Italy Road Trip from Venice to Bologna You could visit Venice for weeks, months, or years, and never tire of the multitude of sights, sounds, tastes, and experiences of this marvelous city. However, there are many other great places to see within a few hours of Piazza Roma. This makes it the perfect destination for […]
Chasing Tigers in India: National Park Bandhavgarh
National Park Bandhavgarh – Tiger Safari in India I know you might be surprised to find an article about India on my blog called EuropeUpClose. But 1-2 times per year, I like to highlight a destination outside of Europe to inspire you about other places as well. So in the coming weeks, I will publish […]
Monet’s famous waterlilies are travelling to the US for a special exhibition
The year of 2019 is already shaping up to be an exciting time for art lovers in San Francisco and Fort Worth, as a special exhibition featuring Monet’s waterlilies (arguably one of the most-loved series ever created) will be travelling to both cities. Water Lily Pond (Japanese Bridge),1899 oil on canvas. Image courtesy of Fine Arts Museums […]
This is the country voted best for adventure tourism for the third year in a row
If you’re a fan of adventure tourism, you might find yourself taking a look at Chile, which has been recognised as the best adventure tourism destination in the world for the third consecutive year. The award was given at the World Travel Awards, which were held recently in Lisbon, Portugal. You can go whitewater rafting […]