Europe
Europe, with its rich history, is always worth a visit. Ancient cultures and modern developments have given rise to unique regions, cities, and architectural monuments. Furthermore, each country boasts a diverse and distinctive cuisine.
Belgium
Brussels and surrounding area (long weekend)
Definitely worth experiencing: Grand Place Brussels - Jubelpark - Atomium - Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula - eating chocolate - day trip to Ghent and Bruges
Bulgaria
Sofia (long weekend )
Must-see attractions: Rotunda of St. George - St. Nedelya Cathedral - Statue of St. Sophia - St. Joseph's Cathedral - Banya Bashi Mosque - Sofia Central Mineral Baths - Vitosha Boulevard - National Art Gallery - Russian Church "Sveti Nikolay Mirlikiiski" - Church of St. Sophia - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - Ivan Vazov National Theatre - Hiking in Vitosha - Boyana Waterfall - Boyana Church - Sofia Palace of Culture and Science - Experience Ostalgie (nostalgia for East Germany) - Eat Shopska Salad
Germany
Baltic and North Sea
Definitely experience: Hamburg, hiking in the mudflats - eating crab/fish sandwiches, Kiel Fjord by ferry - Lübeck and Travemünde - Timmendorfer Strand - Grömitz - Binz - Darß Peninsula - Fehmarn - St. Peter-Ording
Moselle wine region
Definitely worth experiencing: Beilstein - hiking the Moselstieg trail - Geierlay Bridge - Eltz Castle
Berlin
Must-sees: Reichstag - Brandenburg Gate - Government Quarter - Charlottenburg Palace - stroll along the Spree River - Bellevue Palace - TV Tower - World Clock - Gendarmenmarkt - Checkpoint Charlie
France
Cote Azur (long weekend )
Must-sees: strolling along the Promenade des Anglais (beach promenade) in Nice - Hotel Negresco - day trip to the Prealps (to Grasse, Gourdon, Vence, Carros) - Marc Chagall Museum - Mont Baron district and viewpoints overlooking Nice - day trip to Monaco with its "classic sights" - Antibes - Cannes - Parc de la Colline du Château
Greece
Athens (long weekend )
Must-sees: Philopappos Monument (good views of the Acropolis) - Odeon of Herodes Atticus - stroll through Plaka - Tower of the Winds - Athenian Academy - Church of Panagia Kapnikarea - Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation - Roman Agora - Hadrian's Library - Arios Pagous Hill - Hadrian's Gate - Panathenaic Stadium and Museum with Olympic Torches - Zappeion - Changing of the Guard at the Presidential Palace - Syntagma Square - Acropolis
Peloponnese
Definitely worth experiencing: Corinth Canal (stand on the bridge) - Epidaurus - Nafplio Old Town - Palmidi Fortress - Mycenae
Italy
Genoa, Turin, Cinque Terre, Florence (12 days )
Definitely experience: Oratorio di Sant' Antonio - Palazzo Reale - Spanish Galleon - Villa Pincipe - Basilica Superga - Monte de Cappuccini - Turin's Old Town - Hike through all '5' villages and learn to love the stairs - Monterosso - Lucca - Experience Florence including David
Milan (long weekend )
Definitely worth seeing: Milan Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo - Passage Victor Emmanuel (don't forget your wide-angle lens) - Santa Maria della Grazie (book a time slot!) - Castello Sforzesco - San Maurizio - Arco della Pace - Biblioteca Ambrosiana - Navigli district
Montenegro
Self-drive tour - round trip
Definitely worth experiencing: from Podgorica to Durmitor National Park, always following the Moraca River (E65, R18) – Zabljak – Tara Bridge – Durmitor Ring Road (day trip) – detour to Pivsko Jezero – hiking in Durmitor National Park – Ostrog Monastery – strolling in Kotor – Perast and Monastery Island – beach hopping – driving the P1 serpentine road and enjoying the views
Route: Podgorica - Zabljak - Kotor - Podgorica (8 days / Best time to travel: May to October)
Montenegro is, first and foremost, incredibly diverse and beautiful in terms of scenery. Within a relatively compact area, you'll find impressive mountains and a picturesque Mediterranean coastline dotted with typical Balkan old towns. In addition, there's fantastic food and a relaxed atmosphere. Admittedly, Montenegro isn't a cheap travel destination, but it's not one that will break the bank either.
Poland
Self-drive tour - round trip
Definitely worth experiencing: from Podgorica to Durmitor National Park, always following the Moraca River (E65, R18) – Zabljak – Tara Bridge – Durmitor Ring Road (day trip) – detour to Pivsko Jezero – hiking in Durmitor National Park – Ostrog Monastery – strolling in Kotor – Perast and Monastery Island – beach hopping – driving the P1 serpentine road and enjoying the views
Route: Podgorica - Zabljak - Kotor - Podgorica (8 days / Best time to travel: May to October)
Montenegro is, first and foremost, incredibly diverse and beautiful in terms of scenery. Within a relatively compact area, you'll find impressive mountains and a picturesque Mediterranean coastline dotted with typical Balkan old towns. In addition, there's fantastic food and a relaxed atmosphere. Admittedly, Montenegro isn't a cheap travel destination, but it's not one that will break the bank either.
