Nitpicker’s travel journal: behave, or else – unwritten cultural rules in Europe

benidorm levante beach in summer

If you think some European countries are setting new rules and restrictions just to make vacations for tourists in Europe more troublesome, you have forgotten thousands of years of culture. Many rules have always existed as unwritten behavioral etiquette that local people have followed without paying any attention to them. … Read >

Digital nomads feel powered by their lifestyle, but recognise inevitable downsides as well

laptop on a garden table
A digital nomad office in a garden in France.

Many people who like to travel may dream about the life of a digital nomad, such as working in a cottage next to a pristine beach, having incredible dinners in local restaurants far from tourist eateries, and exploring the nearby exciting … Read >

Map your train trip across Europe, and let an online service book your train tickets and hotel stays

train station in valencia.

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 >

You ain’t seen nothing yet – if you haven’t visited a Cultural Route in Europe

cultural routes web page by european council.

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 >

Have you already visited countries projected to be the most popular destinations of the future?

hochosterwitz castle in central austria. photo by arihak.
Hochosterwitz castle in Austria.

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 >

News summary for planning your next tour in Europe by train

railway station helsinki, finland: passenger leaving and entering a train

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 >