Hi :)

What's up?

Lately I was very busy because of Christmas but in the end it was a good time. Hope it was a great time also for you. 

Unfortunately, I fell ill during christmas time, that's why it was just good and not great. 

Actually I'm completely out of ideas and I don't know which country or region should I describe. Do you have any requests or something? I would be  grateful for some your ideas. I'll thik about it too.

And what about your christmas? Is anyone ill, just like me? I hope you're all fine and you spent a lot of time with your family and friends.

See you!

J.

Tuscany - part 2

Welcome back! What’s up?

Today I’ll continue my description of that beautiful region of Italy. Hope you liked my last post. J

Florence

A pearl of Tuscany. Number One. Florence is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. It’s a treasure of art. Charming monuments, avenues, wonderful atmosphere and vues are available for everyone. Ponte Vecchio (an old bridge) is one of the most famous places in Florence – the first wooden bridge (many centuries ago), now this bridge is made of stone. It’s the only one bridge in Florence who has survived the Second World War.

Florence

Ponte Vecchio

Elba

Elba is an island – one of the biggest in Italy. There is a National Park so that island is protected. It’s a historical place but not only. It’s a perfect place for tourists who want to have a great and relaxing holidays. The coast is varied and there are always very warm.

That’s all about an incredible Tuscany from me. In the end I would like to recommend you a great film where you can see the beauties of Tuscany’s nature – “Under the Tuscan Sun” by Audrey Wells (2003). I think you’ll love it.

See you soon J

J.

A pearl of Italy

Hello everyone J how are you?

Today I have a riddle for you. A lot of greenery, hills, vineyards… one of the most beautiful places in the world. Any idea? If not, let’s get closer. A lot of picturesque villages, mountainous and upland region in Italy with an acces to the sea…  Perfect wine and good taste. Do you know it yet?

Of course, it’s a Tuscany! Such a breathtaking region with amazing landscapes… You will fall in love with this place, I promise!

Montepulciano

The best place for gourmets of wine. There is produced very popular wine – Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – one of the best wines in Italy from a medieval recipe. This place is full of narrow streets and monuments, for example, Palazzo Bucelli or Palazzo Comunale (town hall) with a great architecture.

Siena

Siena has an ancient structure. It is a place full on monuments and attractions, just like cathedral, market square Piazza del Campo. In Siena very popular is Palio di Siena – traditional horse racing.

Pitigliano

Village with a great location – on the peak of rocky hill where we can see ruins of aqueduct and defensive walls. There is also many traces after Jews, for example synagogue called a “small Jerusalem”.

That’s all for today. To be continued next time J Hope you’ll love it.

J.

Portugal - part 2

Hi!
How are you going? I hope you like my last publication about Portugal because today I prepared a second part for you. So, let's visit Portugal!

Algarve and Faro

This coast is a tourists' paradise and one of the most popular beaches in Europe. A characteristic features are green palm trees, gold sand and turquoise ocean. ☀ There is many wild places and small bays.

Faro is a capital city of Algarve. There is a lot of greenery, small harbour, beautiful lagoon and charming Old Town. At night Faro doesn't sleep because there is many clubs, discos or taverns.

                                         Old Town

Porto

In 2001 Porto was a cultural capital city of Europe. There is a charming Old Town. Very characteristic for Porto is a bridge called Ponte de Dom Luis I. There's also a magical bookshop Lello which is very intriguing. There we can see winting stairs, stained-glass windows and ornaments which were inspiring for J.K. Rowling!

Fatima

It's a place of pilgrimages of christians from all the world. There is a basilica, monuments, many ornamental houses and museums.

Coimbra

It's something like our Krakow. Many years ago it was a capital city and there is the oldest university in all country which counts more than 700 years. You can see there such a beautiful cathedral, Santa Cruz or a monastery Clara-a-Nova. You can visit a botanical garden too.

There is so much more amazing and breathtaking places. I hope I'll go there one day and  I'll see all of those charming cities. For me, Portugal is worth to visit. Do you think the same?

See you next time,

J.

Hello!

How are you? Are you still there? I hope you are because today I have something new for you.

Today I'm going to describe a country which is situated next to Spain... and by The Atlantic Ocean... I think you know it yet. Of course, I'm writing about Portugal!

Have you ever been there? I haven't been there yet but I'm going to go there in the future, maybe next year. 

That hot climate attracks... There is more than 300 sunny days in one year!

The capital city of Portugal is Lisbon, a pearl of Atlantic. It is one of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe. There is a quarter "Belem" where Vasco da Gama started his journey. You can visit Lisbon travelling by a yellow tram which became a symbol. It drives you to the most popular monuments and places in Lisbon.

Near to the capital city of Portugal you can find many resorts, just like Costa da Caparica where is an elegant and wide beach, as well Praia do Tamariz, Carcavelos, Cascais (especially for surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing lovers), Praia do Sul, Costa de Prata or Costa Verde (one of the wildest coasts) and many others.

