Travel With Cynthia

Mykonos, in my opinion is one of the nicest island's (better than Santorini) forming part the Cyclades (a group of Greek islands). The island got its name from the grandson of Apollo. This island lies between Tinos and Syros (also part of the Cyclades)  and it is 85.5 square kilometers. This is a great destination for summer holidays, specially since it is nicknamed as "The island of the winds". This nickname was given due to the strong northern winds that blow strong during the day, which make it better for surfers so they can enjoy surfing and also for other water sports.  During the past years it also got it's reputation as the party island of the Cycladic islands, with sunbathing, cocktails on the beaches and clubs on-going day and night. Paradise and Super Paradise are the best two beaches for party lovers. The windy roads of Mykonos On this island there are only 32 TAXIS, so to travel from one town to another a taxi costs quite a lot and you need to be v

For my parents 35th wedding anniversary we all went together for a cruise around the Greek Islands. The cruise was from Venice to Venice and since it is well known how expensive Venice is, we decided to stay in the next town (10mins away) called Mestre.  If you want to go to Venice but not spend a lot of money on accommodation and be close to Venice,  than Mestre is your place. River of Mestre We stayed at a hotel called Residence Elite Hotel , a modern hotel, with all the necessities, including a small fitness center. Breakfast was descent which included bread, hams, cheeses, cereals and some sweets. The beds are extremely comfortable for a good night sleep, which will give you the right boost to tour around Mestre or Venice. The hotel is roughly 15 minutes away from the town center on foot. This town is full of different characteristics with different architectures of both Norman, Gothic and possibly a touch of Baroque, with its main square Piazza Ferretto having different

This was my first time going on for a cruise and it started off from Venice. It is 6.00PM and buuuuup buuupp the cruise sounded its horn.. Time to go... We had two tug boats escorting us out from the port one pushing from behind  the ship and one on the front.  As soon as we made it half way out of Venice it was amazing as we got the perfect time for sunset. While leaving the beautiful city of Venice we got to see the water canals of this city, Marco Polo Cathedral and the ship/boat activity in the port is amazing... Obviously while seeing such beautiful scenery I got inspired, so as soon as we were out of Venice, I ran downstairs to our room sat down in our gorgeous balcony, watching the sunset and  started writing this post.... Simply stunning, a great peaceful and serene moment.  Constant Ocean views On a cruise you can constantly enjoy endless views, port views, land views and endless sea views.  If you are the tenant of a room with a balcony, I do suggest you spend a

Poland was our honeymoon destination  during the warm months of summer. Poland has both cold winter weather and in summer hot sweaty days.  While spending 15 days around Poland we pretty much came to a conclusion that it is nice and worth another visit. Picturesque mountains Mountains in Poland are breathtaking. The long never ending mountain ranges are spectacular. Anyone which is a fan of nature, you have to visit the Tataras, a true paradise. It is the perfect place for hiking in Summer, with mountains covered in green vegetation and lashing white in Winter perfect for skiing lovers. Morskie Oko The Food! Food in Poland is great. They do have a different way of cooking however food was always delicious. They enjoy their soups and meat. They have some national Polish dishes like Pierogis (polish dumplings) and borscht ( sour soup). I was not a fan of the sour soup but the piergois where super yummy.  If you have a sweet tooth I do suggest you go for pączki (doughnut

One of the most popular skiing resort in winter and one of the most famous mountains you can enjoy a walk on during summer, is Kasprowy Wierch. This mountain is located in the south of Poland and splits Slovakia and Poland. This mountain has an altitude of 1,987m. On top of Kasprowy Wierch Fun fact: Weather permitting one can easily cross the borders from Poland to Slovakia on-top of the mountains. This resort had become so famous that in the early 90s that back in 1936 a cable card was built. It being built so early in the 90s make it one of the oldest in Europe. In 2007 it was closed for a while to modernize it. The cable car is split onto two stops and one has to change cars to reach the peek. The first stop is made at Myślenickie Turnie which is at an altitude of 1325m. It roughly takes 15 minutes to get from the bottom to the summit of the mountain. Through the whole cable-car ride you are provided with unlimited picturesque views, from forest trees, to lakes, si

