In 1887, Antonio Cederna, president of the Milan section of the Italian Alpine Club, said: "If Livigno had a passable road connecting them to Bormio and Poschiavo, it would become the second Davos." These were prophetic words, but it took almost a century to build the Munt la Schera tunnel connecting Livigno with Switzerland. From the very beginning, there is one-way (shuttle) traffic in it, and you can pay for the ride only in cash and only in euros or Swiss francs. After the tunnel was opened, the town changed beyond recognition - it was first and foremost loved by winter sports enthusiasts. So much so that it even received the "SnowTrex Award 2012" distinction. No wonder, the snow cover stays here for up to 7 months, and the resort is called Europe's Tibet or Italian Tibet, because it is the place with the highest sunshine in the whole Alps. For this reason, tourists especially like it, for whom the guarantee of nice weather is important.

Piccolo Tibet - Livigno

Imagine a snow-covered town among mountain peaks without cars - this is Avoriaz, the only ecological ski station in France. There is a total ban on car traffic here, and there are skiers and horse-drawn carriages and sleighs on the streets. The system of city lifts allows you to ski anywhere, from the very moment you leave the hotel. What else makes a special impression on tourists? The chasm overlooked by a part of the residence and the amazing futuristic architecture of buildings, somewhat reminiscent of multi-story beehives. In the 1980s, they were designed by an architect named Avoriaz, to whom the town also owes its name. It was then that the Gates of the Sun, or Les Portes du Soleil, were created, connecting Swiss Morgins and Chamery and French La Chapelle, Morzine and Chata.

The highest station of the Gates of the Sun - Avoriaz

We all know how most fairy tales begin. However, if one asked where the fairy-tale-sounding Transylvania actually lies, many people would have a problem with the answer. Meanwhile, it is not that difficult - Transylvania is another name for Transylvania. It sounds equally mythical, although it defines a completely real place. Specifically, a region in central Romania. This exotic country can be reached by train via Hungary or Ukraine, but it's best to go there by car. Such a journey is safe, and it also makes it easier to navigate through small villages with lots of sights worth seeing.

A fairy tale about transylvania

Budapest, called the little Paris of Central and Eastern Europe, is considered by many tourists to be one of the most beautiful cities of our continent. Monumental buildings, bridges, hanging on the water like beautiful, modern cobwebs, as well as radiating avenues, perfectly visible from the most representative place of Budapest, Castle Hill - it must be admitted that the city's architecture is thoughtful, majestic and often a real work of art. If we only have a weekend to visit Budapest, it must be a very intense weekend. There is so much to see. At the beginning, it is worth noting that most tourist routes in Budapest lead along the Danube - the most beautiful and most important monuments stand on both its banks, and the Buda itself with Pest is connected by seven road bridges. They have been built in various styles, thanks to which they create a wonderful panorama, which is best seen from the Gellert Hill. The first bridge that connected parts of the city was the Chain Bridge, built on the initiative of politician István Széchenyi. Both ends are guarded by beautiful stone lions.

A blissful weekend in Budapest

Who hasn't heard of bullfighters and bullfighting? Today, Spain is faced with a great problem, the halls of the bullfight are closed, animal protectors are speaking. And corrida is a very important aspect in the Spanish tradition, although the way of fighting should be changed so that the bulls do not suffer so much. In this case it is impossible to make both the wolf and the sheep satisfied. Now some of the performances have simply been moved to the south of France. Bullfighters are associated with macho, with typical Spaniards - male, brave, brave. After the bullfight, flamenco stands in line, then Don Quijote, created by Cervantes, known here as Don Quixote, asks for his Sancho and windmills in Castile. Castile, probably, is very picturesque, H. Popławska mentions it in Spanish romance, writing "Castile ... the strongly beating heart of Spain, under a sky so bright and clear that when you look at it, you fear the infinity of the universe". Besides, when we say "Spain", we see an image of the homosexual director Almodowar and former prime minister Zapatero. That's it… Is there anything more to Spain, which has recently been hit by an economic crisis? Of course !!!.

Viva Espania!

