BALTIC CRUISE

Making a cruise it is a good way to visit a few cities in a few days. This cruise it lasts more or less between 7 or 11 days.

At first, you have tpo get a flight to Copenhagen, Denmark. Then when you get to Copenhagen you should go to the port and go on board.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

The next day you should arrive to Warnemünde, Germany. There you can visit th Doberan Cathedral and squares with shops.

ROSTOCK,GERMANY

Next day you will arrive to Tallin, Estonia there are lot of things to do like visiting its streets with lots of shops, or going to Alejandro Nevski Cathedral.

TALLIN, ESTONIA

 Then you will have two days of travesy to arrive to St.Petersburg.
To visit St.Petersburg you have a post on my blog, Ileave you hear the link:
https://lauraarfer.blogspot.com/2019/06/saint-petersburg.html
In St.Petersburg you will spend two days.
The next city would be Helsinki, the capital of Finland. In Helsinki there is a huge market with lots of local products. You can also go and visit the underground station because it is one of the most beautiful stations in the country

HELSINKI, FINLAND

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And finally the last city of your long journey you will visit Stockholm in Sweden. There you can go to the Royal Palace and if you are lucky you can watch the changing of the guard.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

And this it is all for the momento.

ARCHIPIELAGO OF HAWAII

The hawaiian archipielago is formed by nineteen islands and atolls, as well as islets, reefs and sandbanks. The archipielago takes the name of the main island Hawaii. Today I am gonna show you the three most popular islandas of the archipielago.

1. OAHU
Oahu is the most populated island of Hawaii. The biggest city is Honolulu the capital of the state. Waikiki is the most popular city to go surfing or for spending a relaxed day. Pearl Harbor is a bay situated at the west of Honolulu, there is a northamerican naval base.

OAHU

2. KAUAI
The oldest and northernmost island in the Hawaiian island complex is covered with emerald valleys, sharp rocky towers and rugged cliffs sculpted by weather and weather conditions. Centuries of growth have formed tropical forests, rivers with bifurcations and high waterfalls. Some parts of Kauai are only accessible by water or by air; in this way, you will discover views you would never have imagined.

KAUAI

3. MAUI
The island is named after the legendary demigod Maui. According to tradition, this hero, known in different places in Polynesia, created the islands by fishing them from the bottom of the sea with a magical hook, which the inhabitants of those places identify with the constellation of Scorpius.The Haleakala National Park is one of the most beautiful corners of Maui. It is a volcano about 3050 meters high covered with beautiful vegetation and with stunning views.

MAUI

These are th three most popular hawaiian islands, I hope you like it.

GREEK ISLANDS

Today I am ging to show you my three favourite greek islands.

1. SANTORINI

Santorini is an ideal destination for lovers of the islands, as it is a very particular island, with its crescent shape, with that big bay and the islets in the middle. It is very easy to travel and has very nice beaches, archaeological sites, museums, cities with their beautiful white houses with blue roofs. There are hundreds of things you can see on this dream island during your vacation.

SANTORINI

2. MYKONOS

Probably the most famous Greek island. It has a typically Cycladic landscape. It is arid and surrounded by magnificent beaches. It owes its fame to the beauty of its capital, Chora, to its white houses of narrow and intimate passages, as well as to its many high quality beaches. It is a very visited island, with a very accentuated and crazy nightlife. Here we must make an important clarification: there is a gay environment but as much as anywhere else. As this environment there are many more, as many as there may be on the island of Ibiza or Tenerife. The tourist has to take into account that it is a small island and therefore the distances are short. The island of Mykonos, more and more, is chosen on a trip to Greece as the only destination. Likewise, more and more are the "repeater" clients of this island. And they say it is the best island to establish human relationships: Since its size is small, everyone is close to others.

MYKONOS

3. MILO

Milo or Melos is a small Greek volcanic island of the Aegean Sea, belonging to the Cyclades archipelago. On its coasts are interesting geological phenomena and there are archaeological remains of the Minoan, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine stages.

MILO

These are my favourite Greek Islands, I hopr you like it!

SAINT PETERSBURG

Saint Petersburg is the second most populous city in Russia after the national capital Moscow, with 5,351,935 inhabitants (2018) and a metropolitan area of ​​5.85 million. It is located in the Leningrad Region. Today I'm going to sum up you a quick guide to visit the city in a few days.

St. Petersburg

1. NARVA TRIUMPHAL ARCH

The Narva Triumphal Arch  was erected in the vast Narve Square, Saint Petersburg, in 1814 to commemorate the Russian victory over Napoleon. This arch is near the metro station so you can catch it to go to other places.

