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  A walking tour of another extraordinary place in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Blagaj . This location attracts hundreds of tourists every year, mainly because of the Dervish Monastery, known as "tekija," built in the 16th century on solid, rocky ground, and the source of the Buna River. This site is located about 10 km southeast of Mostar , and above the monastery, a massive 240-meter-high rock wall rises. On this rock, the ruins of the medieval town of Stjepan Vukčić Kosača can still be seen today. Archaeological research has confirmed that the area also contains remnants of a late-antique structure, and the current monastery was built on the site of an older Bogomil sanctuary, about which history has not preserved precise details. Over the centuries, the complex of buildings around the tekija has been repeatedly renovated and rebuilt, primarily due to damage caused by falling rocks. The last renovation took place in 2013, and a year earlier, in 2012, the completely destroyed...

  A walking tour in one of the most beautiful places in Switzerland , and perhaps even in the world. Here is Lauterbrunnen , a village located in the canton of Bern, in the administrative region of Oberland, in the Lauterbrunnental valley, where the Swiss Prealps meet the Bernese Alps. From over 200-meter-high vertical cliffs, as many as 72 waterfalls cascade down into the valley and onto the village of Lauterbrunnen, hidden in their shadow. The valley is also one of the deepest in the Alps. Towering over the landscape are the peaks of the Bernese Alps, the most famous of which are Jungfrau (4,158 m), Mönch (4,107 m), Eiger (3,970 m), Breithorn (3,780 m), and Schilthorn (2,970 m). It is worth mentioning that this valley was likely the inspiration for Rivendell, the legendary valley appearing in The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. The village of Lauterbrunnen itself is located in the valley at an altitude of approximately 795 meters above sea level and has 2,315 permanent resi...

A walking tour recorded at the end of August in the incredibly picturesque small village of Gandria , Switzerland , located in the Ticino canton on a steep hillside at the foot of Monte Brè and on the shore of Lake Lugano. This place, unchanged for around 100 years, exudes a pervasive nostalgia, featuring winding alleys, steep staircases, walled courtyards, and arcades. The village has a ban on car traffic, meaning one can only reach its outskirts— all to preserve the historic character of its many buildings. Gandria is both a part of the city of Lugano and an independent village on the northern shore of Lake Lugano, situated right on the Italian border. It has a permanent population of about 275 residents. Despite being located in the Alps, the village is home to Mediterranean vegetation, including palm trees, olive trees, and beautifully blooming oleanders. We begin our walking tour on the pedestrian road Via Nosera, passing through small gardens with olive trees and a view of the l...

  This walking tour was recorded at the end of August in one of the most recognizable and famous towns in southern Switzerland — Zermatt , located in the canton of Valais. The town lies in the upper part of the Mattertal valley, on the Mattervispa river, in the Pennine Alps, at an altitude of 1,608 meters above sea level. It is the southernmost ski resort at the foot of the highest peaks of the Swiss Alps. Zermatt is most commonly associated with the Matterhorn (4,478 m), arguably the most famous mountain in the world. In the vicinity of the town, there are as many as 38 mountain peaks over 4,000 meters high. Some of the most well-known include Dufourspitze (4,634 m), Dom (4,545 m), Liskamm (4,527 m), Weisshorn (4,506 m), and the Matterhorn (4,478 m). These peaks are surrounded by massive glaciers such as the Gorner Glacier — the second-largest glacier in the Alps — as well as the Findel Glacier and Zmutt Glacier. Zermatt is one of only nine places in Switzerland where combusti...

  A Walking Tour through another mountain village, the well-known ski resort Saas-Fee in southern Switzerland , located in the canton of Valais, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Alps." Saas-Fee village is situated on a high-altitude plateau at an elevation of 1,800 meters above sea level in the Saas Valley. The village is surrounded by 13 peaks exceeding 4,000 meters, including the highest mountain in Switzerland, the Dom (Dom de Mischabel - 4,546 meters above sea level), as well as other notable peaks such as Nadelhorn (4,327 m), Lenzspitze (4,294 m), Alphubel (4,206 m), and Weissmies (4,023 m). Saas-Fee is one of nine Swiss villages where combustion engine vehicles are prohibited. Here, you will only encounter small electric delivery vehicles and minibuses. In summer, visitors can enjoy numerous one-day excursions as well as 350 kilometers of hiking trails and thematic routes. Of course, let’s not forget the friendliest residents of the village—the famous tame mar...

  A walking tour of the charming Alpine village of Bettmeralp in Switzerland , which is located at an altitude of 1,948 meters above sea level and is completely free of car traffic, accessible only via a large-cabin cable car. The only vehicles you will find here are light electric ones used for transporting goods or people. In the immediate vicinity, the exceptional Aletsch Glacier reigns, the first site in the Alps to be recognized by UNESCO as a Natural World Heritage site. This family-friendly summer and winter resort stands out with a high number of sunny days—there are as many as 300 days of sunshine per year. Bettmeralp is located in southern Switzerland , specifically in the canton of Valais. The village features incredibly charming chalets, friendly residents, a lively village center with shops, bars, and local grocery stores, and above all, fantastic views that will immediately captivate anyone who sets foot in Bettmeralp. There are also many historical landmarks, one ...