Special video about US

This is going to be our last blog post and to make it very special, we filmed a video!!!

In this short video each of us tell where we would like to travel next and why. We all have different destinations in mind and various reasons why we want to visit that country.

But one thing is common: we are very excited to start our next journey.

Everybody equally contributed to the video. Everyone was in both positions, once the interviewer, then the interviewee. Special thanks to Theodora who made video editing.

Thank you for taking time reading our blog and hope you enjoyed our stories, adventures and experiences!

- The Voyagers Team -

Mykonos Magic

In the final stretch of our trip to our ancestors homeland, my family and I visited the magical island of Mykonos. 


The beauty of this city cannot truly be captured with photos, with the narrow pathways between villas engraved with culture and the streets thriving with history.

(https://www.e-mykonos.gr/en/mykonos-history/)

Out of all the cities that my family and I visited, I enjoyed Mykonos the most because of the peacefulness of the city itself and hospitality shown by the locals! During our time in Mykonos we indulged in fresh home made waffle cones and gelato alongside the picturesque beach of Kalafati. 

(https://mykonostraveller.com/listings/kalafatis-beach-mykonos/)

With the fresh breeze of summer sweeping through the Island, we had the opportunity to go windsurfing and snorkling on two of the days spent on the Island. 

(https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g662620-d7985173-i214824732-Kalafatis_Beach-Mykonos_Town_Mykonos_Cyclades_South_Aegean.html)

With our trip coming to an end, we enjoyed the last few days soaking up the European sun and enjoying the endless amount of traditional Greek food!  

--Theodora--

Lillafüred

I’m going to show you one of my favourite place. I have been there in countless times, but i never get bored of it. Lillafüred a popular tourist destination because it has many thing to offer such as closeness of the forest, narrow gauge railway (which is really fun especially for children), hotel, waterfall, cableway adventure park and a lake.

The narrow gauge railway climbs up the mountain in a slow pace allowing passengers to look at the beautiful view. Also, it goes through two long tunnels where it’s pitch black, and kids always scream there. The whole tunnel echoes and it filled with the noise of children. It’s really fun!

Source: https://borsodihir.hu/helyben-jaro/2018/02/ujra-a-teljes-palyan-jar-a-lillafuredi-kisvonat

The main attractions are the Hotel Palota, terrace gardens, the Lake Hámor and the waterfall. Hotel Palota was built in 1930 and it’s a spectacular building. Right next to it is the terrace gardens where many colourful flowers are planted. On the a lake you can hire a boat and view the place from a different angle. The best to visit the waterfall after rainy weather or in spring when the snow starts to melt because the more water flow the more beautiful the waterfall is.

Source: https://blog.szallas.hu/a-meses-lillafured-kalandjai/

Terrace Gardens (my picture)

The Waterfall (my picture)

When last time I was in Lillafüred, I went to cable way adventure park which was recently opened. If you are afraid of height, don't go there. But if you are up for a challenge, I highly recommend. You need find balance and use your strength to overcome obstacles. I was struggling with one obstacle and did know how I will do it. Accidentally I asked this question aloud "Who had this stupid idea of doing this???". It was funny because it was MY idea. I was happy because I completed the whole course. In overall, I enjoyed doing it and I would definitely do it again.

It's me climbing across. (my picture)

Me after going down from the building using ziplines. (my picture)

-- Reni --

City of Lights

The beautiful city of Paris is home to some of the world’s most visited landmarks. I was lucky enough to visit Paris in 2012 with my family and experience the exquisite residential streets, landmarks, tasty food and wonderful shopping.

If you visit Paris it is an absolute must that you climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, as you experience a spectacular view of Paris from above.

(View from the top of the Arc de Triomphe – own photo)

(Arc de Triomphe – own photo)

(View from the top of the Eiffel Tower – own photo)

(Eiffel Tower – own photo)

The Louvre Museum and the Notre Dame Cathedral are also must see sights. When I visited Paris, we chose to explore some of the city from a top deck bus, which I would definitely recommend as you are able to hop on and off at any time, while also being able to listen to facts about Paris whilst on the bus!  

