Did you know that the Canary Islands were named after dogs, not birds? There are lots of birds on the islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa but the name “Canary Islands” actually originated from the Latin word for dogs – Canaria. So you could as well call these islands “Islands of the Dogs”.
Category: Europe
Incredible places in Europe
Barcelona Travel: The Most Instagrammable Spots
Barcelona is one of the most Instagrammable cities in Europe, and no wonder why it is packed with tourists from all around the world. If you are planning your Barcelona travel and looking for the best places to visit in order to boost the likes of your Instagram account, read on. I’ve rounded up the…
Malta Travel Guide
Malta is a small island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, in the south of Italy. The island is one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world and is known for its isolation and tranquility. Malta is laid-back, packed with history and the island has hosted shootings of some of the world-famous…
The Best Christmas Markets in Europe
It’s that time of the year! The most charming Christmas Markets have just been setting up their most beautiful wooden chalets and Christmas decorations within Europe, and it is time to visit one (or a few) of them for a cozy winter. Thousands of Christmas market booths within Europe please their visitors with crafts, hand…
How to Spend Two Days in Vienna
To be honest, Vienna wasn’t on my bucket list but I decided to spend a weekend there as the flight times from Doha were perfect. Who would know it would become one of my favourite European destinations! It was Autumn when all trees changed their colours and it made Vienna even prettier. If you’re…
Dublin with Qatar Airways
Ireland is one of the most underrated destinations in Europe – probably due to its grey weather, but the country is full of castles and ruins to discover and fall in love with. It has such a good vibe as Ireland has the youngest population in the European Union. I visited Dublin and Galway in June, as…
Weekend in Como Lake
If you live in Europe and are looking for a weekend getaway, look no further than Como Lake. Abount 45 minutes away by car from Milan Malpensa Airport, the lake’s surrounding towns are extremely pretty. Set against the foothills of the Alps, the lake is shaped like an upside-down Y, with three slender branches that…
Cherry Blossoms in Bonn
When it’s about cherry blossoms, first destinations that come up in the minds are Japan and Washington DC, but the city of Bonn’s cherry blossoms are totally beating the competition these days. Named among the ‘Places to See Before You Die’, Aldstadt (old district) of Bonn, Germany is covered with pink cherry blossoms for 20…
4 Days Roadtrip through South Iceland – A day-by-day Itinerary
Vikings and Elves of Iceland is a country really worth a visit. With its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields, it offers visitors two different kinds of experience in summer and winter. Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, directly east of Greenland, Iceland is Europe’s westernmost country. While its neighbour Greenland is considered as part…
That Incredible Place 