Barcelona is the capital of the Spanish province of Catalonia. It is colorful, bustling and teeming with life - which also has its disadvantages, as it is simply crowded in high season. And it is mercilessly. Barcelona fans say its popularity grew even more after Woody Allen's film "Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona", set in this beautiful city. Every avid fan of Allen's work had to come here and see with your own eyes the places where the characters of the film walked. However, if we go there out of season, we will miss not only the crowded streets, but also the greatest heat. The Catalan capital is beautiful all year round, the winters are light here (about 10 degrees), and to taste all its tastes, it's best to come in autumn or spring. The weather will be beautiful enough, but not bothersome as in summer, people a little less - in a word, perfect for sightseeing. Upon arrival, it is worth buying the Barcelona Card, thanks to it we will receive many discounts, including on public transport and admission. An important information is the possibility of free admission to some museums - you need to check in advance on which days the offer is available.

Barcelona - a city of senses and artists

Anyone who traveled to Toulouse while visiting France, surely knows why it is called the pink city. Situated on the Garonne river in the south-west of France, the second largest academic center after Paris is full of dark pink buildings. Besides the color of the bricks and the number of students, Toulouse is known for several other things. These include, inter alia, St. Saturnina and the Church of Jacobins.

Toulouse - the city of violets

Ireland is a country where you can meet a Pole as often as an Irishman. Thus, even without knowing the language, it is possible to communicate. Even though the climate is temperate, the actual Irish weather is changeable and capricious - it's best to carry an umbrella with you. But not only the aura can surprise you. For example, who knows that you give gifts to postmen before Christmas? And that Halloween comes from here, not America? Or how to explain the uncertainty of sellers who see in the hand of a tourist a banknote with a face value of more than 100 euro?.

Green Island three-leaf clover

It will be a story about Paris different from the one known to most of us. There will be no descriptions of romantic dinners at a table overlooking the Eiffel Tower or the delights of the Champs Elysees. No photos in front of the Arc de Triomphe. We will not visit the Louvre Museum and stop in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral to look for the famous Beetle. But we will look at other, equally interesting places. Everyone knows Paris, even if they've never been to it. We have seen the beautiful scenery of the city of love in so many films that it seems that you will feel at ease upon arrival. And at the same time, before the trip, tourists feel excited about visiting this unique place. A special name was even created - the Paris syndrome. Some scientists believe that this is a painful amazement that it is not as beautiful as it is on the screen and it mainly affects Japanese tourists, disappointed with the reality they find. It is probably better, however, to accept the first opinion - that this syndrome is a fascination and joyful tension before arrival, which can even manifest itself in an acceleration of the heart rate.

Paris different from the movies

Krakow is a city that, in fact, cannot be visited only during the weekend. However, today's lifestyle does not often allow us to stay in one place for a long time. A city with over a thousand years of history, many churches, tenement houses, squares, theaters and parks gives us a great room for maneuver when it comes to choosing tourist routes. We assume that a typical tourist comes to Krakow on Friday evening. After transfer from the airport or arrival by car and accommodation, it is important to familiarize yourself with the atmosphere of the city. Then it is no longer possible to enter most museums, so it is worth taking a walk inside the Planty Park. The beginning of the route is usually around the Barbican, which protected the city from the north. It is a medieval building that was built at the end of the 15th century. It used to be connected with the Florian Gate. Next to this gate we can also see the towers: from the east the Pasamoników and from the west Carpenters and Carpenters. In addition, the city arsenal has been preserved. There is an interesting anecdote related to the preservation of this fragment of the city walls. In the first half of the 19th century, walls and churches were demolished in Kraków to make more space in the city. The well-known Krakow architect Feliks Radwański raised the problem that the Florian Gate must stay, because it would be rude to let the northern winds blow the dresses of Krakow ladies. And so the gate has remained until today.

Krakow at the weekend

Winter is a backup and many followers of white madness are already planning winter trips to the mountains. The search for accommodation begins, checking the skiing conditions, ticket prices and the most suitable ski region. When we decide on the place that suits us best, we decide to leave and ... and flap, we come to the place, no snow, in addition, the accommodation is not like in the pictures, but what to do, after all, we will not come back if the stay for the whole week has already been paid for and there is no point in returning the cash. Such situations do happen, but the most frequent cause of disappointment is not so much the quality of the hotel or accommodation, but simply a freak of nature under the title "snow is gone and it will not be". When going on such a trip, we are forced to commute to another resort every day to go skiing, or to give up the already paid hotel or apartment and rent another one in a different place or decide to go hiking in the center of the town.

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Piccolo Tibet - Livigno