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Exploring the Royal City of Krakow

October 24, 2020 by James HuntLeave a Comment

If you are looking for destination for your next holiday Krakow is an amazing idea. On the Internet you can find dozens of ‘where to go’, ‘where to eat’ ‘what to do’ and beautiful photos of that city, which make you want to visit it just now. Beautiful architecture, great monuments, delicious Polish food and the vibe is how you can describe Krakow in one sentence. There is so much to do here, so much to see that once to get here you will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Amsterdam, Architecture, Art, Auschwitz, Bus Travel, Castle, Coffee, Culinary travel, Czech Republic, Europe, Food and Wine, Germany, History, Hungary, Internet, Museum, Poland, Restaurants, Street Food

Incomparable and Magnificent Istanbul

February 12, 2019 by Abdul RastagarLeave a Comment

“If a blind man should gaze upon the world but one day, he should gaze upon Istanbul.” – Alphonse de Lamartine Few places elicit the “It's the most beautiful city I have ever seen!” reaction as frequently as Istanbul. Those were also my exact sentiments the first time I visited back in 2004. Today, 15 years later, as I stroll the empty streets of downtown Istanbul in the middle of the night, I remember why I have ever since felt this way. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Arabic, Architecture, Art, Asia, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Hungary, Istanbul, Mediterranean, Mosque, Museum, Restaurants, Rome, Shopping Mall, Spa

Victoria and Albert: A Saxe-Coburg Love Story

February 28, 2018 by Michael January1 Comment

The television series “Victoria” about the younger years of England's Queen Victoria is in its second season with more turmoil below stairs at Buckingham Palace and a new child upstairs for Victoria and Albert. The historic love story between the young queen of England and her German noble husband continues. This season also brings the Saxe-Coburgs into more focus with the death of Albert’s father and his return home to Coburg for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bakeries, Castle, Culinary travel, Dessert, Egypt, England, Europe, Germany, History, Hungary, London, Russia, Shopping Mall, Switzerland

5 New Destinations You Should Try In 2017

January 24, 2017 by Tom MLeave a Comment

As the year begins, you should now start planning your travels. This will give you ample amount of time to save and to plan. If you are having a hard time deciding where to go, keep on reading and be inspired from the destinations that we will suggest below. Umbria, Italy While it is not as popular as other Italian destinations, Umbria is quickly becoming a tourism hotspot, especially for foodies. Aside from its natural beauty, it also has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Beach, Castle, Chocolate, Cruising, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Museum, Shopping Mall, Walking tour, Wine Tasting, Yucatan Peninsula

5 Games That Are Great for Travelling

October 20, 2016 by Linda CLeave a Comment

The actual time spent travelling is often considered to be the dullest part of travelling. You have to sit on the train, bus, plane, or whatever and simply wait until you arrive at your final destination. And even if you’re driving yourself it isn’t too thrilling either, especially if you are driving for many hours, without a break. Fortunately, now we have a lot more options compared to only few decades ago, let alone a century ago. Moreover, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Bus Travel, Canada, Casino, Film, Hungary, Internet, Ireland, Norway, Sports, Wildlife

A Surprise Weekend in Glorious Budapest

April 20, 2016 by David Leigh2 Comments

Everyone had just left. After celebrating my birthday and some basic tidying up we sat down for a moment. “Why don’t you check your email?” she asked. I took the hint. Taking out my iPhone I opened the email app. And there I saw confirmation I was flying to Budapest on Friday. Now that confused me - she was supposed to be attending a conference in Budapest the following month. She quickly filled me in on the details. She was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Beer, Bridges, Castle, Chocolate, Coffee, Drinking, Europe, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Germany, History, Hungary, iPhone, London, Museum, Music

The Best Places to Backpack In Europe

February 27, 2016 by ConnorLeave a Comment

Europe has many different countries filled with old age history, diverse cultures and vibrant city life. If you’re looking to do some backpacking in Europe there are so many different places for you to explore and experience just make sure to pack all essentials and your EU medical card. Budapest Budapest is considered to be on the most beautiful cities in Europe and for good reason too. Although Hungary’s capital is divided into two by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Amsterdam, Architecture, Art, Backpacking, Bridges, Castle, Culinary travel, Culture, Czech Republic, England, Europe, Germany, History, Hungary, London, Museum, Music, Natural History, Poland, Restaurants

Start the New Year in 5-star style with Corinthia Hotels

January 24, 2016 by Steve BLeave a Comment

After you’ve enjoyed just about all the festivities, good cheer and seasonal fun of Christmas and New Year’s Eve that you can handle, it might feel like time for a well-earned holiday. Go on, spoil yourself – you’ve earned it! And with an amazing January sale from the Corinthia Hotels group, you can afford to splash out on a relaxing stay in one of their five-star hotels located in some of the most dazzling cities in Europe. Starting 11th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Britain, Christmas, Culinary travel, Czech Republic, Drinking, England, Europe, Hungary, London, Malta, Music, Portugal, Restaurants, Romantic, Spa

The Introvert’s Guide to Backpacking

June 14, 2015 by Cameryn Frost1 Comment

“It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.” -Bilbo Baggins, Fellowship of the Ring I never wanted to go backpacking. I had no interest in staying in hostels. An introvert by nature, I found the peace and privacy of a hotel room necessary, not only for the enjoyment of the trip, but for my mental sanity. Then the cheapskate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Backpacking, Bus Travel, Christmas, Drinking, Edinburgh, Europe, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Rome, Save Money, Tuscany, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

A Few Musings on First Night in Moldova

April 24, 2015 by Dave3 Comments

Sometimes you meet inspiring travelers while on the road - such was the case this evening in Chisinau, Moldova. I met a young woman traveler from Japan who took bought a 50CC motorbike in Irkutsk Russia and rode it some 14,000 kilometers solo from Russia to the Romanian Moldova border. She had stories of her time on the road as a trip of this length will invariably create. She camped much of the time but when it was raining or otherwise bad … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Art, Bus Travel, Canada, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Hungary, Japan, Motorbike, Restaurants, Russia, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

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