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Koenigstein - Powerful Fortress on the Elbe

Koenigstein, Germany Fortress Koenigstein is situated in Saxon Switzerland , a part of Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The fortress with nearly 800 years history is located on a plateau at an altitude of 240 meters above the Elbe. If you want to visit the fortress by yourself and use train be ready for a long climbing.

Saxon Switzerland - Mountains and Picturesque Trails

Saxon Switzerland, Germany Saxon Switzerland is a part of Elbe Sandstone Mountains, situated not far from Dresden . It is a fantastic place where tourists enjoy picturesque sights. But be ready for long climbing.

Moritzburg - the Castle of Cinderella

Moritzburg castle, Germany Castle Moritzburg is situated in 14 km from Dresden . There you can easily get into a fairy tale. The castle was built in 16th century as a country estate for hunting. Many people saw this castle in a film and didn't know that it is a real building in Germany. I mean the fairy tale "Three nuts for Cinderella". It was shot there in 1973.

Koala, Flamingos, Giraffes and Cactus Thickets in the Center of Dresden

Dresden zoo Can you imagine flamingos, koalas, giraffes, zebras in the heart of Dresden? And what will you say about tropics in Germany? All these fantastic things you can see in the zoo and botanical garden in Dresden center. 

What to See in Dresden, the Town Called Florence on the Elbe?

Dresden, Germany Dresden with its cosy atmosphere has become the powerful source of inspiration for me. It is the place where you will find pleasant people, fantastic architecture, the place where you can rest and have fun.

Christmas Dresden

Christmas in Dresden Christmas time is always special. This year I spend it in Dresden . Richly decorated streets, Christmas markets… In Dresden you will see what really holiday is.

Several Hours in Vienna

Vienna Travelling along Czech Republic I decided to visit the capital of Austria - Vienna. I spent there only several hours and I would like to visit it again, to wander along its streets and palaces.

Voronezh - New-Old City in Russia

Voronezh, Russia Voronezh was founded in 1586 as a fortress in 500 kilometers from Moscow . The city with 400 year history was seriously damaged during the Second World War. More than 90% buildings in the city were destroyed. Voronezh was reconstructed to 1950: some old buildings were saved.

Cesky Krumlov - the Old Town in Czech Republic

Cesky Krumlov If you want to feel yourself in an old fairy tale just visit Cesky Krumlov in Czech Republic. The center of the town is an object of world cultural heritage, guarded by UNESCO. So tourists can walk along the streets those have been looking the same for many centuries.

Galichya Gora and not Angry Birds in Central Russia

Galichya gora, Lipetsk region Galichya gora is a nature reserve in Lipetsk region. It is one of the smallest reserves in the world. The place is well-known because of its plants, birds and animals. There tourists can see ancient rock formations, visit the museum and look at different predatory birds.