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The French department of Savoie, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, abounds in intimate, hermetic villages, often giving the impression that time flows slower in them and the 21st century has not yet reached them. An enthusiast of glass, steel and metal architecture, who loves skyscrapers, shopping centers and loud clubs, and spending his holidays intensively, "ticking off" the main attractions of the area, is unlikely to be here. When, on the other hand, the climate of the French province will meet the supporter of the so-called slow tourism, will come back here more than one and not twice. This is especially true of the southern shores of Lake Geneva, with the majestic peaks of the Savoy Alps decorating the background.

Slow tourism on the shores of Lake Geneva

The German part of the Baltic Sea has a lot to offer. Beautiful beaches and numerous islands surrounded by wild nature attract more and more vacationers from all over Europe every year. Among the multitude of attractions that nature offers is the largest German island, Rügen, the tourist pearl of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Rügen is so crowded that in order to spend your holiday there, you must remember to book places well in advance. The island is not only an area where we can fully devote ourselves to blissful relaxation on the beach - it is also an excellent base for trips to nearby health resorts. The healing properties of iodine-saturated air have long been appreciated by patients who came here to regain strength from both Germany and other countries. Rügen is separated from the mainland by the narrow Strelasund Strait. In 1936, the Rügendamm railway and road bridge was built, and since 2007, you can also get to Rügen via a three-lane viaduct intended exclusively for car traffic - a bridge called Rügenbrücke, 2,830 meters long, one of the longest in Central Europe.

The Holy Land - Rugen

The Tuscany region is one of the most visited places on Earth. The mild climate, beautiful landscapes and rich history attract millions of tourists from all over the world every year. Tuscany is the land of Chianti wine, vast beaches on the Ligurian Sea and historic Florence, the city of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Summer in Italy can be very troublesome. The heat and the ubiquitous stuffiness bother you so much that everyone - both the resident and the tourist - wants to cool down in the water. The beaches of the Ligurian Sea are crowded, but don't be afraid, there is enough space. However, if we want to rest in silence, among picturesque landscapes and singing birds, it is better to abandon the vision of splashing in the sea and go to the lake instead. In Tuscany, a great place for such a trip is Lago di Bilancino, the largest reservoir in the region, created by human hands.

Lago di Bilancino - the miracle of Tuscany

The Pomeranian Voivodeship has a lot to offer to people planning holidays. In addition to attractive tourist resorts, such as the Tri-City, Słupsk or Lębork, it invites you to beautiful beaches, lures with the richness of greenery and the kindness of the inhabitants, and Pomeranian campsites offer a wide selection of places for camping. All this makes the area visited by thousands of tourists every year. One of the most frequently chosen places is Łeba, whose unique location and unique atmosphere attracts vacationers like a magnet.

Wandering with the dunes - Łeba

Some people do not associate sunbathing with Germany at all - rather with Spain, Italy, Croatia or Greece. Meanwhile, our western neighbors have beautiful and diverse beaches, not only on the Baltic Sea, but also on numerous lakes. In northern Germany, there is a unique land called Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, inviting holidaymakers to relax on almost 2,000 kilometers of beaches. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a German federal state located in the north-eastern part of Germany. It tempts people who love fish dishes (from simple sandwiches to exquisite dishes) that can be eaten in virtually every larger town. It tastes like Sanddorn-likör, a tincture of sea buckthorn called Russian pineapple. It attracts cyclists with well-organized and marked paths, including those on expressways. When planning a vacation in Germany , especially in this region, it is worth taking your own bicycle with you. But if we do not have it, we can easily rent it in larger seaside resorts.

Holidays on a German beach

People who like variety will fall in love with Trentino Alto Adige. It is a region in the north-eastern part of Italy, bordering two other Italian regions and two countries: Austria and Switzerland. Its location translates into a huge number of tourist attractions and a varied cuisine, richly drawing on the influence of its neighbors. If Italy, especially Trento, then polenta. It is usually served baked (smacafam), with bacon or sausage. Cheeses are an important element of the local cuisine, produced in most alpine valleys and chapels. Those interested in new flavors should try the mild Pustertaler, the spicy Graukäse, and if they like goat's milk products, then also the Ziegenkäse. When someone plans a vacation in Italy in terms of culinary experiences, they will quickly find out that Trentino-South Tyrol is the perfect destination for gourmands. The region is famous for apples, which are a frequent ingredient of dishes. It is worth getting to know the taste of the local strudels and the so-called Apfelküchel, pancakes a bit like donuts and a little pancakes. Local soups are nutritious, thick and difficult to digest - with a base of pork, potatoes or tripe. Meat is eaten a lot, ranging from poultry, through beef and venison, to trout and rabbit. Alto Adige boasts Speck dell'Alto Adige , a pork belly on the bone, dried and smoked in small artisanal factories in the Venosta Valley. It is protected by the IGP mark, and in regional restaurants it is served as a snack or appetizer, with dark bread or rice bread. When talking about the kitchen, the wine must not be forgotten. Red wines predominate in the region, but the most famous are white wines, including Sylvaner, Müller Thurgau and Gewürztraminer. They are distinguished by an unusual aroma and lightness.

