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Appreciate the sounds of the world as you celebrate among many cultures at the World Music Festival in Sines, Portugal. Since 1999, the World Music Festival (Festival Músicas do Mundo, or “FMM”, for short) has been held annually in Sines, Portugal at the end of July by the charming castle that the city is known

Adventure is never far away in Peru! See the Nazca Lines and take in the mystery of these ancient designs. Nestled between the towns of Palpa and Nazca in Peru is an 80 kilometre plateau that holds an ancient mystery. Carvings in the stone – or geoglyphs – have baffled science since the they were first

Morocco holds many secrets for those who wish to dig deeper into the heart of the land … one of these wonderful secrets is the gardens of Morocco, which you need to visit to appreciate. One of the things that makes the gardens of Morocco so enchanting is the effort put into maintaining the natural

Where can you go to have the complete Hungarian experience of enjoying Pálinka? We have a few suggestions … Pálinka is a brandy produced from fruits that are grown and manufactured for this purpose in Hungary (more specifically – the Carpathian Basin) . If the fruits are imported, it’s not truly pálinka. The brandy can have have an alcohol

Athens, Greece has no short supply of public transportation, but if you don’t have anywhere in particular to be, then a ride along the coast on the tram is a great way to see the beauty of Greece while getting around. If you want to get anywhere in Athens, then you can certainly get there

Finding authentic Bulgarian cuisine while in Bulgaria is a simple task, but the ultimate Bulgarian dining experience can only be found in a few places and one of those is Manastirska Magernitsa. The foods of Bulgaria are often diverse in flavours and base ingredients, using as many herbs and spices from home as possible, but still

Hungary is home to roughly a hundred castles, including castle ruins, so unless you plan to make several visits, you’re unlikely to see them all. If you have to pick only a few, here are 5 castles we think are worth the trip. Castle of Eger This is actually the second castle, as the first

Every year, Croatia hosts several levels of adventure racing events that are gaining in popularity as more tourists are turning in their beach sandals and sunhats for a chance to be challenged by the land. If you have a love for outdoor activities and sports, then a Croatian Adventure Race might be just the opportunity

Bahía Tortuga beach is located in the Galapagos Islands and is one of the most beautiful beaches in the area. It’s also a perfect destination to watch the great sea turtles in action. Bahía Tortuga, also known as “Turtle Bay”, has a sandy-white beach that stretches almost a kilometre in length. The blue waters are inviting,

Hot air ballooning offers a wide vantage point for travellers to watch animals in the Serengeti from above, without all the obstructions of foliage, or the dangers of getting too close. If you’re looking for a new kind of adventure, then consider taking one in the sky as you float over the Serengeti, giving you