The Netherlands is a small county in North-West Europe. It is bordered by the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east. The Netherlands is often referred to by the name Holland. This terminology is not complete, as the provinces of North and South Holland in the […]
History The long and rich History of Malta is the result of the inhabitants like the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans and the Byzantines who have all occupied Malta at some point in history. As a result visitors can visit many different architectural artifacts. Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814. The island […]
Lithuanian lands were united under MINDAUGAS in 1236; over the next century, through alliances and conquest, Lithuania extended its territory to include most of present-day Belarus and Ukraine. By the end of the 14th century Lithuania was the largest state in Europe. An alliance with Poland in 1386 led the two countries into a union […]
History The name “Latvia” originates from the ancient Latgalians, one of four eastern Baltic tribes that formed the ethnic core of the Latvian people (ca. 8th-12th centuries A.D.). The region subsequently came under the control of Germans, Poles, Swedes, and finally, Russians. A Latvian republic emerged following World War I, but it was annexed by […]
Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than seven centuries of Anglo-Irish struggle marked by fierce rebellions and harsh repressions. […]
Italy is filled with natural and artistic wonders that can take a lifetime to explore. Some of the most famous are the Alpine ski center of Courmayeur, the canals and palazzi of Venice, the Renaissance art and architecture of Florence, the monuments of Rome and Vatican City, the stunning Amalfi Coast, and the Greek temples […]
Hungary was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and an announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive military intervention by Moscow. Under the leadership of Janos Kadar in 1968, Hungary began liberalizing […]
Greece is situated in southern Europe. Greece and the Greek islands are one of Europe’s favorite destinations and proposes many hotels. It is a peninsular and mountainous country unique in charm and beauty. Greece, and it’s capital Athens is famous with travellers for the Acropolis, ancient temples, medieval churches, early modern neoclassical mansions; the birthplace […]
Berlin is the capital of reunited Germany since 1990. Until that moment in time Germany was divided by force for 45 years during the Cold War.. The city of Berlin has emerged as a international cultural centre and an area of rapid development since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990. As Europe’s largest […]
The south coast of France, including the likes of Cannes, Nice and Monte Carlo is well worth visiting as so many sights will be familiar from films. Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today […]