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České Budějovice Czech Republic: Royal City With a Proud Beer Heritage

I took my first trip to Ceske Budejovice when I was 13 while on a camping trip in the region with my parents. Since that was a looong time ago, the look of the town got totally wiped out of my memory and all I could remember was the shiny tennis racket that my father […]

11 days ago 1 More
 

Why Visit Warsaw Poland? 10 Reasons to Take the Polish Capital Seriously

Chances are when you’re considering visiting Poland, you’re mostly looking at Krakow and that’s about it. I don’t blame you, I was the same. But then an opportunity to visit Warsaw Poland presented itself and I jumped at it and couldn’t be happier about the decision! Let me explain why the city of Warsaw deserves […]

1 month ago 3 More
 

Winter in Prague: The Most Magical Season

Prague in winter is incredibly beautiful. Even if you’re one of those who do mind the cold weather, fortunately there are still many things to do and enjoy. Winter might as well the best time of year to visit Prague. Franz Kafka loved Prague most during the wintertime, probably because the city feels more magical and mysterious, […]

1 month ago 46 More
 

Top Things to Do in Taormina – One of the Best Places to See in Sicily

Taormina is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy and is the full package for a one day trip. It’s got all the best elements an ancient Italian city could offer. The city and its surroundings are an absolute must see when you’re in the region and it’s considered one of the best places […]

2 months ago 3 More
 

Šibenik Croatia: Combining Sightseeing With Adventure

Today, let’s zoom in on one of the most interesting, yet still quite undiscovered, regions of Croatia: the Northern-Central Dalmatia. We’ll explore the amazing historical city of Šibenik and venture beyond its perimeters to experience thrilling adventures. Ready? Šibenik Did you know that Šibenik was the first city founded by Croats, not Romans or Greeks? […]

3 months ago 2 More
 

How Locals Spend Summer in Prague

Summer has finally made its way to Prague so I thought that it’s about time I explained what to do in Prague in summer and how we locals’ actually spend summertime in Prague! You know, Czech Republic is rather cold for the larger part of the year…it’s not necessarily bad, as winter and snow make […]

3 months ago 7 More
 

Local’s Guide to Things to do in Olomouc Czech Republic

I’m not saying you should skip Prague! Not at all. But once you take in all of Prague’s beauty, despite the crowds of tourists, you might be ready for a town of a comparable charm, yet full of locals rather than tourists. Welcome to Olomouc, the 6th largest city in the Czech Republic. With Olomouc […]

4 months ago 6 More
 

Hiking in Montenegro: Mountain Adventures

In case you, like me, have recently had an increased thirst for nature adventures, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Montenegro, the country of lazy Balkan inhabitants (fun prejudice admitted even by the Montenegrins), big national pride and incredible achievements considering the country’s size and age. Montenegro has existed as a sovereign state […]

6 months ago 12 More
 

Places to Visit in and Near Perth

When looking at the map of Australia, it might seem like Perth is quite isolated from most of the action happening on the Southeast Coast of the country. Many tourists end up not even venturing out there. But it’s more than worth it just to fly over the outback in the middle! Check out what […]

9 months ago 5 More
 

The Transylvanian Triangle: Sibiu – Sighisoara – Brasov

Transylvania has lured travelers since the time of publishing Bram Stoker’s novel on Dracula. The legendary Vlad Tepes, the inspiration for Dracula, called this region home. To get a real feel of what Transylvania is like, you need to visit more than just the castle(s) associated with Dracula! Let me take you to these three […]

10 months ago 21 More
 

13 Highlights of Ostrava, a Proud City in the Czech Republic

What a revelation! I’ve lived for more than 30 years with the notion that Ostrava is mostly just a dirty polluted Czech city that is hardly worth visiting except from the music festival Colors of Ostrava. But guess what – I found myself in Ostrava for work and fell in love. I think it wasn’t […]

11 months ago 8 More
 

8 Things to Do in Tiraspol, Transnistria, a Bastion of Soviet Tourism

Transnistria is a noodle-shaped chunk of land wedged between Moldova and Ukraine. Its capital, Tiraspol, is easily accessible from Moldova and is an ideal place if you’re into unique travel experiences. This time it’s all about seeing a place stuck in time, living still in the ‘good old’ Soviet times. Read about why you should […]

1 year ago 8 More
 

Transfagarasan Highway: The Most Scenic Road in Romania

Chances are if you’re planning to explore Romania beyond the famous Transylvania, you’ll have to cross the major mountain range in the middle. I hope you’ll forget about flying, because the road that crosses it, called Transfagarasan, is way too unique to miss out on. It often tops lists of the most scenic roads in […]

1 year ago 9 More
 

Visiting Masada and the Dead Sea in Israel

I’m sure the Dead Sea is on top of your must-see list, if you’re heading to Israel. It was on mine too. While I actually ended up with a tight schedule, I decided to sacrifice a day in Tel Aviv and head to the Dead Sea instead. Was that a good idea? Keep reading and […]

1 year ago 4 More
 

What to do in Eilat: 3 Natural Parks

Visiting Eilat in Israel is a no brainer, especially after you’ve explored Jerusalem and checked out Tel Aviv also. Eilat is unique in many ways. I found the geographical one to be the most interesting. Did you know that from Eilat, you can see 3 different countries? That’s on a clear day, of course. Just […]

1 year ago 6 More