Recently, we completed a road trip to south Europe as we have done a few times before, but this time following a new route. Perhaps the route was why I paid closer attention to the driving culture and behavior on the road in each region. Driving … Read >
The next time you plan to have a coffee break in a place that used to have a perfectly functioning electric vehicle charger, an essential component maybe missing from the charger. Criminals seem to be interested in (relatively short, but copper-laden) cables attached to high-power chargers.
I successfully charged my … Read >
Europe is the world’s favorite tourist destination. While this benefits economies in destinations, some of the most popular cities and towns are also experiencing problems with the number of visitors. It has been evident for a few years already that residents in cities like Venice or … Read >
Violent air attacks in the Middle East that started on the last day of February have far-reaching consequences that affect daily lives of people who may live thousands of kilometers away from the region. Travel – both for business and leisure – is … Read >
After the difficult period of worldwide pandemia, tourists are on the road again. In 2025, the world traveled more than the year before pandemia. Where did tourists go? Which regions lost visitors, and which ones welcomed more travelers? Here are the statistics for 2025 and a few trends for 2026.… Read >
This time, I decided to travel to Montpellier by train. It proved to be the right choice. The main train station Saint-Roch is next to the historic city center. I could walk to the hotel, and then later explore the … Read >
Planning a longer than a couple of weeks overseas trip, or considering for countries where to relocate, many additional factors become into play than, for instance, booking a week in a southern European beach resort. Safety, infrastructure, culture, health services, friendliness, and many factors are important when staying … Read >
For a few years, residents in the most popular tourist destinations in Europe have been complaining about crowds, especially during the peak vacation seasons, that take over their streets, restaurants and many apartments as well. While residents’ concern is real, where do … Read >
Some travelers may want to visit the same Mediterranean island in 2026 where they have enjoyed vacations every summer for the last 12 years, whereas others have already planned the projects that must be completed at the summer cottage during the vacation. Still, if we look at the millions of … Read >
Walking around a city center or hopping on a bus tour are perhaps the most popular ways to see the sights of a city. Instead of walking, during the last ten years I have done my city tours on a bicycle many times. … Read >
