Only a few weeks ago, nitpicker celebrated the first year with an electric van. Despite a few beginner hiccups, we had far more positive than negative experiences during our EV road trips during this time. All and all, everything was … Read >
I traded my trusty old campervan powered by diesel engine to a modern electric van about a year ago. Since then, it looks like our road trips have become more frequent. We have completed multiple overnight journeys, and three long (a week or longer, up to 3500 km … Read >
In the southern France, not far from the Mediterranean Sea nor from the Pyrenees mountain range, the walled town of Carcassonne continues to amaze visitors as it has done for two thousand years. The fortified walls protect medieval houses, a Gothic church and an ancient castle that all can be … Read >
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 >
A long, but exciting and entertaining road trip took us across Europe from Estonia to southern France in October. All eight countries that were along our route are members of European Union. Thanks to EU, we didn’t have to worry about phenomenal roaming charges for our mobile phone communications, or … Read >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
