When fragrant mulled wine warms your hands, the smell of freshly roasted almonds fills the air and a festive glow hangs over the entire Essen city center, it can only mean one thing: The Essen International Christmas Market has started again. From November 12 to December 23, look forward to one of the largest and most beautiful markets in the country, which will make your pre-Christmas season that much more beautiful and magical. The Christmas market stretches all over the city center, and you only have to walk a few steps to get from square to square. The centerpiece is Kennedyplatz. Here you can stroll relaxed along the stalls under a twinkling net of lights and be inspired by the variety of goods. As the name promises, the traders come from around 190 countries all over the world. There are handicrafts from Africa, Christmas decorations from Israel and jewelry from the Baltic States.

Montenegro - ’Black Mountain’) is a country in  Southeast Europe It is located a part of the Balkans and is bordered by Serbia to the northeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the north,  Kosovo to the east,  Albania to the southeast, Croatia to the northwest, and the  Adriatic Sea to the west with a coastline of 293.5 km. Podgorica the capital and largest city  overs 10.4% of Montenegro’s territory of 13,812 square kilometres (5,333 sq mi), and is home to roughly 30% of its total population of 621,000. So small you could drive across it in an afternoon. Which gives you opportunity not just skim through it but to truly absorb the essence and authenticity. Read more

Oman is a beautiful country on the Arabian Peninsula. Oman has various tourist attractions, particularly within the realm of cultural tourism. Muscat was named the best city to visit in the world by American travel guide publisher Lonely Planet in 2012, and was chosen as the Capital of Arab Tourism of 2012. Oman’s coast is lined with many beaches, with resort hotels on the coast west and east of Muscat. Jumeirah Muscat Bay Resort have established Hotel and unique Residents’ Club to serve the interests of Muscat Bay residents. Read more

With its mild climate, 3000 hours of sunshine per year and 850 kms of splendid beaches bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is the perfect holiday destination all year round. This is a country that has the oldest borders in Europe, with an exceptional range of different landscapes just a short distance away, lots of leisure activities and a unique cultural heritage, where tradition and modernity blend together in perfect harmony. Its superb cuisine, fine wines and hospitable people make this a tourist paradise of the highest quality. Read more

Jordan, an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River, is defined by ancient monuments, nature reserves and seaside resorts. It’s home to the famed archaeological site of Petra, the Nabatean capital dating to around 300 B.C. Set in a narrow valley with tombs, temples and monuments carved into the surrounding pink sandstone cliffs, Petra earns its nickname, the “Rose City.”

Latvia is a country on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia. Its landscape is marked by wide beaches as well as dense, sprawling forests. Latvia’s capital is Riga, home to notable wooden and art nouveau architecture, a vast Central Market and a medieval Old Town with St. Peter’s Church. Riga’s museums include the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, showcasing local crafts, food and music.

Capital of Latvia Riga is famed for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture. In fact, as many as a third of all the buildings in the city’s center sport this architectural style, meaning Latvia’s capital reportedly boasts one of the world’s highest concentration’s of Art Nouveau structures Read more