                                          Costa da Caparica

                                          Cascais

30 km from Lisbon is Sintra - placed on wooded hills - very pictureque village full of castles and palaces. The biggest attraction is Palacio Nacional da Pena which is a mixture of styles and colours. Also, you can see Palacio da Vila (be careful because there you can get lost very quickly!) or Quinta da Regaleira consisted of a palace, chapel, tunnels, parks, fountains and aquariums. You can find Sinstra on UNESCO World Heritage List.

                                          Palacio Nacional da Pena

That's all for today but I will continue my post about Portugal soon. 

See you!

J.

Welcome back!

After 5 months of break I would like to greet you again! I will continue to write my blog about travelling.

I was thinking about countries I could describe. I think I'll focus on Europe because here is many places I'm going to visit but not only. I would like to write about some places in North and South America too.

Hope somebody will like it.

See you :)

J.

Norway - part 2

Hello everyone!

Today I'll finish my post about Norway. Let's go!

The UNESCO Naeroyfjord
It's the most beautiful and wildest arm of the Sognefjord which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This fiord is 17 km long and only 250 m wide. You can find there waterfalls, snow-topped mountains, idyllic atmosphere.

Lysefjord
This fiord is 40 km long. There you can see the fascinating mountains. This fiord is imposing, a boat trip could be the best idea in your life. Those views are breathtaking. What is special, Lusefjord is straight.

Oslo
It's a metropolis in the middle of the forest over the fiord (Oslofjord). Oslo is a capital city of Norway and also the biggest city in all country. Summer in Oslo is very warm and winter is very frosty and then it is a paradise skiers. Oslofjord counts more less 40 islands. A half of this city is green because of many parks and forests. I think I don't have to add anything else.

Norway, for me, is a paradise. I wish I'll go there one day.
You'll love it too.

J.

Norway

Hi!

Today I'll write about Norway - one of the most beautiful country as I heard from people which visited this place. Norway is famous of incredible fiords and that's what I want to write about.

Geirangerfjord
Turquoise Geirangerfjord with majestic, snow-covered mountains' peaks, amazing waterfalls and vegetation. Everyone will love this place, these admirable views are breathtaking! And what is the most important - everything was created by nature. It's a paradise for a nature-lovers. We can walk in the mountains, stroll or sail by kayak.

Sognefjord

Sognefjord is the longest fiord in Norway and one of the longest in the world. His depth counts 1300 metres and the highest mountains counts 1700 metres. There is many green pastures, fresh air and good climate.

Hardangerfjord
It's a glacier with waterfalls and special rocks. It is an amazing place to take photos. It is the longest fiord in Norway after Sognefjord and fourth in the world. There is a lot of tourist's routs, hotels and campings where you can stay at night.

That's all for now. I'll finish my post about Norway next time.
Hope you'll like it :)

J.

Barcelona - part 2

Hi!

I'm back. Today I'll finish my publication about Barcelona which I've started last time. So, let's go!

Park Guell
There are many parks in Barcelona but this one is special - it is a next Gaudi's child. This park is a town-garden inspired by english gardens. You can find there palm trees, varied flowers and marvellous architecture, for example, pavilion guarded by dragon and salamander, mosaics or mythical characters. Casa-Museu Gaudi - it's an old architect's house. Now there is a museum dedicated his remembrance. A building is amazing and colorfully.

La Rambla

It is the most famous street in Barcelona which never sleep! There you can see many mimes, melodists, women with flowers or stalls with souvenirs.

Barri Gotic (Old market square)

Full of charm buildings, flowers, streets, coffee aroma - that all you can find on Barri Gotic. It's the oldest quarter of old market square with cathedral, basilica and palace. You can see also Picasso's museum. It's a great place for a walk with family,  spend a good time with them and relax. On old market square you can also eat well in some restaurant.

In Barcelona we can find many other attractions and I'm not able to describe every place. I hope you like this city too. I would like to visit this place so much!

See you next time.

J.

Barcelona

Hi!

Today I want to write about another place which I would like to visit a lot! I mean Spain, particularly Barcelona. I didn't visit this city but I know I'd love this place. There you can find, for example, Gaudi's houses or Sagrada Familia, modernism or contemporary architecture. I would like to write about the most popular places in Barcelona which you cannot avoid when you are on a trip.

Sagrada Familia - number one in Barcelona

It is a temple which is a symbol of this city. Sagrada Familia is ona of the most popular building in the world! The highest tower measures 115m and it is going to be higher because of that this temple is still built. Very characteristic are very rich decorations. Sagrada Familia is visible almost in all city from almost every place!

Font Magica

It is a place where you can see an amazing spectacle. In leading roles you can see water and lights and popular music. It's a fountain's show which you can't skip! The sewuences are directed and water "dance", lights are changing all the time harmonizing with music. It gives an amazing effect!

I'll finish my post next time. I'll write about more wonderful places in Barcelona. You can't miss it!

See you next time,

J.

Provence

Hello everybody :)

I would like to present you another place worth to see. I'm still staying in France but now it's time for Provence! It is such a beautiful region in southern France. 

