “should sees” is a pretty difficult task, but here … Continue reading “Top Tourist Attractions in Italy”
Kjeragbolten, Norway
Kjeragbolten is the name of a massive bounder that’s wedged and completely stuck between the walls of two steep cliffs in Kjerag Mountains, Norway. Despite its spectacularly crazy visual appeal, Kjeragbolten is surprisingly easy to walk onto and pose for a photo. No special rock climbing skills are required, you don’t even need any special … Continue reading “Kjeragbolten, Norway”
Preikestolen Norway Pulpit Rock
Preikestolen is a massive cliff in Norway that towers 604 meters (1982 feet) in near vertical drop over the ocean. When famous French writer Victor Hugo visited the fjords, he referred to them as “the most terrifying of the ocean reefs.” Preikestolen is a natural rock formation that was carved by melting glaciers at the … Continue reading “Preikestolen Norway Pulpit Rock”
Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
Ice Hotel is every bit exactly what it sounds like – it’s a hotel made entirely of Ice. There are several Ice Hotels around the world, notably a popular one in Quebec, Canada, a few in Norway and Finland, and also one in Bulgaria which is not a typical “winter cold” country but their Ice … Continue reading “Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden”
Navagio Beach aka Shipwreck Cove on Zakynthos Island, Greece
Navagio Beach is one of the trademark beaches in Greece. It gets frequently featured on postcards and various promotional materials for its breath-taking visual appeal and thrilling isolation. Navagio Beach is often referred to as the Shipwreck Beach or just simply “The Shipwreck” because it’s home to a wrecked ship called Panagiotis, which is believed … Continue reading “Navagio Beach aka Shipwreck Cove on Zakynthos Island, Greece”
Null Stern Hotel – A Zero Star Hotel in Sevelen, Switzerland
I’m sure many travellers have or will have a hotel experience that will seem as though they stayed in a zero star hotel. I know I had such, yet many of those hotels boost four stars ratings. But let’s not talk about negative lodging experiences, let’s talk about the first hotel in the world that … Continue reading “Null Stern Hotel – A Zero Star Hotel in Sevelen, Switzerland”
El Caminito del Rey – The Most Dangerous Walkway in the World
Are you an adventurer who likes to push their own limits to the extreme? If so, have I got something for you? What would you say to walking the walkway that’s only 1 meter (3 feet) wide, has no railings and is pinned on the mountain wall that’s 700 meters (2300 feet) above the river … Continue reading “El Caminito del Rey – The Most Dangerous Walkway in the World”