hidden europe 67

There is a certain maritime theme to hidden europe 67, published in mid-July 2022. We make tracks for an unsung delta on the Adriatic, visit a city on the Black Sea coast and check out the North Sea ports of Hoek van Holland and Harwich. We also take a look at the last generation of classic ocean liners, focusing on a class of Soviet ships often referred to as 'the poets'.

Picture above: Scotland’s former secret seminary in the Braes of Glenlivet – it was here at Scalan that the so-called ‘heather priests’ received their initial training as they progressed towards ordination (photo © hidden europe).

Summary

There is a certain maritime theme to hidden europe 67, published in mid-July 2022. We make tracks for an unsung delta on the Adriatic, visit a city on the Black Sea coast and check out the North Sea ports of Hoek van Holland and Harwich. We also take a look at the last generation of classic ocean liners, focusing on a class of Soviet ships often referred to as 'the poets'.

Editorial hidden europe 67

In hidden europe 67, we go mountain hiking in Croatia's Kvarner region, ponder the relationship between mining and cultural heritage, take to the rails in Germany with a wonderful slow travel deal and discover a former Catholic seminary in the Braes of Glenlivet. We also visit both Hoek van Holland and Harwich and make tracks for an unsung delta on the Adriatic.

Adventures of the Jadran

The Jadrolinija shipping routes of yesterday saw sailings from Venice to Piraeus with half a dozen stops along the way. It was possible to sail direct from Opatija to Corfu or from Venice to Rijeka. We take a look at inshore shipping down the eastern shores of the Adriatic.

Branding Glenlivet

Rarely has a beverage gained such a boost from a royal namecheck as when George IV arrived in Scotland and requested a glass of Glenlivet. At the time, the distillery at Glenlivet was an 'under-the-radar' affair operating outwith the law.

Reading Celati

The Italian wordsmith Gianni Celati, who died in January this year, was not best known for his travel writing. It was for Celati a sideline in a career that mainstreamed on literature and culture. We take a look at some of Celati's work.

10000 steps

The EU-funded EXCOVER initiative reveals how lesser-frequented regions of the Adriatic coastline have real potential to alleviate pressure in tourist hotspots. One of the EXCOVER case studies is the Po Delta region of Italy.