NARVA TRIUMPHAL ARCH

2. UNDERGROUND STATION

The Saint Petersburg metro is a rapid transit system in Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It has been open since November 15, 1955. Previously known as the V.I. Lenin Leningrad Metropoliten, the system exhibits many typical Soviet designs and exquisite features, as well as decorations and works of art that make it one of the most attractive and elegant objects in the world.Due to the unique geology of the city, the St. Petersburg metro is one of the deepest subway systems in the world and the deepest by the average depth of all stations. The deepest station in the system, Admiralteyskaya, is 86 meters underground. Serving around 2 million passengers a day, it is also the busiest metro system number 19 in the world.

MOSAIC IN THE UNDERGROUND

3. PETERHOF PALACE

The Peterhof Palace is a palace and park complex located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, about 29 km from St. Petersburg. It is located in the territory of the city of Peterhof. The palace and park complex of the city of Peterhof and its historic center is part of the World Heritage called "Historical Center of Saint Petersburg and annexed monumental complexes". The center of the complex is the Great Palace, which is built on the maritime terrace and is Baroque. Its parks and fountains stand out.

PETERHOF PALACE

4. HERMITAGE MUSEUM

The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, is one of the largest art galleries and antique museums in the world. The museum's collection occupies a complex consisting of six buildings located on the banks of the Neva River, the most important of which is the Winter Palace, the official residence of the ancient Tsars. The rest of the architectural complex consists of five buildings, including the Menshikov Palace, the General Staff Building and an open storage facility. The museum was formed with the private collection that the tsars were acquiring for several centuries, 
and it was not until 1917 when it was declared State Museum.

HERMITAGE

ENCHANTED BEACHES IN TENERIFE

Tenerife is a Spanish island near the african continent. It has a fantastic weather throughout the year. So I'm going to show you five enchanted beaches located in the south of the island.

1. PLAYA LA TEJITA
This beach is located in a village called Granadilla de Abona near the red mountain. It has more than one kilometer in length. A peaceful place to rest from the crowd. One of the inconvenients it is that the wind is so strong.

PLAYA LA TEJITA

2. PLAYA DEL DUQUE
Playa del Duque has been created for all those who love tranquility, the sea breeze and the sun. A beach of tourist excellence that is located in an enclave of high standard and high quality. It is located in one of the newest area of ​​Costa Adeje and next to the emblematic Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque.

Next to the promenade, and very close to the beach, you can find a wide variety of restaurants and exclusive shops.

A place so great that, has been awarded the Blue Flag award

PLAYA DEL DUQUE

3. PLAYA DE LA PINTA
It is a beautiful beach of golden sand ideal for family. It has a very calm wave, thanks to the installation of dams and its strategic location, next to one of the main port sports of the Island, Puerto Colón, in the municipality of Adeje.

One of the main attractions of the beach is its wide range of water sports. You can enjoy inflatable castles in the water, excursions in jet ski, diving and parascending, among other activities.

You will love the promenade that surrounds La Pinta, as it has a great atmosphere during the day and part of the night. You will find all kinds of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. In addition, the beach has all the services you need, public transport stops, telephone, showers, nearby parking, etc.

PLAYA DE LA PINTA

4. PLAYA DEL MÉDANO
El Médano is one of the most charming beaches in the south of Tenerife, whether you are passionate about water sports or want to enjoy a fantastic family day. The beach has the distinction of Blue Flag, which guarantees high quality services and optimal water conditions for bathing.

The beach of El Médano, located in the municipality of Granadilla de Abona, stands out for the beauty of its fine gray sand and the majestic view of the volcanic cone Montaña Roja.

The area closest to the town is the most familiar and with less waves. As you go along the promenade you will find surf shops, restaurants and cafes, in a very cosmopolitan atmosphere.

The area furthest from the town is ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing. On this beach, world-renowned championships such as the Windsurf and Kitesurf World Championships are usually held.

PLAYA DEL MÉDANO

5. PLAYA CHICA
If you are looking for a genuine place to breathe a real seafaring atmosphere, you have to visit Playa Chica in El Medano. This cove of calm waters and golden sand shares space with the small fishing pier of the town, which makes it a place full of life and colorful, with its boats and fishing gear.

Next to it there is a promenade that will make you lose yourself in the streets of this beautiful town, where you will find all kinds of services, such as restaurants, shops and cafes where you can have a drink and have a great day.

PLAYA CHICA

This are the five beaches I hope you like them! See you in the next post!
Laura.