Poland, is part of central Europe and holds over 38.5million people. Poland’s capital city is Warsaw and some other known cities are Kraków, Gdańsk, and Poznań. This places give Poland a bit of everything. Kraków and Gdańsk being the historical cities while Warsaw has the energetic and liveliness lifestyle. Outside this beautiful cities Poland is covered with hills, mountains, rivers and lakes and ample of green that provides you with each breath that you will you will inhale fresh air. There are a lot of both historical and natural places to visit in Poland. My husband and I visited Poland for our honeymoon and went places in the south of Poland like; Morskie Oko, Zakopane, Kasprowy Wierch and Kraków. Upon arriving to Krakow we drove to Zakopane and stayed at an amazing B &B called Willa Rajka . The house is amazing all built with raw wood. All rooms are decorated in a very nice rustic way and are very clean. Most rooms have balconies which offer mountain views. Breakfas

The Rila Monastery One and a half hour drive away from Sofia is this beautiful monastery known as The Rila Monastery Tip: from here you can also view the seven Rila lakes The Rila monastery is the most famous Ortadox monastery and is the largest one in Bulgaria. As the name of the monastery  states 'Rila' it is found within the Rila mountains in the valley of Rilska River. This monastery was originally called Saint Ivan of Rila. Sain Ivan was the founder of the hermit 'Ivan of Rila', he spent his life devoting for fasting and prayers.  The Rila was built back in the 14th century (1335). The older building being the Htrlyo's Tower. Rila's holy cloister eastern part was built during the 20th century. The monastery  nowadays holds around 60 houses of monks. The Rila Monastery Grounds Whilst there we had the opportunity to talk to a monk and he explained to us that you can actually enjoy a night of peacefulness and sleep at the Rila Monaster

Heyyy there :) I wanted to continue showing you the beauty of Bulgaria this time going to a city in Bulgaria called Plovdiv. Plovdiv is roughly two hours by car away from Sofia and 2.5hrs away from Bansko. This is considered to be the second largest city in Bulgaria. There was researches done that in Plovdiv there was habitation dating back to the 6th millennium  before the common era, hence it is known to be one of the oldest cities within Europe. This city boosts its charm with different colourful houses, some of which are creaky old, dating back to the 19th century and some have been nicely renovated keeping their charm.  Some of these old houses have now been renovated to form museums and galleries. You can also find some really nice romantic guesthouses.  Plovdiv boasts   with a lot of roman history especially in the old town of  Plovdiv. There is a roman stadium, a mosque and several churches in the center of Plovdiv Renovated house in Plovdiv One of the nicest th

Hi there, just after the World cup is over I decided to sit down and start writing another post. Since it is very hot in Malta and I do miss colder weather, I was thinking of one of our cooler holidays... Skiing in Bansko. If you are looking for a less expensive than the norm skiing holiday, Bulgaria is the place to go.  I have already been in Bulgaria skiing on four separate occasions and always been to Bansko resort. My other experience skiing was in Italy at San Martino di Castrozza.  Not withstanding the lower cost, Bansko is full of charm, character and beautiful views.  This town sits at the bottom of the Pirin mountains and has a lot of hotels, restaurants and pubs.  Apart from the fact that Bansko has a great skiing resort with very long lines it is also a great town with a lot of history.  Bankso, is roughly two hours away from the nearest airport which is Sofia. During the four years we have been there, I have seen an increase in people; both locals and tourists. Thi

Hey there :) It's me again, back to the little Mediterranean island, Malta. During this post, I will be taking you on a journey towards a small region of Macedonia called Berovo and Canyon Matka. I had never thought of going to Macedonia until one of the airlines connecting from Malta added them to their trip list and so the planning began. This time round we decided we needed a relaxing trip rather than an  adventurous  one.  After some research I came across this small town of Berovo and this amazzzingg hotel called Aurora resort and spa , which is heaven for peace and tranquility. The flight from Malta is rather short a two hour flight. As soon as we where getting of the plane, we realized that we had taken the first trip from Malta to Macedonia,  as we were greeted with a red carpet, sparkling wine and nibbles. The journey from the airport to this resort is a long drive of three and a half hours. The  first bit of the drive is a great drive with some amazing views. Hal