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200+ Years of Beer Drinking and Folk-Music Festivities – the One and Only – Oktoberfest!

September 24, 2015 Denis Elkin

Every year Oktoberfest takes place in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, and during these 16 days, more than 6 million people are attending this event. It’s the world’s largest Volksfest – beer festival and travelling funfair. It usually starts in the middle of September, taking advantage of warmer weather, and ends in the first week of October. This year the opening ceremony was held on 19th September and the festival will close on Sunday 4th October 10:30 pm. Source: www.oktoberfest.net So impressive,…

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Liechtenstein – a land of stupendous, picturesque mountains and gorgeous nature, sophisticated culture and wonderful, unique atmosphere.. and it all fits in only 160 square kilometres!

September 3, 2015 Denis Elkin

Liechtenstein or officially the Principality of Liechtenstein is a tiny, lovely German – speaking microstate in Central Europe located between two other Alpine countries – Switzerland and Austria. In only 160 square kilometres there is enough space for more than 37 000 people and compared to some of the biggest cities in the Europe – Liechtenstein country is precisely 10 times smaller than the city of London! Vaduz Castle – the home of the Prince of Liechtenstein. Source: www.bloomberg.com The rich…

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5 Charming Little Towns in Italian Dolomites You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

August 18, 2015 Denis Elkin

Cozy mountain chalet in Canzei with marvelous surroundings Source: www.hotellaperla.net When visiting Italy, everyone’s first destinations that can’t be missed are Rome, Venice, Florence, Naples, Milan and Genoa if you are dedicated and adventurous enough, but what if we told you that there are plenty of other charming and underrated towns and cities in the Italian Dolomites that deserve your full attention and appreciation? There are not enough words and epithets to describe the immense beauty of Italian Alps…

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Bavaria’s Best Beer Gardens – Places you Must Visit in Munich

July 30, 2015 Denis Elkin

When it comes to beer-drinking, Bavarians do take it very seriously: there are more than 180 beer gardens of varying sizes in and around Munich, with more than 180 000 seating places in total! These gardens are a beloved oasis of convivial drinking and eating during summer, and beer gardens are exactly those places that bring everyone together from different age groups and social classes to celebrate this wonderful cultural and social heritage – beer! The Origins of Bavaria Source:…

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The Origins of the World Famous Water Evian

May 26, 2015 Denis Elkin

This charming French town has more to offer than just fresh, delicious water! Évian-les-Bains or Évian is a commune in the south-eastern part of France, located in the beautiful and famous Rhône-Alpes region right on the shores of stunning Lake Geneva. This mesmerizing little town nowadays has one of the most popular resorts and spa centres in Europe – over the centuries Evian-les-Baines has been well known for its springs which provide the travellers and locals with absolutely delicious, refreshing water that has…

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Top 5 small ski resorts in the French Alps

April 29, 2015 Denis Elkin

There are plenty of small but amazingly beautiful ski resorts in the French Alps which attract skiers by excellent snow conditions, cosy traditional ambience and stunning landscapes. Small resorts usually have all the facilities their “big brothers” do, are perfect for real peaceful holiday and connected to a bigger, well-known ski areas. Skiing at a lesser known resorts you can take advantage of the number of benefits they provide to its guests. First of all it is price. Smaller resorts…

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Skiing Resorts To Meet The Royal Family

April 21, 2015 Denis Elkin

You never know who you are going to meet on the slopes – your favourite pop-star, an actor or a member of the Royal Family. Royals have always been keen skiers and many regular winter sports lovers saw them hitting the Alpine slopes. If heading to the Alps you are hoping to meet them, here is a list of top 5 choice for skiing holidays to bump into British Royals. …

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Ski And Snowboarding Events To Have Fun In April 2015

April 14, 2015 Denis Elkin

Every skiing season our lives are taken over by various ski and snowboard events. Skiers at Alpine ski resorts are overwhelmed by the amount of entertaining activities offered during the ski season. Check out the list of 5 ski and snowboard events to join in April while enjoying your holidays at the popular Alpine resorts. Obergurgl, Austria If you are skiing in the Austrian Alps, you probably know that this is the true place to try a delicious Alpine cuisine…

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Best Things About Spring Skiing

April 7, 2015 Denis Elkin

If you are a true skier, than your skiing season definitely doesn’t end over winter. For those who want to enjoy the slopes a little bit longer, skiing in March, April and first days of May can become a real escape to snowy paradise. Late season skiing is a popular choice of families with children and those, who prefer less crowded slopes and trails, and just hate waiting on lift lines. In this article we have summarized 5 best…

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Alpine Resorts To Enjoy Late Season Skiing

March 31, 2015 Denis Elkin

Early spring is one of the best times of the year to hit the Alpine slopes and crave that extra portion of adrenaline before the season ends. Despite warm and sunny spring weather, snow conditions at many Alpine ski resorts remain pretty good and people are heading to the Alps to enjoy late skiing season. Choosing a ski resort to spend your early-April weekend and get the most out of your spring skiing trip, keep in mind that cheap…

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