The taste of apples at Lago di Ledro

She is liked despite numerous bans, including smoking outside the city, making noise or picking plants. Cyclists also love it. Even those who would normally use the car ride bikes here - there is no such option for tourists here. It is recognized by actors, models and politicians. They rest there without fear, despite the fact that it is located in close proximity to the Cote d'Azur, where the hustle and bustle, crowds and paparazzi can disrupt the holidays of many famous stars. There is a beautiful place in the south of France. At the beginning of the last century, it was a wedding gift, and in the 1970s it was renamed a national park. We are talking about the largest of the islands in the archipelago Îles d'Hyères, the wonderful beauty of Île de Porquerolles . Seven kilometers long and five kilometers wide, gently bulging with five ranges of hills, it tempts not only with its romantic history. Tourists visit her to see the charming town lying in her heart. They want to get to know the beaches with golden sand stretching to the north, washed by azure waters - including Notre Dame, Plage d'Argent or La Courtade. They also want to see the sea-torn cliffs to the south.

French crescent - Île de Porquerolles

Beautiful like Venice, smart like Bologna - what city and where do they say so? Such sayings circulate in the Veneto region (Veneto), and refer to Padua, picturesquely situated on the Bacchiglione River, in the Po plain, in north-eastern Italy. Thanks to its location, Padua is a great starting point for exploring the attractions of the region. Famous Venice, the city of gondolas, is 40 km away, so you can easily go on a day trip to the capital of Veneto . But Padua itself is unlikely to bore anyone. It is an old center (founded in the 4th century BC), during its long history it has experienced severe damage several times, being an independent republic, attacks by the French and Austrians, and finally joining the Kingdom of Italy. Many traces of a turbulent past remain in it. The patron saint of the city is St. Justyna, the most eminent virgin of Padua. A chapel was built on her grave, and then a church. In the 16th century, as a result of an earthquake, the temple was completely destroyed. In the following years, the monumental building Basilica di Santa Giustina , which is today a symbol of Padua, was erected on the ruins.

A trip to Padua

A real tourist pearl in the northern part of Germany is the magnificent region with meadows, forests and peat bogs. This is called The Lüneburger Heide (Lüneburger Heide), an area stretching between Hanover, Bremen and Hamburg, ending in the east with the Elbe line. It is crossed by numerous streams and rivers (including Ilmenau, Aller and Leine) with dozens of picturesque old mills. There are also lakes and other water reservoirs in the region, but the greatest fame of the Lüneburg Heath is caused by the moors.

The land of &quot;living lawn mowers&quot;

The Naples area is one of the most visited places in Italy by tourists. Mount Vesuvius and the perfectly preserved Pompeii are just a substitute for attractions waiting for vacationers who are thirsty for experience. It is also a land of grapevines, olives and apricots. The term "Happy Country", as this is the Latin name of this region (Campania felix), perfectly reflects the prevailing moods there. About 100 km south of Naples (one hour by train), in the province of Salerno on the Tyrrhenian Sea, is the town of Agropoli. It is a great idea for a holiday in Italy for people who value a quiet holiday, and for them the holiday means complete de-stressing. Agropoli has the atmosphere of a place where people enjoy life. It is a quiet town full of kind people, where the sea is so incredibly blue that at first it is difficult for the eyes to get used to it. He will fall in love with everyone who puts a foot in it. Crossed by a network of winding streets, it will attract and charm the visitor with the atmosphere of relaxation and lack of rush. There are cozy restaurants waiting for tourists, serving, among others, delicious pizzas and delicious wine. Agropoli comes to life in the evening hours, but the buzz of conversations and games lasts until the morning. After dark, pizzerias, restaurants and supermarkets reopen.

Vacation in a happy country

Crystal clear sea, beautiful sandy beaches, jagged cliffs, lots of small islands, and among them friendly people smiling to everyone - this is a phenomenon of Sardinia, delighting everyone who visits this wonderful island. It is located 240 km from the mainland, and every year thousands of tourists choose it as their holiday destination. It is famous not only for wonderful landscapes and weather, but also tempts with delicious, healthy cuisine and excellent wine. This is the land of centenarians - Sardinia is known for the fact that its inhabitants are resistant to depression and live to a ripe old age. Isn't that the perfect vacation spot?.

Little Barcelona

Lower Austria is a land of castles, monasteries, vineyards and delicious cuisine. It covers a quarter of the entire country and is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. A great option to admire its landscapes is to travel on the Danube ferry. In turn, on land you can get to know its flavors in one of the hundreds of restaurants along the Danube, enjoy the regional wine and views. And there is a lot to see. Forests and steppes, alpine meadows and lakes, valleys and mountainous landscapes - nowhere else in Europe in such a small area will we find such harmonious and yet so different landscapes. In the midst of all these contrasts lies Sankt Pölten, the capital of the federal state of Lower Austria.