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Chasing Northern Lights in Finland The Aurora Borealis  or simply the Northern Lights is one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring natural phenomena you will ever see. Chasing northern is one thing common on every traveller's bucket list. It will always leave you speechless, no matter how many you have seen them before. Finland is often an overlooked destination to see the northern lights when compared to its neighbours Norway and Sweden. But this actually makes it more beautiful. Taking the off-beaten path to see the northern lights and at the same time enjoying dog sledding and sauna breaks. Finland might just become the perfect destination for you. What are the Northern Lights??? If you are reading this post, then you probably know what northern lights are..... But do you really understand the science behind these beautiful lights dancing across the night sky? Historically, the Finns believed that this phenomenon was caused by Firefox , a cre...

Amazing Road Trips Through Greece - Part 2 Meteora - Thessaloniki - Halkidiki Hi friends and really Sorry for the delay. Its been a long time since I posted my first part of Amazing Road Trips through Greece. In that part, I described the road trip from Athens to Meteora through Delphi, a perfect itinerary to see the monasteries of Meteora and some historic monuments in Delphi. If you have not read it yet, you can read it here . I have explained a complete road trip itinerary from Athens to Meteora via Delphi. Continuing our journey ahead, in this part I will be taking you to the eastern part of Greece. Traveling through Thessaloniki and Halkidiki . This journey is gonna be a mix of everything. A bit of history, food, night life and beaches. So lets start our trip. Meteora to Thessaloniki: - Meteora is just magical. Once you visit here, you will even wonder, How can this place be real ??? You can visit the monasteries, try local wine, go for hiking, rock climbi...

Italy on Train - A Perfect 2 Weeks Itinerary Italy a country with rich history, amazing culture, delicious food and beautiful sights is probably on everyone's bucket list. Being a small country, traveling by road or by train is a perfect option for exploring this beautiful gem of Europe. The best time to visit Italy is from July to August. But I feel like, the best time would be at the starting of June and in September. This way you could avoid the crowds and also enjoy the amazing climate of Italy. I personally prefer trains because they are cheap, highly efficient and time saving. Also being able to hop into train at one place and arrive at another within a couple of hours is m uch less stressful and convenient than negotiating busy airports. Plus you can spend time relaxing and gazing out of the window enjoying stunning scenery pass by. The best part about this itinerary is that, its super flexible. Suppose, if you have already visited Rome and would like to visit ...

8 Best Places to Experience Italy's History Italy is one of the countries which had major impacts on world history. Be it the Great Roman Empire, the World Wars or the birth place of Renaissance. Mainly due to its location at the center of Mediterranean trading routes. Italy was subject to some of the most brutal invasions as well as serving as a focal point for creativity and learning. With its unique  history  and beautiful architecture, Italy is a popular place for history buffs. All of its historic sites are very well preserved. So get ready to go back in time and take a look back into  Italy's History Here are 8 best places to experience Italy's History. 1. Pompeii and Herculaneum: - Pompeii and Herculaneum offer an amazing window to what life in Rome must have been like around 2000 years ago. Both these cities were destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD covering the cities with thick layer of stones, ash, lapilli(glassy lava) ...

10 European Countries with most beautiful Flags Flags are identity of a country on world stage. For some countries they represent their freedom struggle, for some they are a symbol of hope and faith, while for some it represents its people and their religion and beliefs.  Earlier, I wrote a post on  Asian Countries and their Flags  , in which I explained the symbolism behind the design of some of the most unique Asian Flags. Coming to Europe now, European countries have some of the oldest flags which are still in use. The flag of Denmark holds the record of being the oldest flag still in use. Here I will tell you about 10 most beautiful European flags and the meaning behind their design. So, lets get started. 1. Greece Greece is known for its rich history, culture and natural beauty. The Greece flag is a blend of all these factors. It has nine stripes of blue and white and there is a white cross on a square blue background at the canton position. The...