Skaftafell is a part of the large Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland, uncommon to the climate in Iceland this region has many sunny days in summer and quite warm climate. It has scenic natural lands, with the natural birch wood of Bæjarstaðarskógur, where many species of birds inhabit the trees and fill the air with wonderful singing it is a marvelous place to go for hiking and enjoy the environment. Here, you can see an arctic fox, the small mink and a field mouse.

One of the most famous sites here is the waterfall Svartifoss, which means The Black Fall, the name comes from the black lava columns surrounding it, other popular destinations here are the glaciers Skaftafellsjökull and Skeiðarájökull. From here you can go and conquer the highest peak in Iceland, Hvannadalshnjúkur, there are local experienced guides who will help with  the climbing of the peak, there are many deep cracks in the ice or in the glaciers on the mountain, that is the reason why this climb is quite popular. There are also guides and travel companies who will take you on guided hiking trips to the glaciers and mountains nearby, there are also sightseeing flights over the glacier Vatnajökull, The Glacier of Rivers, this one is the largest in Europe. In the national park Vatnajökull is located the most powerful waterfall in Europa, Dettifoss. You can go there with skidoo and snowmobile tour or with a super jeep.

You can stay at the camp site at Skaftafell, or you can look for a nearby accommodation. There is an information center, where you can get information on tracks and paths. There are some hotels here and some service stations, where you can buy some good food for reasonable prices, there is also market in the station.

Whenever you are traveling to a foreign country, you should always do a little research and check places where traditional food is served. The cuisine of a country speaks of the country culture, history even economic situation; it can also be influenced by religion. Irish cuisine is not influenced by religion, but it is said that Irish food has many references in Irish mythology, one of which the use of honey for making mead, which is common to many western European countries. Today in Ireland there two forms of food, the one cooked in the old way and the modern.  So which are the most easily found traditional dishes around the restaurant and pubs in Ireland:

-          The Irish stew is made with mutton or lamb and mix of vegetables, usually potatoes, onions and parsley.

-          The Irish breakfast is a combination of bacon rashers, fried eggs, sausages, white and black pudding, toast and tomatoes.

-          Black pudding  is a sausage made of barley, pigs blood and seasoning

-          White pudding  is a sausage usually made of pork meat and fat and oatmeal

-          Coddle is a dish consisting of pork sausages and back bacon, with potatoes and onions.

-          Soda bread is a form of quick bread, where instead of yeast, baking soda is used.

With Ireland being an island, it is no wonder seafood is very common food here; salmon and cod are popular fish dishes. When eating main meal you should always try the Irish beer, here you can try the best dark and red beers. Traditional desserts are usually in the form of bread, such as Barmbrack and Goody. Ireland is probably most popular for its whiskey, so do not forget to taste it in its homeland, of course at the end of the meal you can have a cup of Irish coffee.

Plitvice lakes are the oldest and largest national park in Croatian and it is one of the oldest national parks in Europe. This national park is famous for the lakes, which are divided in cascades, the lakes are 16 in number, and they are all connected. The order of the lakes it’s a result for the manybeautiful waterfalls. There are large waterfalls that drain one lake and fill the next, than another waterfall goes to the next lake. There is an interconnection of lakes and waterfalls, a mixture of green and blue and white, and the sound of water running and dripping, all of this makes the visit of Plitvice lakes, a memorable and breathtaking experience. There are many endemic species here, both in flora and fauna, the lakes are full of fish, frogs and there are many different bird species.

You have probably guessed till now that hiking and walking are the main attractions in the region. Routes for tourists are well established and there is much to see. There is large area for a picnic where you can find various food stands. There are also well placed restaurants, that serve trout, deer, lamb and other local specialties. At the beginning of the park, at the main entrance, there are snack shops and souvenirs shops, there is also a travel agency, where you can organize your stay. There are some hotels at the entrance of the park, that are mostly oriented into attracting the older tourists.If you are into something cheaper there are many locals renting rooms, some of which offer food too, at much lower price. A camping zone is also present at a nearby city, used by tourists visiting the lakes, there you can camp amidst the trees or on the hill with a magnificent view.

Located on the shores of the lake Ohrid in the southwestern part of the Republic of Macedonia, Ohrid is the most famous city in the country. Ohrid rests upon the ancient city of Lychidos, which literally means “ The city of light “. It is amongst the very few cities in the world accepted by the World Heritage Sites as a Cultural and Natural site of UNESCO. With its 365 churches, some of which are older than the 11^th century, the city has been known as the Balkan’s Jerusalem. The city is also known for its old architecture, traditional houses, ancient buildings and the Samuil’s Fortress which is now, one of the favorite site for tourists.