Provence - beautiful landscapes, warm climate and amazing monuments. There you can see a lot of flowers, mainly a lavender, vineyards, castles, herbs. It could be a fascinating travel you won't forget!

Provence is famous for many charmy villages and small towns walled by fields of lavender. It is an amazing land with many interesting and unforgettable corners and views as you can see on the pictures.

This region is very popular, everywhere we can meet there many tourists. The most popular city is Saint-Rémy - the perfect Provençal village - ancient but with a little bit of modernity. Right there we can find many cheerful corners, for example sandstone houses, winding streets or many other beautiful objects.  It is a place full of asylum where even Van Gogh had created his paintings. 

For a chocolate lovers the best is Joël Durand Chocolatier. It is a chocolate store in Saint-Rémy where you can try, for example, a ganache with jasmine tea.  The supplements to chocolate, for example, cofee or honey are original and the one of its kind.

In Provence we can find many other places. I would like to recommend this place because I think it is a travel full of amazing views where you can see many interesting monuments.

Hope you'll like this place!

See you next time, 

J.

Normandy

Hello everyone!

Today I would like to wrote about one of the most beautiful region in France - Normandy. This such a cheerful place has many interesting corner which you should know!

Number one in Normandy is Honfleur. Every year this place counts 3,5 mln  of tourists! There we can find a harbour and many interesting avenues. In restaurants you can eat a seafood, pancakes, lobster or creme brulee. Honfleur is very important artistic centre where Claude Monet was creating his paintings.

The second place worth to see is Giverny where we can find a Claude Monet's house. We can walk all over his garden and admire a water lilies and a famous bridge which was painted by Monet many times. In Giverny is calm and idyllic atmosphere where live only 500 inhabitants.

Lyons-La-Foret is one of the most beautiful towns in France. There you can see a wooden cottages and you can drink coffe and eat croissants on the main square. In the afternoon this town is empty, calm and quiet. I think it is a great place to relax,

One of the biggest cities is Rouen with characteristic buildings, french kitchen and the biggest in Normandy gothic cathedral. There is many wooden cottages too.There you can eat macaroons and see many interesting places or monuments.

I have to write about one more place - Etretat where you can see many amazing views! There is a miraculous beach and a seaside cliffs.

To conclude, in Normandy we have many amazing places, so much more that I has just written about. For me, this region is worth to see. I hope you'll like this publication :)

See you next time!

J.

Let's explore the world!

I would like to show you some amazing places in the world which I like so much. I didn't visit everyone of those places but I would like to do it one day. My favourite countries are France, Spain and USA but not only. I would like to show you the most beautiful places in these countries which you'll like, I hope.

I think that it will be interesting for you and my publications will maybe inspire someone to visit some of them. But the first one next time!

Kisses,

J.

So many countries, so many customs - part 2

Hello again!

As I said last time, I would like to continue the topic which I started last time. Now I'll write about Easter in four more countries.

The Czech Republic
Most of people in Czech Republic are atheists so it is hard to tell about some religious traditions. Easter is the first day of spring for them. Days have their own colours: Monday is blue, Thursday id green and Saturday is white. A tradition in most of houses is a flowerpot with the cereals, mainly with a wheat.

Italy
Easter is a family day with a very important solemn dinner. Meals are very significant for Italians so they prepare many special meals, for example mutton, lamb or Colomba. They don't pay attention to Easter Egg or to a basket of food sprinkled with holy water. Italians often leave out of town or they go on longer trips.

Germany and Austria
The traditions is that kids and also adults get gifts, for example Easter Eggs, some biscuits or sweets and many other things. They are also decorating their houses by trees with eggs hanging down. On their tables we can find pancakes, aniseed flavoured cakes or pudding.

That's all about that topic. I think you'll like it!
See you soon,

J.

So many countries, so many customs

As you know, Easter is coming. Therefore, I thought it could be interesting to describe how this feast looks like in other countries.

Up firt - USA
In United States Easter lasts just one day. People don't  have any tradition of sharing eggs but they believe that an egg boilt on Good Friday and eaten on Easter Sunday will bring a good luck for their family. Their favourite custom is "looking for treasures" (chocolate eggs hidden at home and in the garden). People in USA eat mainly in restaurants. Americans also don't forget about decorating their houses. A symbol of Easter is undoubtedly a rabbit and very popular in United States is also Easter Parade which takes place in New York. There is also orginised an Egg Rolling competition.

United Kingdom
In UK people have 4 days off when Easter is coming. They usually go shopping or to leave out of town. On Easter Sunday children get a lot of chocolate eggs with different fillings :) On Good Friday Queen of England gives coins to the people. There is also many performances and an Egg Rolling competition just like in USA.

That's all for today but I haven't finished yet!
To be continued next week, I'll describe Easter in other countries.

J.

What will I write about?

Hello everybody!

I want you to know what I will write here. As you can see above, I will write mainly about travelling, the most beautiful places for me but not only. I think I will also publish some curiosities or many other things which are interenting in my estimation.
I hope you'll like it!
Let me know what you think about it, of course, if you want to.
That's all for now.
J.