It seems that whenever we travel to a country that we haven’t visited before, we have doubts about the safety of tap water in the destination, and like to resort to bottled water. If you don’t know the water purity in the destination, drinking bottled water is actually a wise … Read >
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 >
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 especially in Europe and Asia many remarkable tourist … Read >
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 effort or time, visitors can learn a little … Read >
Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) annual liveability index for of the best and worst cities to live for 2022 features a few big changes in the ranking. When entire countries restricted free movement and availability of services and events because of global pandemic, it had a profound … Read >
What on earth is it that attracts people to a mountain? Surely, some people are fascinated by the wilderness, and the beauty of untouched nature. Others may enjoy activities in the great outdoors in an environment that is not neatly organized in … Read >
Why is it that time after time certain big cities rise to the top of tourist destination rankings? Both visitors and industry experts like the same destinations so there must be something these cities have done right. Euromonitor has evaluated the world’s big … Read >
For natural reasons, water is the most consumed drink in the world, but beer is the most loved drink that brings people together at cafe and bar tables. When we travel, the price of beer in a destination is one of the easiest ways to get a rough idea of … Read >
People who have moved overseas because of their work were asked to rank the city where they live in. The results are in for 2020, and the winning cities seem to have good infrastructure, choices for housing, opportunities for work, residents who don’t … Read >
People have had more time to be at home during 2020, and maybe with limited possibilities to travel, many have started to plana move overseas. Perhaps safety, work and study opportunities were high priorities when they searched Google for potential destinations. Only a few countries renowned as vacation … Read >
