Kotor is the best place in the world to travel in 2016

Bay of Kotor in Montenegro

Kotor in Montenegro is drop-dead gorgeous from every angle. Within the city walls, locals sip strong coffee at pavement cafes and queue for warm bread at the bakers amid a dreamy maze of alleys and plazas; beyond them, the mountain-encircled, fjordlike bay of the same name is one of the most photogenic spots in all of Europe. Better still, the cruise ships have yet to overwhelm this marvel of the Med – get here before they drop anchor.

Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 is the highly anticipated collection of the world’s hottest trends, destinations and experiences for the year ahead.

Syrian refugee ‘city’ in Jordan

Jordan’s Syrian refugee ‘city’ – with 115,000 residents, 12 districts, 6,000 shops and its own ‘Champs Elysees’

Syrian refugee camp near the Jordan-Syria border
The Zaatari refugee camp near the Jordanian city of Mafraq, some 5 miles from the Jordan-Syria border. Photo: AP (click to enlarge image)

Best sexy dance ever, Kizomba

Sexy dance kizomba

This will make you want to grab hold of that dance partner of yours and sway!

The lovely pair in the video is dancing the sensual and romantic Kizomba dance – one of the most popular dance forms from Angola. Kizomba is a dance that was born in Angola in the late ’70s and the music is based on the Antillean Zouk and dance the Argentine tango. It is a sensual dance that allows you maximum freedom of expression. READ MORE

A climber on the eastern face of Mont Blanc, best photography

best photography -  a climber on the eastern face of Mont Blanc
A climber on the eastern face of Mont Blanc – source Ben Tibbetts (click on photo to enlarge)

 

Ben Tibbetts is an adventure photographer and aspirant British Mountain Guide based in Chamonix, France. He currently offers Alpine and British guiding, logistics and guiding in Greenland and adventure photography services worldwide.

If you want to take your adventures further, get in touch with Ben here!

Perfect getaway for relaxation at the remotest locations

Can you count the times you’ve desired to get far away from everything and everyone around you on a perfect getaway? From that dull routine and stress that is stuck in your life wanting to spend some quality times surrounded by peace and harmony only and relax to the maximum.

Lonely houses

Everyone fantasizes to pack up the bags and leave everything behind, just to spend some time in a lonely house on a mountain peak, in the middle of a forest or near a watery environment. Well, when you get serious about it, here are some very good ideas 🙂 Continue reading “Perfect getaway for relaxation at the remotest locations”

The Orthodox Christmas Eve in Serbia

The Orthodox Christmas Eve in Serbia, Verbalists

Serbians attend a ceremonial burning of oak branches, the Yule log symbol for the Orthodox Christmas Eve, in front of a church in Smederevo, 60 kilometres east of Belgrade. The branches are also carried into the homes and burned. The Orthodox Christmas Day is celebrated today, 7 January (according to the Julian calendar).

Photo: ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

The Christmas markets you will love, Merry Christmas!

Famous Christmas markets

The oldest Christmas markets, also known as Holiday Markets, Christkindlmarkts (the spelling of this varies from city to city) or Weihnachtsmarkts, are based on a tradition that dates back to the late Middle Ages in German-speaking parts of Europe — a time when decorations and ornaments only came in handmade form from talented artists. Traditionally, these markets were held across Germany, Austria, Northern Italy, South Tyrol, and Alsace, but today these spirited celebrations can be found all over the world. Let’s visit some of them 🙂 READ MORE

Sable Island, the graveyard of the Atlantic and home to over 400 wild horses

Sable Island is home to over 400 wild horses

Sable Island sits in the middle of “The Graveyard of the Atlantic,” and has been the site of roughly 475 shipwrecks, and is home to over 400 wild horses. These horses have managed to survive on the island with only sea grass and rainwater. While it has never been permanently settled, it has been occupied by shipwrecked sailors, transported convicts and pirates. It was declared Canada’s 43rd National Park on June 20th, 2013.

English favourite – Spotted dick

Spotted dick

They’ve tried calling it “sultana sponge” and “spotted Richard”, but why? It’s always been spotted dick! This soft suet sponge studded with currants is even better smothered in custard. And it was served at Hogwarts. Must be magic.

Spotted dick English pudding

Steam this traditional British pudding until well risen and firm (no laughing at the back, please), then smother it in warm golden syrup and custard. Yum READ MORE