Exploring AUSTRIA

Austria is a landlocked country of roughly 8.47 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Hungary and Slovakia to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The territory of Austria covers 83,855 square kilometres (32,377 sq mi) and has a temperate and alpine climate. Austria's terrain is highly mountainous due to the presence of the Alps; only 32% of the country is below 500 metres (1,640 ft),
and its highest point is 3,798 metres (12,461 ft)^. The majority of the population speak local Austro-Bavarian dialects of German as their native language, and German in its standard form is the country's official language. Other local official languages are Hungarian, Burgenland Croatian, and Slovene.

Celebrated for its baroque architecture and as the birthplace of Mozart, the city of Salzburg offers all the historical splendours you’d expect from a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Yet Salzburg also innovatively blends tradition and modernity. Headquartered in Salzburg, Red Bull may have sent the city’s second-most famous son, Felix Baumgartner, skydiving from the stratosphere, but is also behind the design of the super cool "Hangar-7", one of Austria’s most contemporary bars and restaurants. Alternatively, why not mingle with other music lovers at the Salzburg Festival 2013 which features a live screening on the Kapitelplatz square

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Explore Armenia

Armenia is a landlocked, mountainous country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, the de facto independent Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan to the south.

Cities

Map of Armenia

• Yerevan - The capital, and by far the largest city
• Gyumri (Shirak Marz) - Second city
• Vanadzor (Lori Marz) - Third city
• Dilijan (Tavush Marz) - Popular forest resort known as the "Little Switzerland" of Armenia.
• Jermuk (Vayots Dzor Marz) - famous for its mineral waters, which come out at very high temperature and can be enjoyed at the spas. Ski lifts are under construction.
• Tsaghkadzor (Kotayk Marz) - Armenia's ski destination. 

Exploring Andorra

Andorra  is a small (pop. 73,100, size 464 km²), mountainous country in the Pyrenees mountains in Europe, and is on the Iberian Peninsula, on the border between France and Spain, in Western Europe.

Landscape in Andorra

Cities

• Andorra la Vella - Capital of Andorra
• Santa Coloma -South of Andorra La Vella towards the border with Spain
• Sant Julia de Loria -South of Santa Coloma towards the border with Spain
• Escaldes-Engordany -This is really an eastern suburb parish of Andorra La Vella
• Encamp - Parish to the NE of Andorra La Vella between Engordany and Canillo on the road to France
• La Massana -- small town and parish about 5 miles north of Andorra La Vella. You can access Arinsal - Pal ski area from it directly
• Ordino - Northernmost and least populated parish but almost the largest
• Canillo - Northeasternmost parish on the main road and border to France
• Arinsal - Small village in the north west 

There are no airports in Andorra, the nearest airports are:
Perpignan (France) 128 km to the east, no coach connections but you can take a Yellow train to La tour de Carol and further to l'Hospitalet.
Lleida (Spain) 157 km to the south, Lleida-Alguaire Flights from the UK only during the ski season, chartered by Thomas Cook Airport is 2.5 hours away from Andorra by bus. This airport was chosen in 2011 by the UK-Based tour operator "Neilson" to cater for tourists visiting the ski resorts. Flights arrive/depart on Sundays. For independent travellers, getting to Andorra from Lleida Airport can be difficult, as Montmantell bus company will leave you in Lleida town, a 20-minute taxi ride from the airport

Exploring Albania

Albania is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo (Disputed) to the northeast, Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the west, and on the Ionian Sea to the southwest. It is less than 72 km (45 mi) from Italy, across the Strait of Otranto which links the Adriatic Sea to the Ionian Sea.
Albania is a parliamentary democracy with a transition economy. The Albanian capital, Tirana, is home to 421,286 of the country's 2,831,741 people

There are plenty of things to do in Albania. For those, who prefer a relaxing way of spending their holidays, Albanian seaside is perfect. The beautiful beaches of the Ionian and Adriatic seas combined with great Mediterranean climate and delicious freshly caught seafood would make up for a great holiday. For those, who are interested in the World History, Albania is the place to come. Historical tours around the towns of Butrint, Gjirokaster, Berat, Durres and many others would not leave you disappointed. For the travelers, which prefer active holidays, Albania has a lot to share as well.
Sea kayaking,
Rafting,
Trekking,
Cycling,
Snowshoeing,
Paragliding,
are only few of the activities you can experience when staying in Albania

You can reach Tirana by coach from

• Istanbul, Turkey (20hr, €35 one-way)
• Athens, Greece (12 hr, €30-35)
• Sofia, Bulgaria (22 hr, €25)
• Tetovo, Republic of Macedonia (7 hr,€ 15)
• Prishtina, Kosovo (4 hr € 10-15 )

Exploring Sweden

Sweden,officially the Kingdom of Sweden is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. Sweden borders Norway and Finland, and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Øresund.
At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi), Sweden is the third largest country in the European Union by area, with a total population of about 9.5 million.Most of Sweden has a temperate climate, despite its northern latitude, with four distinct seasons and mild temperatures throughout the year. The country can be divided into three types of climate; the southernmost part has an oceanic climate, the central part has a humid continental climate and the northernmost part has a subarctic climate. However, Sweden is much warmer and drier than other places at a similar latitude, and even somewhat farther south, mainly because of the Gulf Stream.

Exploring Switzerland

Alps in Swiss

Switzerland is a landlocked country geographically divided between the Alps, the Swiss Plateau and the Jura, spanning an area of 41,285 km2 (15,940 sq mi)

While the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, the Swiss population of approximately 8 million people is concentrated mostly on the Plateau, where the largest cities are to be found. Among them are the two global cities and economic centres of Zurich and Geneva.

Zurich

Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world by per capita gross domestic product, and has the highest wealth per adult (financial and non-financial assets) of any country in the world.
Zurich and Geneva have respectively been ranked as the cities with the second and eighth highest quality of life in the world.






 Lake Lucerne is a lake in central Switzerland and the fourth largest in the country.The lake has a complicated shape, with bends and arms reaching from the city of Lucerne into the mountains.It is possible to circumnavigate the lake by road, though the route is slow, twisted, and goes through tunnels part of the way. Steamers and other passenger boats ply between the different towns on the lake. It is a popular tourist destination, both for native Swiss and foreigners, and there are many hotels and resorts along the shores

Exploring Macedonia

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The Republic of Macedonia is a Southeast European country, north of Greece and west of Bulgaria. 

 Macedonians make up 66% of Macedonia's population of 2 million, Albanians 23%, and Turks, Vlach, and Serbs, the rest (1994 census).
Skopje is the capital of Macedonia with over 600,000 inhabitants. 
Official name:Republic of Macedonia (English),Република Македонија (Macedonian) 
Government type: Parliamentary democracy

Capital Skopje (in Macedonian Скопје) 
Languages: Macedonian 66.5%, Albanian 22.1%, Turkish 3.5%, Roma 1.9%, Serbian 1.2%, other 1.8% (2002 census) 
Currency: Macedonian Denar (1EUR= 61,50 Denar) (rate 21/01/2013).   
Inhabitants: 2,072,086 (July 2010 est.). 
Area: 25,333 sq km  
Border countries: Albania 151 km, Bulgaria 148 km, Greece 246 km, Kosovo 159 km, Serbia 62 km (total border lenght: 766 km)

Independence: 8 September 1991 (referendum by registered voters endorsed independence from Yugoslavia)

National holiday: Ilinden Uprising Day, 2 August (1903); note - also known as Saint Elijah's Day

Visit Macedonia and you will see the heaven,beautifull nature,lakes,old history