Author: Amanda Holland

Use a travel guide to Albina to fall into the Country. Albania is a country in eastern Europe that is often overlooked. It has beaches, a unique history, lots of sunshine, and a scene with few tourists. Albania is both mountainous and coastal, and both hikers and sun worshipers love it. At first glance, it seems like Greek, Italian, and Turkish cultures have left their marks on the country over the years. But if you dig a little deeper, the ancient Illyrian land and language will show you how strong, resilient, and full of life they were. About 60% of Albanians…

The Netherlands has culture and countryside in plenty, not only in Amsterdam. From miles of patchwork polders and caramel-colored sand dunes to elegant canal palaces and museums loaded with masterpiecesA charming canal lined with trees, a serene lake, or a picturesque harbor further is never far away because a sixth of the Netherlands was once underwater. From the Zeeland peninsulas with their whitewashed beach cottages to the wild Wadden Islands in the north, endless lengths of sandy beach parallel the coastline. Regarding culture, this little nation gave the world some of the greatest artists, including Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Mondrian.…

Britons like to go on vacation to Spain for a number of reasons, such as its delicious food, lively towns, sun-drenched beaches, and beautiful islands.One nation stood out above all others when the UK shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Spain. The British people missed the warmth and liveliness of the people, as well as the sunshine, beaches, and delicious, reasonably-priced food. Spain was the most popular place for British tourists to go on vacation in 2022, with more than 18 million trips. In 2023, it says that 29% of British tourists will choose to go to Spain. Spain…

Istanbul, the epicenter of Turkish history, cutting-edge art, and reasonably priced, real cuisine, is full of charming little neighborhoods to discover. Vicky Smith provides guidance on where to begin. Here Is What You Should Know Istanbul, which is on both the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus strait, is a confusing mix of Byzantine artifacts and tall minarets. Even though tourists have been drawn to this Turkish city for a long time because of its old attractions, a number of new places have opened in recent years that show it has more to offer than just old things. The…

Portugal has something for every type of traveler, including sandy beaches, picturesque cities, wild islands, and world-class surf breaks. Portugal is just as enticing as its neighbor Spain, with its wild, empty beaches and year-round sunshine, crag-top crusader castles, cities filled with museums and baroque treasures, and bustling bohemian nightlife. Yet only a small percentage of people visit it. Come to see the oceanfront palaces, the crumbling abbeys in butterfly-filled meadows, and the perfectly kept medieval towns that are so quiet that you can hear your footsteps echoing off the cobblestones. Current entrance criteria and travel restrictions Arriving travelers to…

Tesla and Its Horrible Years Even though Tesla works in a volatile economy, a young industry that is prone to volatility, and in the middle of a geopolitical balancing act that affects all of the above, its stock has dropped dramatically over the past year. The American electric car firm went from being worth $1 trillion by the end of 2021 to $383.76 billion at the start of 2023. The share price has dropped 69% in the past year. That dip made Tesla CEO Elon Musk the first person ever to lose $200 billion (£165 billion), the greatest wealth loss…

Our neighbour to the west, France, checks nearly all the boxes for a vacation: sea, ski, culture, and gastronomy. France is large and diverse; perhaps this explains why it has long been the most popular vacation destination in the world. Its people have a contagious love for art, culture, heritage, and tradition. It also has a diverse and gorgeous landscape, an abundance of open space, wonderful food and drink, and good weather (depending on where you are). The Champs-Élysées is one of many streets that radiate from the Arc de Triomphe monument in Paris.PHOTOGRAPH BY GIANCARLO LIGUORI, DREAMSTIME France is…

The Truth About Basel Basel is the third-largest city in Switzerland, but it isn’t as well-known as the other two. The third-largest city in Switzerland is a small metropolis that’s worth a stroll any time of year. It has cute buildings and a food scene that will warm your heart.Furthermore, Basel is a Swiss city that doesn’t want to be put in a box. It is on the border with France and Germany. Even though the pretty pastel-colored townhouses along the Rhine and the fairy-tale lights of the Christmas market are signs of tradition, the real vibe here is much…