http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/EuropeExplorer/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from EuropeExplorer en-us Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:17:38 +0000 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:17:38 +0000 This tiny principality is located in central Europe between Austria and Switzerland. Vaduz is the capital of this Alpine dwarf. The population is only some 35000 but the quality of life is one of the highest in the world. It is the smallest Germanspeaking country in the world. It is also one of only two countries in the world that are doubly landlocked meaning that all surrounding countries http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Liechtenstein/blog-354302.html A little town with less than 15000 people Gmunden is a tranquil resort in Upper Austria. It is situated next to lake Traunsee and is surrounded by high mountains. The main attraction in Gmunden is the Schloss Ort. This castle was founded around 1080 and was built on an island in the Traunsee. You can reach it by a long wooden bridge.Another interesting stop might be the ceramic factory producing http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Austria/Upper-Austria/Salzkammergut/blog-353774.html Roman Orange was founded in 35 BC. It has probably the most impressive Roman theater in Europe. The theater is over 2000 years old and can hold 10000 spectators. Today the theater hosts a wellknown international opera festival Chorgies d'Orange. Many famous opera singers have performed here.The Triumphal Arch of Orange is believed to date back to the time of Augustus or Tiberius although so http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Orange/blog-352998.html What else could I start my travel blogging experience with if not with my favorite place in EuropeDespite Monaco being such a tiny country it has it all. This European dwarf boasts of long history sophisticated architecture stunningly beautiful nature lovely weather and cultural life. Believe it or not it even has a zoo and several gorgeous gardens including the Princess Grace Rose Garde http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-352583.html