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Whale safari in North Norway
2021-11-21 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: NOVEMBER 21, 2021 IN: EUROPE, NORWAY
The underwater world is still quite a secret for people, but this makes it more attractive and interesting. Like whales – massive creatures which are more seen already in the news, articles, or skeletons in museums. Almost no commercial aquariums are holding live whales as these creatures need to live CONTINUE READING
Off the beaten path in the USA: best visit to the Red Rock Canyon
2021-11-14 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: NOVEMBER 14, 2021 IN: USA
A visit to the Red Rock Canyon is usually not one of the main reasons to visit the US. But it’s a well worth visit. When you are staying in Las Vegas, the visit to The Grand Canyon is a must (more: Visit The Grand Canyon – make the most CONTINUE READING
A stunning midnight hike behind the Arctic circle
2021-11-02 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: NOVEMBER 2, 2021 IN: EUROPE, NORWAY
If you want something different on your travels, choose to go on a midnight hike. It might not be so extreme as it sounds right now, only a few rules are needed – it has to be Summer, and you have to be somewhere behind the Arctic circle. Norway is CONTINUE READING
Exploring Tuscany’s gems: best things to do in Florence
2021-10-31 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: OCTOBER 31, 2021 IN: EUROPE, FLORENCE, ITALY
This was my second visit to Florence. Both were off the season but the number of tourists exploring Florence all year is enormous. Maybe because it’s a small and cozy city with uncountable attractions. Walking through Florence is like walking in history, walking through the masterpieces of sculpture and architecture. CONTINUE READING
Senja scenic route – the best nature views in Norway
2021-09-19 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 IN: EUROPE, NORWAY
The one thing you cannot stop exploring in Norway is nature, this is why we are back on the scenic roads and this was the time for Senja scenic route. I have read a lot that Senja is such a beautiful island, a must-see when you are in the Tromso CONTINUE READING
The largest tree in the world?
2021-06-24 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: JUNE 24, 2021 IN: USA
General Sherman is the name of the largest tree in the world. It is located in an amazing area in California – the place where many unique national parks are located. So, it will definitely be along the road of your national parks tour. Sequoia National park In the wild CONTINUE READING
A different type of journey – travel to Belarus
2021-03-21 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: MARCH 21, 2021 IN: BELARUS, EUROPE
I usually don’t go on long excursions by bus, but when I decided to travel to Belarus this seemed like the only option. Belarus is quite a difficult country to enter with its customs and VISA’s, it was better to leave these organizing issues to the travel agency. Belarus is CONTINUE READING
Off the beaten path in the USA – visit Hoover Dam
2021-03-13 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: MARCH 13, 2021 IN: USA
Why should you visit Hoover Dam? It is the engineering masterpiece of US history, no less famous than the Empire State Building in New York. Just that it’s not in the middle of the metropolis but somewhere in the middle of nowhere. The Black Canyon to be precise. CONTINUE READING
Visit Tromso – the cold city that will warm your heart
2020-12-03 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: DECEMBER 3, 2020 IN: EUROPE, NORWAY
It was the time to switch my nature-based travel through Norway and visit Tromso city for a few days. There were no expectations, as nature is the gem of the land, not cities. But Tromso amazed me a lot, and this is the place that I want to come back CONTINUE READING
Falling in love with Siena in half a day
2020-11-26 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: NOVEMBER 26, 2020 IN: EUROPE, ITALY, SIENA
I can honestly say, the best thing that happened to me in 2020 was discovering Siena – medieval Italy’s gem in Tuscany, it was the perfect environment for me to fall in love with Siena in half a day. Siena has so many important places to visit that you will CONTINUE READING
Visit The Grand Canyon – make the most of your visit
2020-11-01 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: NOVEMBER 1, 2020 IN: USA
When you are on the Western side of the United States, the top on your “to-see” list will be to visit the Grand Canyon. So was mine. Of course, during my visit to the USA, the weather was not the most welcoming… Severe winds were dominating all West coast. CONTINUE READING
Visiting Svartisen – one of the biggest glaciers in Norway
2020-09-04 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 IN: EUROPE, NORWAY
When you miss ice and cold in the Summer – try visiting Svartisen glacier. This is the second-largest glacier in Norway. The glacier should definitely be on each travelers list when in Northern Norway. Actually, you don’t need to go too far to the North, the area of the glacier CONTINUE READING
Ravenna guide – the city of mosaics
2020-08-23BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: AUGUST 23, 2020 IN: EUROPE, ITALY, RAVENNA
Just a 100 km away from Bologna, Italy, there is a seaside town – Ravenna. This city literally should be included in all itineraries around Italy. Ravenna is famous for a lot of things – it’s mosaics, old architecture, chapels and Dante’s Tomb. This list is not final, of course
Driving through Helgelandskysten – scenic route in Norway
2020-08-07 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: AUGUST 7, 2020 IN: EUROPE, NORWAY
During the summer in the lock down I had experienced almost the best journey in my life – I was travelling in Norway. I could write a book about my whole journey which lasted for 17 days, but to start with, I will share my drive through the most scenic
Expedition “Green”: vacation in Azores
2020-05-24 BY: POSTCARD STORIES BLOG ON: MAY 24, 2020 IN: EUROPE, PORTUGAL
When I was preparing for my week-long vacation in Azores islands, I’ve encountered lot’s of information how to “jump the islands”, up to “40 things to do”, and “hiking the trails” of the Azores. Yep, you can try and prepare for all those things, but the island is the King,
Continuing New York adventures….
