Montenegro... the Jewel

In the Middle Ages, Venetian sailors, seeing the dark forests of current on the slopes of Mount Lovcen pines, christened the country Monte Negro, "Black Mountain" - a name later translated into "Crna Gora". It is this translation that Montenegrins still prefer to use.
Despite a short open on the Adriatic front, it is between the limestone peaks beyond 2,500 m, powerful natural fortresses, that hides the soul of Montenegro, the smallest of the former Yugoslav republics. Slavic people, Montenegrins, ardent opponents of the Turkish conquest in Europe, resisted. In these fights, identity and nationalism made ​​Orthodox faith was forged around monasteries and bastions of the Prince Bishops. Separation referendum from Serbia in 2006 (end of the state of Serbia and Montenegro) has only crown this reality. Montenegro is now a sovereign state.
Montenegro, 60% of the country is located more than 1,000 m above sea level, never forget that also in the Mediterranean. It is thus possible, in mid-season to ski and swim in the sea on the same day! The coast, jagged alternates cliffs and beaches of sand or pebbles.
In the center stands out the jewel of
Montenegro: Kotor Bay, the southernmost fjord in Europe, forming a notch in penetrating 28km inland. Coastal cities, like Kotor, a World Heritage Site by Unesco, cultivate a quiet charm, marked by the Venetian Renaissance imprint and that of Austrian Baroque.

Amsterdam Venice of the North

What makes both the charm of this town, that's history in the 17th fragrance accents, mixed with modernity, creating an atmosphere that is relaxed and welcoming. The buildings on a human scale, intimate streets, canals and squares, creating an atmosphere that can not be found anywhere else. No other European city has as many monuments and museums per square kilometer. As for the name Amsterdam, it dates back to the twelfth century, when it built a dam (dam in Dutch) on the Amstel River.

The city even boasts of having the highest density of museums in the world with such prestigious institutions as the Van Gogh Museum, the Anne Frank House, Hermitage Amsterdam and the Rijksmuseum, which houses the famous Night Watch Rembrandt. Other places of interest in the capital include the Palace on Dam Square, the Amsterdam Museum, Artis Zoo, the Museum of Jewish history and the Rembrandt House.

Browse and discover Amsterdam's historic canal district, inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 2011 in Amsterdam canals, the preferred method of travel, this is the bike. Difficult to do more "local color" ...

Scotland, land of mist

Scotland, land of legends ... and more. If ghosts and the Loch Ness monster still attract some curious, most travelers are looking for the subtle blend of raw and wild nature, a rich history and a unique culture.
Scotland, land of mist ... lovers moors covered with heather and romantic lochs, cliffs and waterfalls filled will return, especially if they venture in the northwest of the country, to explore the
Highlands. This region is among the best preserved in Europe: fewer than ten people per square kilometer! It perhaps is a higher density of sheep ... some atypical shaggy cows and rebellious fringe (Highland cattle) and countless seals and birds that inhabit the many islands. Change of scenery guaranteed!
As for the Scots, they are discovered very warm, just like the atmosphere that often prevails in pubs. Their food also reveals a few surprises, such as haggis, the famous haggis, dreaded home and yet acclaimed "best dish of Scotland."
The only potential enemy backpacker still rain. So much so that the Scot claims to have invented the kilt to not have to wet his pants down! The astute reader will therefore ensure takeaway boots and waxed. And to show a little patience: the landscapes of Scotland compete so much beauty between each grain ...

Cyprus...the remains of the Byzantine Empire

According to legend, Aphrodite, goddess of love, was born from the foam at a point where the water flows over rocks on the coast of Paphos. That is why Cyprus was called "the island of love", a charm that would continue long through legends like throughout history. Then ambitious nations coveted its strategic importance, as well as its rich copper mines and forests of pine and cedar.
Land where the sun all year around, Cyprus offers a change of scenery, both in its rural landscapes, mountain and marine. But this independent republic, both Greek, Eastern and cosmopolitan door injury: a true Greek tragedy plays on both sides of the Green Line that divides Nicosia, the capital, turning it into a Berlin Mediterranean.
Traveling from east to west, from Ayia Napa to Polis, staying on the coast does not mean seeing Cyprus. Stay on the island enough time to enjoy it. Visit ancient castles, monasteries, hill stations, forests, admire the wildflowers of spring, see ancient farming methods. And do not be surprised if you greet a stranger on the street; it is in good manners in this country to welcome the stranger with a smile.

London the fashionista

London has crossed the millennium by offering a makeover. Fueled by economic growth, it has offered a spectacular architectural facelift, affirming its role as multicultural megalopolis.
Cosmopolitanism and tolerance, entrepreneurship, higher wages and the (almost) full employment have attracted a new wave of immigration until the fall of 2008.
Although the crisis has changed the situation, London always has the odds and young Frenchies are nearly 100 000 have crossed the Channel to try their luck in the European Eldorado, becoming the de facto economic and cultural capital of the Old Continent. GDP generated by the British capital is close to that of Sweden! That says it all. In fact, property prices exceeds that of New York or Tokyo and hunting many Londoners distant suburbs.

Venice... the Serenissima

Venice has the unique ability, what the cities of legend, causing astonishment every time we go back. No cliche will never make the atmosphere of winding streets, its squares, its canals and churches.
Venice, La Serenissima, is a city born from the sea and facing the sea, who always knew how to fight to preserve its independence. Of this glorious past, she kept palaces and old houses which today are all museums that reflect its distinctive past.
Venice is the charm almost every street corner, a strange mix between deja vu and wonder of discovery, the postcard and the hint, a big dip in the Middle Ages and up 'at his table, a real carnival for the taste buds!
So take the time to explore, leave the crowd. Get lost! Sacrifice your sense of direction on the altar of resourcefulness, you may come across as Corto Maltese, Commissioner Brunetti or Casanova disappointed to have lost his damsel to the output of a museum ... Go to Venice in winter, in fog, in snow or when the ping Bora ... Return here in the spring and fall, when these popular celebrations and laughing that seal, since the dawn of time, love the Serenissima has with the sea.

Ifrane...Sources, Waterfalls & Greenery

Situated in the mountains of the Middle Atlas, Ifrane is an oasis of greenery and freshness. Lakes, fountains, the change of scenery, surprising and refreshing.
Upon arrival in Ifrane, is the impression of freshness dominates. Broad avenues, parks, European style villas, you will discover here a little-known facet of North Africa. Sources and lakes abound in this region at the heart of a forest of cedars. The cottages evoke the sloping roof also surprisingly Switzerland. A break of infinite sweetness. Southeast on the road to Azrou, a multitude of extinct volcanoes form the landscape of Ito, rocky horizon at nightfall, reminds many lunar craters