Alpe d’Huez (Place Joseph Paganon, 38750 Huez, France) — L’Alpe d’Huez is a ski resort at 1,250 to 3,330 meters. It is a mountain pasture in the Central French Western Alps, in the commune of Huez, which is part of the department of Isère in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Alpe d’Huez has great pistes for […]
Bärenwirt (Müllner Hauptstraße 8, 5020 Salzburg, Austria) – this is one of the oldest inns in Salzburg (in existence since 1663), serving various local specialties, such as Backhendl (breaded fried chicken), wiener schnitzel (veal or pork), kasnocken (small dumplings combined with melted cheese, spargelzeit (asparagus), beef goulash with bear-size dumpling, or kaiserschmarren (a fluffy pancake […]
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Bern (Switzerland): Avis: +41 31 378 1515 Bantiger: +41 31 931 5750 Europcar: +41 31 381 7555 Sixt: +41 31 371 7100
Chillon Castle (Avenue de Chillon 21, 1820 Veytaux, Switzerland) — Chillon Castle is an island castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud. It is situated at the eastern end of the lake, on the narrow shore between Montreux and Villeneuve, which gives access to the Alpine valley of the […]
The Alpine Mountain region includes the entire countries of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and portions of Austria, France, Germany & Italy. This mountain region fascinated Europeans as far back as the Roman era. Remains of Roman baths, villas, arenas and temples can be found in alpine towns such as Aosta (named for Augustus) in Italy, Martigny […]
Varna (beach town) — located 5 hours east of Sofia (443 km) via car, Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is third in population after Sofia and Plovdiv and the second largest city in Bulgaria. Varna is a major tourist destination, a starting point for all […]
The Gym (111 Haidushka Gora, Sofia) – a.k.a. “the red gym”, this is a fitness complex where visitors can work out (using its weights and exercise machines). There are also aerobics and Zumba classes, a spa center, and massage rooms. There is even a car wash for drivers needing such services. There is a nice […]
Sunny Beach – located 4 hours east of Sofia (414 km) via car, this is the largest and most popular beach resort in Bulgaria. It is a Blue Flag winning resort, located in a picturesque and ecologically clean gulf on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, close to the town of Nesebar, the yacht port of […]
St. Sofia Golf Club & Spa (Village of Pavino Pole, Elin Pelin Municipality) – opened in 2004, this golf course (located 30 minutes east of Sofia) caters to players of all skill levels. It’s particularly great for the novice who’s looking to make their first steps to play the game and those who have not […]
Spartak Swimming Complex (4 Arsenalski Blvd., Sofia) – opened in 1968 (during the height of the country’s Communist period), this is a fitness complex (this one evolving around swimming). Apart from its indoor swimming pool there is also an outdoor swimming pool where you could lie in the sun in summer. There are many training […]