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8/2/2019 Travelling in Europe in the 19th Century

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For century's famous travellers left Europe to

explore new lands, trade with far away peoples, and return

with wonderful stories. In the 21st Century, though, the

opposite is true. Europe is now the most visited continent,

with millions every year taking a trip to one of the forty

plus countries who pride themselves on being part of thiseclectic union.

To describe Europe in one word, it would be diverse.Nowhere else does the landscape change so rapidly, or so

often. Cultures, religions, languages, and traditions, can all

be different in towns just a few miles from each other.

The style of buildings, roads, even clothes, can tell the

seasoned European traveller quite accurately which area he

might be in, even if his map has long since vanished. Spain isa popular location for the rich and famous and it is easy to

find glamour and luxury in resorts such as Marbella.

That diversity is the reason so many head to Europe. Colorful festivals, thousands of miles

of beaches, centuries of history, breathtaking lakes and mountains, vibrant and cultural cities, andmouth-watering cuisine, all draw travellers from far and wide.

Travel a few miles

inland, however, and you

begin to see what adiverse and interesting

land it really is. One of

pony trekking holidays,

wine festivals, and little

hilltop villages that have

changed little since the

19th Century.

Vlad Eliza

Clasa a X-a C


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Spain has customarily for decades

been the destination of choice for

holidaying Germans and Brits since the

1960's boom of package tourism. Resorts

along the coasts have been transformed into

colonies of foreign tourists who want a home

away from home. Many have never left.Broaching away from the tailored packages

Spain is an enchanting country with fabulous

cities, dreamy beaches and dry stretchingplains. The Spanish empire spread its

cultural traditions across the globe but the

real experience is only in the homeland of

the Hispanics.

Capital Madrid is a vibrant happeningplace where evenings start late and days start

later. The royal palace and botanical gardens

make for visitable attractions but the real way

to get to know Madrid like all Spanish cities is

to sip a drink enjoy a plate or two of tapas anddance with the locals until morning. Spain is

filled with numerable cities of huge interest

each wit its own identity.Barcelona is famous for the momentous

Le Sau cathedrals famously decorate by Gaudi.

Seville is related with all romantic

connotations and home to the largest Gothic

building in the world. Little visited Algeciras on

the southern tip is a viewpoint over to African

Morocco just a stones throw away. The SierraNevada region is the largest uplandmountainous area in Spain.

Food is a culturally big part of Spanish life, often a big family affair lasting much of the

evening. Small tapas dishes perfect for sharing with a group will be served throughout alongside

drink after refreshing drink. Seafood tends to feature mainly with some meat dishes and finished

with a huge rice paella. Sangria, a red wine drink based with red wine and filled with fresh fruit

and ice should appear on the Spanish national flag.


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One of the newest countries to join the European Union, Bulgaria still works out as an

affordable destination for budget minded travellers. Summer weather rivals traditional European

holiday destinations but relief from the heat can be sought by dipping into one of Bulgaria's many

cold water natural cave pools. Bulgaria's student orientated capital city Sofia is a world away from

the ancient ex capital Veliko Tarnovo and city of ruins Plovdiv. The Bulgarian coast centred aroundVarna is a dream for water sports.

Bulgarians love barbecues. April through

to September sees every meal taken outside

and cooked up on the grill. The array of fish

dishes on offer at prices to make the mouthwater are the pick of the menu. Be wary of the

waistline when indulging in the local cuisines.

Goats cheese in copious amounts are added toalmost every dish. A Shopska salad is the

ubiquitous starter country wide. Winter

activities in Bulgaria move up into the

mountains. Little known ski resorts scatter

across the inner regions of the country.

Vitosha and Rila are the top picks for anyone

looking for exhilarating ski runs without the Alpine price tag.Throughout summer months all towns of any size will host it's own traditional Bulgarian folk

dancing festival. For three weeks in July Veliko Tarnovo has international dancing, music, drinking

and eating on offer every evening in the city park. For a mixed bag of entertainment on the beach

Burgas hosts a three day festival of debauchery.

Ex soviet carriage trains can make for

interesting journeys across Bulgaria. Slower and

maybe less comfortable than coaches, a trip by

train is an experience in itself. A little way fro

daily entertainment and endless confusion is trying

to master the 'reversed nod'. Shake your headfrom side to side for Yes and nod it up and downfor No!


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Landlocked into its own glorious world Hungary is bordered by seven countries and lands

itself as an excellent hub for a doorway between the Eastern and Western worlds of Europe. Not

yet using Euro as it's currency the Hungarian Forint poses a competitive currency for a budget

friendly trip. Thermal springs are a huge draw for tourists to Hungary these traditional healthgiving springs are within easy reach of all towns and cities. For hundreds of years the health

concious have flocked in to revitalise and retain

youthfulness.

Principal city Budapest is divided intopicturesque, hilly Buda the older part of town

with winding streets and a slow endearing pace

and newer Pest the financial and cultural hub

spanning night life, museums and fine dining.Budapest own famous Turkish baths Szchenyi

situated in the central park and next to the zoo is

a wonderful experience year round.

Budapest night life has a buzz unmatched by

any other capital city in the ex eastern block. Its

reputation as a haven for artisans is reflected in

day to day living. At the end of August Budapest

opens its doors to the thousands of revellers arriving to take part in Sziget, an open air musicfestival hosted on the islands.

