Monaco is a tiny sovereign-city state on the French Riviera that borders France on three sides and the Mediterranean Sea by its fourth. It’s the second-smallest nation globally and earned a glamourous reputation for lavish wealth. Monaco is one of the most iconic places worldwide, and it’s safe to say that the country offers more than casinos, yachts, and millionaires. Continue reading 10 Things You Might Not Know About: Monaco
Poland, which borders seven other countries, is the ninth largest country in Europe. This post-communist nation has a rich history, many famous people and scientists, and varied flora and fauna, as well as a multitude of cultural treasures and sights. … Continue reading 10 Things You Might Not Know About: Poland
The long, only slightly wide strip of land constitutes Chile’s South American nation, which can look back on a rich, vibrant history. Chile is a country with a fascinating cultural heritage that ranges from archaeological sites to ancient civilizations to … Continue reading 10 Things You Might Not Know About: Chile
There are over 200 islands in the Mediterranean, but a staggering 90% of tourists only visit 10% of them. As one of the less known islands (or archipelagos), Malta is located south of Sicily and northeast of Tunisia. It has … Continue reading 10 Things You Might Not Know About: Malta
New Zealand is a faraway country, but it’s still a heavily visited tourist destination, which is due, among other things, to the fascinating cities (which are known worldwide with the best quality of life), the incomparably beautiful national parks, but … Continue reading 10 Things You Might Not Know About: New Zealand
The Māori – or Tangata Whenua, which translates as “people of the country” – are the indigenous people of New Zealand. They are proud, nature-loving people, and their history and traditions are an integral part of New Zealand’s identity and … Continue reading The Māori – New Zealand’s Indigenous People
“The most beautiful island in the world” is how Sri Lanka was already called by Marco Polo. It is no wonder: Sri Lanka is exotic, diverse and has one or two surprises in store. What the name Sri Lanka stands … Continue reading 10 Things You Might Not Know About: Sri Lanka
Portugal is known for its beautiful beaches, port wine, and a great passion for football. Besides that, it’s also the westernmost country and one of the oldest national states of Europe. Portugal has around 10.3 million inhabitants and looks back … Continue reading 10 Things You Might Not Know About: Portugal
Lonely steppes, wild animals, and hospitable nomads – welcome to Mongolia! The “Land of Blue Skies” is the ultimate destination for everyone who wants to experience pure nature away from the crowds. But Mongolia is also home to a creative … Continue reading 10 Things You Might Not Know About: Mongolia
Formally, Estonia is the most northerly of the three Baltic states (Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia itself.) Most Estonians, however, feel culturally closer to the Finns than the Latvians and Lithuanians. The Estonian capital Tallinn and the Finnish capital Helsinki are … Continue reading 10 Things You Might Not Know About: Estonia
