Midsummer, in Finnish Juhannus, is usually on a Saturday between June 20 and June 26 when the summer solstice is celebrated. In Finland, among other countries, a bonfire is lit at the eve of midsummer and visiting the sauna is also part of the program.
Sarajevo is a diverse city, a mix of east and west, the mix of religions. You can still observe the remaining scars of the Yugoslavian War, but otherwise, it’s a vivid and colorful place to visit, surrounded by beautiful mountains. In 2016 we have spent a month there while traveling across the Western Balkans. It was such a pleasant stay that we returned to Sarajevo a year after. Check this list of our favorite spots outside of the Old Town to ensure you don’t miss out anything during your holiday. Guaranteed you will enjoy visiting these sight and nature trails. The list starts with the easily accessible sights and ends with the best day trips you can do from Sarajevo.
The view of Lysefjord from the Pulpit Rock (in Norwegian: Preikestolen) is one of the best hikes in Norway and it’s on everyone’s bucket list. The 8 km round trip is a moderate hike with a breathtaking view from the Pulpit rock lookout.
Verdens Ende, the World’s End, lays near the end of Oslo fjord (Oslofjorden), on the southern tip of Tjøme island, about 160 km from the capital. It’s an ideal place for families and nature lovers who want to see a unique sight near Oslo.
Stunning fjords, breath-taking mountains, scenic roads, and rich history. Norway offers a variety of natural and cultural sights to all visitors. You can hike in the snow-capped mountains, visit waterfalls and glaciers, watch the northern lights while emerging into Norwegian nature. If you are a less adventurous type, just hop on one of the spectacular railway lines, or explore a couple of museums while driving across on scenic routes around the fjords or national parks.
We’ve been to Norway 4 times and are still in love with the country. With the help of fellow travel bloggers, we collected the most unique attractions for the best places in Norway that you should add to your bucket list!
After living and working in Singapore, we collected our favorite off the beaten path attractions of the country. The list includes the best natural attractions, islands, and a few culturally interesting places as well. Make your time unique in Singapore, and visit these places that most tourists won’t see.
Marina Barrage is a large green area with a sea barrage that makes the Bay Area calm and pleasant for leisure activities, and itself offers the best opportunity for kite flying in Singapore. It is also an ideal place for picnics and photoshoots with the Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Eye, and the Bay with its skyscrapers at the background. It is one of the off the beaten path attractions close to the city center.
We spent one-month traveling in a campervan using mostly free campsites across New Zealand with our then 1-year-old baby and explored and hiked beautiful places across both the North and South Island. Here are some of our favorite NZ travel photos. Let’s explore these stunning islands through photography!