Lake Ohrid is believed to be Europe’s oldest lakes and it is amongst the oldest lakes in the world, it has many beaches along its shores, varying from sandy to rocky. Further from the city there are plenty natural beaches, each of them giving you a unique pleasure. Above the city is the mountain Galicica, which is one of the three national parks of Republic of Macedonia, it offers good hiking and walking tours,spectacular views and endemic flora and fauna. You can go on a tour with mountain guide, and visit the peak Magaro from where you can see Lake Prespa and Lake Ohrid, a magnificent scenery.

Not everything in Ohrid is ancient,the city offers a lot of hotels and restaurants, cafes and a lot of night clubs with live performance by local and foreign bands and performers from the country and from the world. During the summer there is a festival called “Ohrid Summer Festival “ with 50 years of tradition and many eminent guests, such as Jose Carerras etc. There are also traditional restaurants where Macedonian cuisine served, like the famous Ohrid trout.

As spring breaks at the end of March, so does the rise of the tulips of Holland starts. The gray grounds turn to green and as the flowers bloom, these fields are colored in the colors of the rainbow, ranging from yellow to purple and red, pink and blue.  When the season is at its peak, these lands look like from a scene of Alice in Wonderland.

The most famous garden is the Keukenhof Gardens, there is an Excursion organized with a bus taking you from Schiphol, Amsterdam. Keukenhof offers the greatest and the most beautiful spring garden in the world, here you will see millions of tulips, but also hyacinths and daffodils, and all there wonderful flowers in bloom. It has been an inspiration and a favorite place to visit to many photographers for more than 60 years .  There are many flower shows organized shows such as The Tulip Show, The Roses show etc. , during the period of late March to the middle of May. Holland’s well known trademark is the bicycle, so you can always rent a bike and cycle through the winding roads of the fields of tulips, seeing the unique sights and enjoying the lovely scents . There is also a possibility to see the fields from the air, there are organized flights just for tourists and the sight of the fields of Lissewill give you a breathtaking experience.

In Amsterdam there is the Amsterdam tulip Museum providing history and events, . There is also a flower market which is known as Bloemenmarkt and it is the only floating flower market in the world, there you can buy a lot of souvenirs shaped as flowers, but also flowers, seeds and bulbs.

At the east northern part of Bulgaria, at the coasts of the Black Sea there is the magnificent and narrow headland Kaliakra. Its name is derived from two Hellenic words and it can be translated as “the beautiful headland”. There is also a belief that it was named by a beautiful girl who in order to escape from her persecutors, jumped over the cliff. The place is a natural environment for many species of birds, amongst which cormorants, but also dolphins and pinnipeds can be seen. Its location is on the Via Pontica, which is a large bird migration path, so a lot of migrant and rare birds are seen here.

There is an ancient fortress, used by the many civilizations that have passed hereby. Also present here are many sites of ancient remnants. A small museum of history is built, and there is possibility to learn all about the region in the ages, there is a restaurant and a café near the museum. Furthermore there is an attractive marine lighthouse and nearby is the chapel of St. Nicholas. Descending lower, in a part of the fortress, is a cave. A restaurant has been made here, with unique atmosphere.

Nearby is the DurankulakLake which is home to more than 260 endangered and rare species, amphibians, reptiles, marsh birds and fish. This is a protected area, and it is the destination for many experts and tourists. Near the Cape Kaliakra is the biggest coastal city in Bulgaria, the city of Varna. Varna has the finest restaurants and hotelsin the country, there is quite diverse nightlife. In between Kaliakra and Varna there are also many coastal resorts with sandy beaches, many hotels, restaurants and night clubs, such is the Golden Sands.

The first capital of Norway, also known as the city among seven mountains, is Bergen. The city’s name coming from the old Norse forms is “ the meadow among the mountains. It is located in the west coast of the country, on land is surrounded only by mountains, which is why the town is famous for mountain hiking. There is the Bergen Mountain Touring Association which offers information, but also organizes tours on the most popular mountain routes. The 7-mountains walk is the most popular, you are experiencing most of the mountains, beautiful scenes and wild nature, there is also a 4-mountains walk which is more relaxing and also shorter. Cycling is also popular in this area and the tours are splendid, it is good for the ones looking for extreme challenge, but also good for those whose needs are to explore and see more.

Once you have descended from the mountains, what awaits down there is the city and the marvelous fjords. The fjords offer plenty of adventures starting from sightseeing trips but also such as fishing, yachting, kayaking. The city itself has many attractions to offer, guided tour by bus is always a good option. The Hanseatic wharf – Bryggenwill take you back to the medieval times, here you will still find old wooden architecture, walk the narrow paths, you can buy unique hand – made gifts or just have a meal in one of the traditional restaurants. The city has plenty of museums, ranging from art to history. The Old Bergen Museum is a museum of architecture with more than 40 traditional old houses built of wood and it is an open air museum. The Fish market is also one of the most popular locations in Bergen. Bergen is combining beautiful landscape, rich history and diverse nightlife.