Yes, we know that the capital of Latvia is Riga and the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, but what on earth is the Green, Smart, Innovation, or Culture Capital of Europe? Well, they are capitals of European countries that have been awarded an extra … Read >
Category: Europe
The cities in Europe where people are most often stuck in traffic
If you are planning to have a nice weekend city break in Europe, you probably don’t want to spend any precious time doing nothing in a traffic jam. Although an underground, bicycle, scooter, or walking short distances are often the fastest methods to move around … Read >
Nitpicker’s travel journal: travel lessons learned in 2024
Nothing in the world is perfect. Nitpicker can always find something he believes could be made a tiny fraction better. Not to mention travel – when real life experiences in a destination don’t match the expectations and everything that can go wrong, goes wrong. Well, that’s the beauty … Read >
These cities have the cleanest air in Europe
There are cities where you instantly become aware of the air quality when you open the hotel door to a busy street and smell toxic gases floating all over the place. An unfortunate choice of destination, … Read >
Make sure you have these things set before traveling to Europe
In addition to the obvious travel documents like passport and possibly a visa, a trip to Europe usually requires preparing a few more things. Here are the key items that you should already have with you when you hit the European soil, or you know where to get … Read >
Nitpicker’s travel journal: do travelers really need an AI assistant for surviving road toll complexity in EU?
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 >
Voted by travelers: Valencia, Spain is the best city destination in Europe
Do you trust recommendations from other travelers? Well, here is something for you whenever you want inspiration for your next city break in Europe. Conde Nast readers have voted for the best city destinations in 2024, and the winner is … Read >
The city of Vilnius is a Baltic gem
Lithuania is one of the dynamic and rapidly evolving states on the shores of the Baltic Sea in northern Europe. Once a great European power, Lithuania and its capital Vilnius have a long and fascinating history and the scars (and beautiful historical … Read >
The best cities in Europe for cultural experiences
The entire European continent is a land of wonders for travelers who love historic sights and cultural treasures. The problem in some cases may be an oversupply of remarkable destinations rather than lack of choices. We have a few tips for you: cities that … Read >
Here are the European countries with the lowest living costs
Information about the cost of living in a destination is a decision factor, for instance, for travelers who are planning to stay overseas for months or longer. Digital nomads, retirees, people who are taking a year off of work, and remote workers may … Read >