(The Louvre Museum – Retrieved from: https://theworldismymuseum.com/2016/07/10/how-to-visit-the-louvre-paris-france/)

(The Notre Dame Cathedral – own photo)

Whilst in Paris, you visit a traditional French bakery and try a delicious pastry!

(Retrieved from: https://www.parisianist.com/en/eat-and-drink/top-ten/top-5-best-croissants-in-paris) 

Paris is a great city to visit all year round, however the spring time is especially beautiful! 

I would love to hear your travel experiences if you ever visit Paris!! 

Home of the Bengal Tiger

Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, known to be the densest city in the world. Trust me, you will have to visit the country in order to see what 1,252 people per square kilometer feels like.

                                  (source:https://www.ghurbo.com/blog/Beautiful-Bangladesh)

On your trip here, you will get to take a stroll around the largest bay in the world, The Bay of Bengal. World’s longest unbroken straight 120km sandy beach meets the bay at Cox’s Bazar.

          (source:https://steemkr.com/travel/@greentree0/world-largest-sea-beach-the-cox-s-bazar)

Bangladesh’s national animal is The Royal Bengal Tiger, with a roar that can be heard up to 3 kilometers, the animal graces the Sunderbans.

             (source:https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g293892-d8818812-i170437945-Royal_Tiger_Safari_Resort-Chitwan_National_Park_Chitwan_District_Narayan.html)

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Also termed the land of rivers, Bangladesh is a hidden tourism treasure, waiting to be discovered!


By Shuprova

                                                                                                                                                   

Santorini Dreaming

The second stop on our trip was to the picture perfect Santorini! 

As we explored the city, we travelled deeper into blue seas and white villas, could you imagine anything more perfect? 

(Imerovigli, personal photo)

(Imerovigli, personal photo)

During my time in Santorini, my family and I stayed at the Laokasti Villas where we woke up each day to an open buffet of warm fresh croissants and freshly cut fruit with home made Greek yoghurt made by one of the local Greek villagers. Our breathtakingly beautiful hotel overlooked the sunset of Oia, which is actually considered to be one of the main attractions of the city, and definitely should not be missed. As the fiery sunset slowly descended, we enjoyed a traditional Greek dinner of Lamb sovlaki and salad in a warm pita bread.

(Sunset of Oia, personal photo) (Sunset of Oia, personal photo) If you're looking to get in a bit of exercise into your trip and enjoy stunning views, I would highly suggest you book the infamous volcano walk. The walk usually takes around 20 minutes where you can travel all the way to the top and will see smoking craters and views of the crystal blue water that surrounds the island of Santorini.

(https://www.in-santorini.com/santorini-volcano-tour.php) 

--Theodora--

Vietnam: Rich in Culture and History

Hey Everyone! Its Brooke again. 

Vietnam is a beautiful country, rich in culture and history. I visited Vietnam in September of last year. It was my first trip alone, and a trip I will never forget! Landing in Sai Gon, I was met with extreme heat and over a million motorbikes in this city alone. Sai Gon is known for its chaotic but vibrant streets, and also the Cu Chi Tunnels near the city, a large maze of war time tunnels from the Vietnam War.

Sai Gon Motorbikes. Personal Photo

Next, I headed up to Hoi An, a delightful little town with colourful French buildings crossed with Chinese temples; a reflection of the city's melting pot of colonial history. The Hoi An markets are a tourist favourite; where travellers from everywhere take a bit of Hoi An home, a lantern. 

Hoi An Lanterns. Personal Photo

Next, the sleeper train took me to Ha Noi, Vietnam's capital city. Here, historical figure and Vietnamese hero Ho Chi Minh lies, where many line up for hours to pay their respects. 

Sa Pa is a mountainous region not far from Ha Noi; a place I highly recommend visiting. The rice terraces make for a beautiful hike. 

Sa Pa. Personal Photo

-Brooke-