One of the largest and best restored historic city centers in Europe was designated World Heritage site already in 1978. Today, the old town district in the city of Krakow, Poland is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from across the world. Beautiful antique houses, … Read >
If you like to travel to another city or even to another country to follow a sport event, you are not alone anymore. Of course, every two years there is a lot of talk about the Olympic Games, and how many … Read >
If you are planning to travel in Europe and want to find budget-friendly destinations, you might want to research east Europe. It is the region where you will get more travel days for your euro (or whatever the local currency happens to be). The difference in the average cost is … Read >
More and more travelers are choosing trains to reach their destinations, especially in Europe where distances often are perfectly suitable for rail and road travel. As everyone who has booked a cross border train trip in Europe knows, it tends to require time, and willingness to research country specific train … Read >
Sometimes, on the road it is possible to find something unexpected, like a strange construction of stones, or a curiosity from ancient times that leaves a note in your long term memory. For instance, I encountered a huge field of megaliths in Brittany, France years ago. It was amazing, but … Read >
The most visited travel destinations in the world tend to be the same year after year, although changes happen as well. Changes are gradual – it may take 10 years, for instance, for the top 5 most popular countries to be reshuffled. A consultancy of large … Read >
During the past few years, railways and trains have been getting plenty of investment from the EU, from many European countries, and enterprises that see an opportunity in sustainable travel. New night train routes have been introduced, high-speed trains are connecting more cities across borders, and a number of … Read >
Think what you want about the European Union, but the fact is that it has succeeded in many things that has made traveling in Europe much easier than it used to be. Most countries have the common currency Euro, monstrous roaming fees of mobile … Read >
Scam artists have many ways to deceive travelers when they are booking accommodation. You might think that it is only online where the risk of becoming a victim of fraud is real, but that’s not the case. A survey discovered that making reservations … Read >
Yes, we know that the capital of Latvia is Riga and the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, but what on earth is the Green, Smart, Innovation, or Culture Capital of Europe? Well, they are capitals of European countries that have been awarded an extra … Read >
