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A top destination in France: Bordeaux is much more than wine

Published on 2024-06-19
by klaava
bordeaux, france. people at an outdoor restaurant

If you are planning a trip to Bordeaux, you probably have some interest or connection to wine because that’s what made the city famous across the world. And even if you don’t have any interest in wine, Bordeaux is a remarkable destination to visit. Take a look at Bordeaux’s key … Read >

Categories France•Tags Garonne, Gironde, Margaux, Medoc, Saint Emilion, wine

Samba on the streets of Helsinki: Hot carnival in the cool north

Published on 2024-06-12
by Kim
samba on street of helsinki, finland. photo by arihak.
Samba carnival on the streets of Helsinki.

Finns are not usually regarded as hot blooded dancers who like to impress their neighbors by dancing to latino rhythms on the streets in colorful costumes, but now, I have seen it in my own eyes that they can do it. The Helsinki … Read >

Categories Finland•Tags carnival, dance, Helsinki, samba

Here is a handy assistant for planning a train trip in Europe

Published on 2024-06-05
by klaava
train has arrived in station. photo by arihak

If you have decided that you want to explore the old continent, you must forget one thing: flying. The best way to experience European countries, cultures, landscapes, and people is to stay on the ground. Travel by train is an enjoyable and relaxing method to move from a destination to … Read >

Categories Europe, Railway•Tags map, plan, ticket, train

The countries where everything required by travel and tourism just works

Published on 2024-05-29
by klaava
new york skyscrapers. photo by sharon mollerus, flickr, CC license
New York City by Sharon Mollerus.

When a traveler boards a train or airplane, arrives in another country, takes a taxi to a hotel and checks in, he or she has experienced many aspects of services and infrastructure required in travel. Travel and tourism is estimated to be one of … Read >

Categories Europe, World•Tags best country, Index, ranking, report, WEF

The prettiest city in north Italy: Torino

Published on 2024-05-22
by klaava
flower market in turin city center. photo by arihak
Market in Torino city center.

Two cities attract visitors in northern Italy: Milan and Torino (also known as Turin in the English speaking world). If I had to choose which one to visit if I had to choose only one, I would travel to Torino without a second thought. Torino … Read >

Categories Italy•Tags palace, photography, piazza, Piedmont, Po, sights, Turin

Is it a fortress, castle, or what? The giant Stift Melk in Austria

Published on 2024-05-15
by klaava
melk abbey in austria from the street below. photo by arihak.

I saw it from a distance of about 10 km as I drove along a winding country road that followed the Danube (Donau) river in Austria. A massive building, shining in the sun rose above the surrounding fields. My problem was that I couldn’t determine if it was a medieval … Read >

Categories Europe•Tags abbey, Austria, Danube, Donau, fortress, monastery

Highway to hell? The most dangerous countries to drive in Europe

Published on 2024-05-08
by klaava
country road landscape in south europe. photo by arihak.

Planning a road trip in Europe? I recently did it – a road trip all the way from south Europe to the Nordics. It was a long journey across 11 countries that gave me a good perspective how traffic culture varies from nation to nation. And it does change. A … Read >

Categories Road trip•Tags culture, dangerous, Europe, safety, statistics, traffic, unsafe

The most walking-friendly cities in the world

Published on 2024-05-01
by klaava
a pedestrian/bicycle street in center of Munich, Germany. Image Caitriana Nicholson, CC BY-SA license.
Munich (Munchen) in South Germany. Photo by Caitriana Nicholson.

It is amazing how long distances a humble human being can walk during a visit in an attractive city. If you want make your sightseeing tour on foot as pleasant as possible while trotting around, we bring you the ranking for … Read >

Categories Europe, World•Tags city, ranking, study, top 10, walkable, walking

Free EU train passes for young European travelers

Published on 2024-04-20
by klaava
train has arrived in station in spain

If you happen to be 18 years old in 2024, and want to travel in Europe for free, now you may have an opportunity to do so. The European Union has a dedicated program called DiscoverEU that encourages young Europeans to explore their continent. The program has the budget to … Read >

Categories Europe•Tags DiscoverEU, EU, free, pass, rail, train

French capital Paris joins the club of cities where cyclists outnumber cars

Published on 2024-04-13
by klaava
cyclists in paris, france, photo by rodrigo viera, license CC2.
Paris. Photo by Rodrigo Viera.

Many people may see images of the legendary bicycle race the Tour of France in their mind if you mention cycling and Paris, but the news is that on the busy streets of the French capital cycling has become so popular that there are more … Read >

Categories France•Tags bicycle, bicycle lane, city, commuting, cycling, cyclist

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