Out from the city The Danube bend serves

up a much required oasis away from the summer

heat. Small towns on the bend Szentendre,

Visegrad and Esztergom are utilized to the

utmost through July and August. Hungary is also

home to Europe's largest unbroken body of

water Lake Balaton where each year a curiousmulti genre festival is held throughout the

summer.

From lake Balaton to the prairie of Puszta

Hungary has been making its name as a

competitive producer of new world wines and

ordering a Tokaj region wine to wash down a

paprika flavoured Goulash is unmissable.


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Proud and monster sized Poland shares its borders with six neighboring nations the biggest

of Germany t the west and Russia to the east. One of the ex soviet block countries which is

relatively new to the European union Poland was accepted in only 2004. Since becoming a European

union country its acceptance as a feasible tourist destination has had a huge impact and Poland now

accepts almost as many visitors on a daily basis as many more traditional European tourist spots.Poland has a proud and rich history

which has produced some influential

status on the world including Marie

Curie and famous composer Chopin.Music arts and theater are still a huge

part of Polish entertainment and pride

today with innumerable theaters and

opera houses performing in the country.Principle city Warsaw was

destroyed almost completely during the

Second World War and still bears some

shell shocked scars. Warsaw often

takes a back seat to Krakow as a city

stop for tourists and rightly so. Krakow

offers an affordable alternative and a

zing compared with others. Amazingly the largest market Square in all of Europe is in centralKrakow and is not wasted in this city with events taking place regularly and its use as a social arena

when the sun shines.

The Polish landscapes encompasses the northern Baltic coast scattered with small islands up

steep cliffs then through lakes and woods to the Carpathian mountains and high Tatras and

bypassing Hancza, the deepest lake in Poland. A delightful dish on the Polish menu is Hunter Stew,

made traditionally from leftover meat cuts and

rinds, bulked up with sauerkraut, flavoured with

paprika and served in a steaming bowl with adollop of sour cream. Poles finish any mean with

an array of flavoured vodkas with a firm cheers

and a meeting of the eyes.


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Devastatingly beautiful Romania is a much under visited country.

Jaw dropping Transylvania sets a backdrop of unmatched beautyanywhere in Europe. Clear skies, Green mountains, sparkling lakes and

Gothic castle amid Saxon towns and wooden churches makes Dracula homeland seem like it really

did come directly from the pages of a book. The largest Baltic country proudly presents itself as

'an island of Latinos in a sea of Slavs.' Romania retains a remarkable identity contrast to the

neighboring countries. Romanian is a beautiful language related closely to Latin and Italian that

harps a melody to the ears.

Vastly green on the whole Grey capital

city Bucharest can be a shock to the systembut when night falls and friendly fun loving

Romanian youth come out to play you will

understand why you did not overlook

Bucharest and head for the countryside.

Gritty underground bars are a plenty and

Romanians a very hospitable inquisitive

people. By day appreciate Romanians

independent heritage by visiting the PeasantLife Museum, showcasing some captivating

history.

Head out towards Transylvania on a

rusty ex soviet carriage train traveling

slower than walking place and smile along

with your fellow passengers as you watch green field grow into greener hillsides and mountains.

Visit surviving wooden churches in Saxon towns Brasov, Sighisoara and European Capital of Culture

2007 winner, Sibiu. See the fabled home of Dracula Bran Castle, only one of many. Heading north

again to Maramures will reveal renowned

Romanian party and university town Cluj-Napoca and its hedonistic youth and forgotten

hubs of life where the peasant life still rules

and horse and cart is the favoured method of

travel and working farms. For relaxing and

down town the rugged Black Sea coast broken

by sandy shores is home of Constanta ancient

holiday spot of royalty.


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Italy is a country engrained with a deep history left from

remnants of the powerful Roman Empire. The world Italian

immediately stirs feeling of romance, passion and sophistication.

Italy can offer chic high fashion cities like Milan, romance capital

Venice and the well preserved Renaissance city of Florence. Italians are extremely style conscious

and the whole country opens up a shoppers delight of high fashion designers and exclusive

boutiques. Rome can pander to any taste, from ancient cultural monument the Colosseum and theTrevi fountain. Religious whims can be satisfied by a day in the Vatican City and culinary travelers

can have all tastes quenched. The Amalfi coast has heart stopping scenery mixed with the kind of

resorts that do not require buckets and spades. Italian beach holiday are carried out with the

usual panache.

Italy produced some of the most influential

artists in the world with De Vinci and Michelangelo

being the most renowned. Their works alongside

others are hung proudly in galleries everywhere. Be

stunned by Michelangelo biggest work on the ceiling

of the Sistine chapel, home of the Pope. Italians arepassionate about art almost as much as they are

stirred by their own foods and wines. Beyond the

ubiquitous pasta

and pizza lies a

much overlooked

cuisine oozing

with deep sexy

flavours. Wines have been produced in these parts sinceRoman times when it was described as 'life water.'

Of the outer lying islands of Italy including Sardinia,

Sicily and Elba, Capri is likely to be the most enticing. From

afar Capri appears to be just a huge rock jutting out of the

water, but on closer inspection the discovery of a forgotten

civilizations complimented by a backdrop that could have been

created by Da Vinci himself seduces visitors in a land they

never want to leave.

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