A friend of mine used to start planning his family’s next summer vacation from the moment their ongoing vacation ended. His method was to write a list of places they should visit, and things he wanted to buy from the destination. What … Read >
Andorra is located on the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain. I tend to think of it as a country whose territory has developed around a valuable valley that has connected south (the Iberian peninsula) and central Europe for ages.
The capital Andorra La Vella … Read >
EU Commission has created an ambitious plan for streamlining the booking of train tickets in European Union countries. The Passenger Package proposal aims at allowing travelers to book a single ticket for a cross-border train journey that may include multiple rail operators. Additionally, travelers are planned to have the right … Read >
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 >
