Rivers and the Viking Reach: Lifelines of Conquest and Culture
Discover how rivers like the Thames and Seine powered Viking raids and settlements—bringing war, trade, and Norse culture deep inland.
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Plitvice Lakes From Above
Gazing upon the Plitvice Lakes from above is akin to peering into a hidden realm of natural splendour, where the very essence of beauty is distilled into a breathtaking tableau. The landscape unfolds like an artist’s dream, with a mosaic of 16 interconnected lakes shimmering …
Rivers in England: Facts and Figures
Discover rivers in England—from the winding Thames to hidden rural streams. Explore key facts, figures, and what makes these waterways so unique.
The Kupa / Kolpa River
The Kupa / Kolpa River is a medium-sized river in Slovenia and Croatia, flowing in beautiful mountains in upper stretches and meandering in the plains.
The Mur River source – the charm of the Alps
The source of the central European river Mura is located in beautiful settings of Austrian Alps. See how it looks like, in photos and videos.
The Buna River source – the harmony of the nature and culture
The source of the Buna River in Bosnia and Herzegovina is not only natural attraction but also cultural.
Tagliamento – last living alpine river in Europe
Even though the Alps look like an undefeatable fortress, many of its rivers are actually tamed, either by the dams or regulations. They are often torrents and cause flash floods. Tagliemiento in Italian Alps still resists the human encroachment, and we can observe almost pristine …
The Una River – the one and only
The Una River is one of the most striking rivers in Balkans. Flowing in deep canyon, through spectaculars waterfalls, it is a heaven for nature. Also, it is popular rafting venue.
Rivers of Europe – the oases of the old continent
Europe is inhabited for millennia and, therefore, nature is significantly reduced, rives of this continent are sometimes the only remnants of nature. On the other side, some rivers still roam freely.
Rivers of Albania
Albania is a nature redoubt with short rivers that span high mountains, deep valleys, and short lowland parts before eventually meeting the Adriatic Sea. Many of them are threatened by the dams.