I have lived and worked in three countries that happen to be located in three different continents outside my home country. When people ask travel recommendations for the region I have lived in, I can give advice from a perspective … Read the Story
Visiting a city that has plenty of must-see sights can be a daunting experience if you haven’t studied the local public transportation network. There are cities across the world that have been designed for private cars alone, but … Read the Story
I know travelers who carefully plan every stop, meal and site for a night before they leave home. I also know travelers who have a general idea where they want go, and let the road take them for an … Read the Story
European Union is serious with its ambition to reduce green house gas emissions by more than 55% by 2030. One of the biggest pollution sources is traffic on busy roads of Continental Europe. Now, the Council of EU says … Read the Story
Traveling, seeing the sights, and meeting all kinds of people of a happy country is one thing, but learning the secret of becoming happy yourself is another thing. Finland, the happiest country in the world for … Read the Story
Europe’s railway network provides a comfortable way to see the continent from west to east, and from south to north. New investments in high-speed train routes and night trains with bed compartments have introduced … Read the Story
European Union started a program known as Discover EU in 2018, providing young Europeans train tickets for traveling within the continent. 200,000 Europeans and a number of EU decision makers seem to be happy with the results because the … Read the Story
Every traveler has a set of criteria that he or she knowingly or unknowingly applies for making decisions where to travel. Some people like to live dangerously, whereas many people prefer safe destinations, especially if they … Read the Story
Portugal is a popular southern European travel destination for many reasons: its glorious beaches and historic cities attract tourists for short visits, while digital nomads, pensioners and remote workers like to stay for … Read the Story
I can easily understand why travelers tend to be enthusiastic about ancient villages. The nicest ones are pleasant and charming to explore, often located in an idyllic place. They are pretty, and without wasting too much … Read the Story
Audiobooks have become popular in situations when reading a book is not possible, such as driving a car, while doing household chores or simply when it is time to let the eyes rest. Even the popular music streaming service … Read the Story
Here is a secret that some airlines may avoid telling travelers: many city-to-city trips in Europe are faster by train than by airplane. How is it possible? When you calculate the total travel time, flying includes plenty of wasted … Read the Story
