The love for exploring, the passion for adventure, and the curiosity of discovering new cultures are the key motivations for travelers. No matter whether you want to discover magnificent cities, famous streets or landmarks, or gaze for hours at scenic landscapes, there’s one thing that you actually deeply crave: exploring.
In this article we will review the best 4 destinations we have chosen for you to visit in 2018.
Vienna – Austria
The mesmerizing city, full of hundreds of years of history, attracts thousands of tourists every year, who come here to discover its stunning charm. When we talk about visiting Austria, undoubtedly one of the most important things to mention is visiting its many historic landmarks, such as the Schönbrunn Palace, the 1,441-room palace of the emperor. The palace is one of the most important monuments and cultural sites of the country. Since the 1960s it has been one of Vienna’s most famous tourist attractions. Another must-see landmark is the Belvedere Palace, a historic building made up of two upper and lower Baroque palaces, orange in color and stables for horses. The palace is located in the Baroque Park and it used to be the residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy and the seat of the Habsburg family during its rule of the Austrian Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Prater Park, Madame Tussauds Museum, and the UNESCO World Heritage Sigmund Freud Museum are other awesome places you should check out on your trip to Vienna.
Helsinki – Finland
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, will offer you a very special and lovable atmosphere. The city was named the “most livable city in the world” in 2011. Helsinki offers its visitors a very special tourist experience, featuring a wide variety of museums and churches, excellent sauna salons and delicious traditional foods. Your visit to the city of Helsinki should include the Athenaeum, one of the largest museums in Finland, with the largest collection of classical art, and the Helsinki Art Museum, which contains more than 9,000 works of art. Other popular landmarks include the Lutheran Cathedral, the Senate Square, the Suomenlinna Fortress and the Outdoor Seurasaari Museum.
After visiting these museums and archaeological sites, you can fill your soul with the beauty of this city and take a lunch break in one of its many restaurants, where you can enjoy Scandinavian flavors and food.
Saint Petersburg – Russia
The cultural capital of Russia and the former capital of the Tsarist Empire, often called the “Northern Venice ”, because it stretches over dozens of islands between the waters that form many rivers and waterways. Get your camera ready and stop for a moment, to take a bunch of wonderful pictures of the city’s many silos. This beautiful city has more than 200 green fields such as parks and gardens, attracting many people who love unique plant species, statues, fountains and military parades. You can check out the city on a boat, through a guided tour, while enjoying a nice dinner and live music.
Reykjavik – Iceland
Iceland’s capital is characterized by a unique nightlife, colorful buildings and markets, and the contrast between the simplicity of rural life and the living energy in the urban areas. You can take a walk in one of its many botanical gardens, extremely rich in luxurious vegetation and local floral species. Explore the city’s beautiful alleys, gardens and waterfalls, such as the Ditifos Falls – the largest in Europe.
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