Portugal
Self-drive tour - round trip
Definitely worth experiencing: from Podgorica to Durmitor National Park, always following the Moraca River (E65, R18) – Zabljak – Tara Bridge – Durmitor Ring Road (day trip) – detour to Pivsko Jezero – hiking in Durmitor National Park – Ostrog Monastery – strolling in Kotor – Perast and Monastery Island – beach hopping – driving the P1 serpentine road and enjoying the views
Route: Podgorica - Zabljak - Kotor - Podgorica (8 days / Best time to travel: May to October)
Montenegro is, first and foremost, incredibly diverse and beautiful in terms of scenery. Within a relatively compact area, you'll find impressive mountains and a picturesque Mediterranean coastline dotted with typical Balkan old towns. In addition, there's fantastic food and a relaxed atmosphere. Admittedly, Montenegro isn't a cheap travel destination, but it's not one that will break the bank either.
Sweden
Stockholm (long weekend )
Must-sees: Drottningholm Palace - Wrangel Palace - Riddarholmen Church (burial place of the monarchs) - leisurely stroll through the Old Town (Gamla Stan) - Marten Trotzigs gränd (narrowest street) - German Church and Tyska Fountain - Slotsbacken - Stockholm Palace - Strömbron Bridge - Fresenska Palace - Seppsholmen - Kastellet Kastellholmen - Royal Dramatic Theatre - Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan) - Kornhamnstorg - archipelago boat trip - Vasa Museum - ABBA Museum - City Hall
Serbia
Novi Sad, Belgrade (one week )
Must-see attractions: Church of the Name of Mary - Dunavska and Zmaj Jovina pedestrian streets - Saint George's Cathedral - Bishop's Palace (Vladicanski dvor) - Petrovaradin Fortress with its clock tower - Monastery tour around Fruška Gora National Park - Train ride to Belgrade - Cathedral of Saint Sava - Church of Saint Mark - Kenza Mihaila Promenade - Belgrade Fortress - Cathedral of Saint Michael - National Assembly Building - Experience a touch of Ostalgie (nostalgia for East Germany)
Czech Republic
Self-drive tour - round trip
Definitely worth experiencing: from Podgorica to Durmitor National Park, always following the Moraca River (E65, R18) – Zabljak – Tara Bridge – Durmitor Ring Road (day trip) – detour to Pivsko Jezero – hiking in Durmitor National Park – Ostrog Monastery – strolling in Kotor – Perast and Monastery Island – beach hopping – driving the P1 serpentine road and enjoying the views
Route: Podgorica - Zabljak - Kotor - Podgorica (8 days / Best time to travel: May to October)
Montenegro is, first and foremost, incredibly diverse and beautiful in terms of scenery. Within a relatively compact area, you'll find impressive mountains and a picturesque Mediterranean coastline dotted with typical Balkan old towns. In addition, there's fantastic food and a relaxed atmosphere. Admittedly, Montenegro isn't a cheap travel destination, but it's not one that will break the bank either.
Spain
Fuerteventura (one week)
Definitely experience: Playa de Sotavento - Playa de Cofete - NP Corralejo - Morro Jable Beach - Puertito de Los Molinos cliff path - La Pared
Czech Republic
Self-drive tour - round trip
Definitely worth experiencing: from Podgorica to Durmitor National Park, always following the Moraca River (E65, R18) – Zabljak – Tara Bridge – Durmitor Ring Road (day trip) – detour to Pivsko Jezero – hiking in Durmitor National Park – Ostrog Monastery – strolling in Kotor – Perast and Monastery Island – beach hopping – driving the P1 serpentine road and enjoying the views
Route: Podgorica - Zabljak - Kotor - Podgorica (8 days / Best time to travel: May to October)
Montenegro is, first and foremost, incredibly diverse and beautiful in terms of scenery. Within a relatively compact area, you'll find impressive mountains and a picturesque Mediterranean coastline dotted with typical Balkan old towns. In addition, there's fantastic food and a relaxed atmosphere. Admittedly, Montenegro isn't a cheap travel destination, but it's not one that will break the bank either.
Italy
Genoa, Turin, Cinque Terre, Florence (12 days )
Definitely experience: Oratorio di Sant' Antonio - Palazzo Reale - Spanish Galleon - Villa Pincipe - Basilica Superga - Monte de Cappuccini - Turin's Old Town - Hike through all '5' villages and learn to love the stairs - Monterosso - Lucca - Experience Florence including David
Milan (long weekend )
Definitely worth seeing: Milan Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo - Passage Victor Emmanuel (don't forget your wide-angle lens) - Santa Maria della Grazie (book a time slot!) - Castello Sforzesco - San Maurizio - Arco della Pace - Biblioteca Ambrosiana - Navigli district