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Where to Go in Europe for Easter? Try Krakow!
Krakow for Easter of 2019? Well, why not? Easter is great time to travel. Half of the world has a longer weekend and there are festivities and celebrations. Depending on your location, you’ll surely have many opportunities to not stay at home! For the biggest Easter flare head to countries with strong Christian traditions. In […]
20 Best Things to Do in Baku Azerbaijan (and Around)
I must say I didn’t know much about Azerbaijan before going there. I barely remembered Baku was the capital and that they had rich oil reserves… That was it. But a trip to Baku Azerbaijan and surrounding areas opened my eyes and I discovered a multi-faceted country with rich culture and history. I went on […]
In Search of the Light in Gorlice Poland
I love diverse places, especially those that take me by surprise. When I was getting ready to visit the Polish city of Gorlice, my expectations were not high. After all, if I never heard about the city before, it can’t be anything too special, right? Well, it turned out I was completely wrong. Gorlice is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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