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For some of us, it can be quite hard to continue doing sports when our daily routine suddenly stops, like it is the case when we are on holiday. The usual Eat - Run - Work - Sleep does not apply anymore because we don't have to wake up early to get ready for the day, and we'll ask ourselves anyway - I'm on holiday, why should I run?

Come with us and enjoy vibrant cities, a rich cultural heritage and scenic landscapes of unimaginable beauty - ranging from evergreen forests to mountainous moorlands, gorgeous sand beaches to savannas and dry deserts - all of which are home to a spectacular Flora & Fauna.

If we look at the statistics of Marathons over the years, we will notice something quite odd - while in the early days of the sport usually Europeans won the competition, starting from the 1960s we see an incredible increase in African victories - achieved particularly often by runners from Ethiopia and Kenya. The initial success of the Europeans can be quite easily rationalized by the fact, that most participants were actually from Europe and other parts of the world - being still colonized or drastically less developed - were mostly excluded from joining the races.

Italy - place of longing and central stage of European history. Hardly any other country is home to so many cultural treasures, dreamlike places and monuments that have endured for centuries. Starting with the Romans, whose buildings such as the Colosseum in Rome give us an idea of the power the former world empire held, to medieval cities with winding alleys such as Perugia or pearls of the Renaissance - above all Florence, where the legacy of the Medici remains clearly visible at every turn.

It comes to no surprise that runners and people that are doing sports on a regular basis have a different demand on nutrition to get the needed energy to achieve their best performance. Of course, it's hard to give a general guideline because it'll always depend on the intensity and type of the physical activity, age and gender.

One diet which is nonetheless often suggested as being a universal way to live a healthier life is the Mediterranean diet. So, what is it about?

The Netherlands - a once mighty empire with trade posts all over the globe is nowadays among the smallest countries in Europe - yet the most densely populated with over 17 million inhabitants. And even though being small in size, it can call itself the biggest in many other aspects of life.

Being home to engineers, inventors and philosophers alike, they can confidently claim to be one of the most forward-thinking places on earth.

There are many truths and myths about the world's second most popular drink - coffee. Does it benefit your health or is it actually harmful? Will it keep you up at night or increase your efficiency in everyday life?

Japan, without a doubt, is one of the most unique places in the world. The country is characterized by its long history of isolation and therefore completely independent development - just think of the famous Samurai warriors depicted in countless movies or the modern pop culture that spread like wildfire among young people!

Japanese food is known for its distinctive taste - created by contrasting flavours and a variety of ingredients, it has conquered the world and can be found in any major city on the globe.

The Japanese word Umami (which can be translated as pleasant, savoury taste) is a useful term to describe those exquisitely balanced dishes, a great mixture of proteins, vegetables and grains together with fragrant herbs and spices: Soy, galangal, wasabi and ginger - just to name a few.

Why does the whole world's attention shift to the USA on Fourth of July? The main reason lies probably in the wild celebrations commemorating the events that took place in 1776! Finally, the American colonies were free of British rule when the declaration of Independence was signed on this fateful day and the country became a sovereign nation – one that influenced the world like no other ever since.

We all notice a change in our body while doing sports. Especially when we go for a run - as time passes by - the feeling of a noticeably faster heart beat and heavy breathing can make it hard for a beginner to maintain their pace while an experienced runner can actually take some extra power from it. As we get used to physical activity, we also familiarize with the chemical processes connected to it and learn how to make them work for us - and not against us. By exploring the chemistry within our body, we might get some insight in how to use them to our favour.

Sweden is a unique in many ways. So, writing a blog about this Scandinavian country raises the question - where should I begin?

Surely the fact that they are one of the world's biggest music exporters is worth mentioning, with bands like ABBA or Mando Diao having massive success in international charts.