Italy, April 2024. I was cruising along a highway between Alessandria and Cremona in northern Italy. It was time for the first coffee break of the afternoon. A large service station with a restaurant, fast food eateries, shops, and a cafeteria was in the right place at the right … Read >
Author: arihak
Sunrise at a beach in Algarve, Portugal
Morning walk at the a beach in South Portugal, near the town of Albufeira. The renowned kilometers-long Falesia beach looming in the background.
The Second Edition of travel guide Algarve, Southern Portugal shows you around the beaches, town, villages and sights of the region with photos, maps, top lists, and … Read >
Handicraft shop in Loule, South Portugal
Loule is a historic town in Southern Portugal with remnants of a castle, protective walls, and a really pretty antique center where the shop is located. The town is also a wonderful destination to see how life goes on in an authentic Algarve town that large tourist crowds haven’t discovered … Read >
Scammers have discovered a way to steal travelers’ money by exploiting Booking.com online service
I must admit that this scam is clever. It doesn’t, however, mean that a party of the scam – hotel reservation service Booking.com – shouldn’t do something to prevent it. Here is how the scam works, and if there is anything you can … Read >
Spanish Mediterranean city of Valencia named as the European Green Capital 2024
Since 2008, the European Union has annually awarded Green Capital recognitions to cities that are leaders in environmentally friendly urban living development. Cities with more than 100 000 inhabitants compete for the Green Capital title and towns with 20 000-100 000 residents may try to win … Read >
Pretty medieval town of Colmars (almost) in the middle of nowhere in the French Alps
Traveling in Europe often comes with surprises, especially in countries with rich history and varying landscape. Recently, our mission was to explore the high Alps in France (which we did, and it was a breathtaking experience), but little did we know that we would stumble upon a medieval town in … Read >
The best cities to live and work as rated by expats
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 of a person who has years of experience … Read >
Is Portugal driving campervans and motorhomes out of the country?
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 months especially during the winter in the country. … Read >
Algarve, Portugal campaigns for campervans and motorhomes to stay in designated areas
The south coast of Portugal, Algarve, is a popular winter escape destination for northern and central Europeans. Many fly to Faro, the only airport of the province, but many visitors also drive their campervans and motorhomes to the south coast. There is a wide range of camping … Read >
The most exciting walking and cycling tours in Valencia City, Spain
Valencia is Spain’s third largest city, but its location on the Costa Blanca by the Mediterranean Sea make it the most pleasant year-round destination. The city has good public transportation that can transport visitors from sight to sight, but a popular way to move around is cycling and walking. Here … Read >