2020-04-13BY: ADMIN ON: APRIL 13, 2020 IN: NEW YORK, USA
When I started my post about adventures in the USA, I thought, well, it’s going to be a few posts. One for New York and a couple for the West Coast. And here I am in my already second post about New York, and I’m afraid it might be not the last. You
Exploring Bologna – the city of covered walkways
2020-03-04BY: ADMIN ON: MARCH 4, 2020 IN: BOLOGNA, EUROPE, ITALY
Bologna has always been just an association with the airport for me or a short train connection stop-over from Florence to Milan. So when I had the chance to travel to the region, my expectations weren’t high. Therefore, I was extremely surprised. Here is a short guide of my 2 days
New York! New York! Begins…
TRAVEL STORIES ON: FEBRUARY 14, 2020 IN: NEW YORK, USA
“The big apple”, “Gotham”, “The city that never sleeps” and many many more names of this magnificent city – New York. The place where typical European traveler starts his exploration of the West. Therefore, so did I.
4 times in Rome – not enough…
TRAVEL STORIES ON: FEBRUARY 3, 2018 IN: ITALY, ROME
My love for Rome started 5 years ago, during my honeymoon. It was a journey full of first times: my first flight with a plane, first steps on the ancient ground, the first encounter with deep history and roots of our religion.
Snorkeling in the Red Sea
TRAVEL STORIES ON: JANUARY 7, 2018 IN: EGYPT
Last year in mid-November I’ve got a chance to visit Egypt for the first time. The most visited Egypt resorts are along the beautiful Red Sea, which is known for its magnificent underwater world great for snorkeling. Above all, it’s a paradise for divers and snorkelers like myself.
New Year without fireworks…
2017-12-20 TRAVEL STORIES ON: DECEMBER 20, 2017 IN: KIEV, UKRAINE
As now we are counting the last weeks of 2017, I remembered how I’ve celebrated the last New Year. The festivities that marked the beginning of this wonderful year were full of new experiences, beautiful cities, and growing hunger for more travel. I’ve met the New Year of 2017 in Kyiv, Ukraine.
48 hours in Stockholm. Part 2.
2017-11-21 TRAVEL STORIES ON: NOVEMBER 21, 2017 IN: SWEDEN
The first part of my weekend escape to Sweden’s capital Stockholm is here. Our day 2 started with a visit to Stockholm’s no. 1 museum – the Vasa museum. The whole museum is dedicated to a Swedish ship, which was drowned at the beginning of its first journey.
48 hours in Stockholm. Part 1.
2017-11-21 TRAVEL STORIES ON: NOVEMBER 21, 2017 IN: SWEDEN
Stockholm is an amazing city. Expensive – yes, however, it’s one of the best destinations for a weekend escape. Although, 48 hours in Stockholm are not enough to explore this Scandinavian gem, therefore, it is plenty to visit in this short period of time.
Greece can be reached by car
2017-11-01 TRAVEL STORIES ON: NOVEMBER 1, 2017 IN: GREECE
And here we were, with no plan in Greece. After almost two days of driving, we’re here in Halkidiki. The nearest peninsula was Kassandra, with its beautiful resort Sani, luxury villas, and wild beaches.
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