When most people imagine visiting Ukraine, they envision its capital city, Kiev. Some people are afraid to travel elsewhere, falsely believing the that country is unstable due to previous wars. As a result, many people tend to overlook the capital. The rest of the country is full of hidden gems, and offers something for every traveler. From the hills topped with the cathedrals to the beaches lining the Black Sea, Ukraine is sure to dazzle you … [Read more...]
Mountain Lines by Jonathan Arlan
Author Jonathan Arlan is bored; bouncing around from New York, to Tokyo ultimately to Europe - he becomes a wanderer. Eventually he spots a map while in Serbia. For some reason it 'speaks' to him - a red line that runs from Lake Geneva through the Alps ending in the Mediterranean Sea indicating a route of about 400 miles. His curiosity peaked, Not a likely candidate to make this walk (no prior outdoor experience, long hikes or knowledge of … [Read more...]
Etihad Airways Opens first U.S. West World-Class Premium Lounge at LAX
(Los Angeles, California – July 25, 2016) Etihad Airways officially opened its first U.S. west coast First and Business Class Premium Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in the new Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). Building on a growing global reputation for product innovation and development, the lounge reflects a commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences for First and Business Class guests, Etihad … [Read more...]
Belgrade – Night life’s Hidden Treasure
Somewhere in the world the day is coming to an end, and as they say, when the sun goes down the freaks come out. So whether or not you consider yourself a “freak”, I'm sure you, just like every other young and free spirited human being, enjoy a good old night on the town. Ever since I was in my late teens, which wasn't as long ago as some of you might imagine, my favorite city for its night life has been Belgrade. Located in Easter Europe, … [Read more...]
Belgrade Serbia -September 2013
Belgrade is certainly worth visiting for a number of reasons. It can be a party town for some with its floating night clubs and other late night hangouts and for others its about the history. The city holds the world's largest Orthodox Church. Two other must see highlights include the very popular Knez Mihailova Street (lots of shops and very crowded in the summer) and the Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fort which offers a look back into Belgrade's … [Read more...]
Unique and unusual hotels revealed at HostelBookers
HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, works with some of the best and most unusual cheap hotels in the world. Guests could sleep in tree tops in Turkey, shower in a reformed jail in Switzerland or even eat their breakfast while floating on the Danube in Serbia. In Europe, Trulli Holiday Hotel is a charming complex in Alberobello, in the Puglia region. The unique trulli houses are the traditional dwelling of natives and … [Read more...]
Europe Trip Highlights
The following are some highlights from our latest trip to Europe: Partying late late in Belgrade Serbia - awesome party town, night clubs on old boats in the river. This was going to be museum-less trip, but we made exception for Nikola Tesla museum in Belgrade - we visited the museum and were duly impressed with the exhibits in action and hearing about his life on the guided tour Budapest - Buda Thai restaurant, one of best Thai … [Read more...]
“The Day I Was Born”
I take a deep blue look at the Mediterranean Sea. Barcelona is so beautiful in the summer. Everybody knows that; everybody's written about it. Oh no, am I one of them too? It's so beautiful here in Parc de Montjuic; I have the whole hill to myself. I walk inside the fortress, pretend there's still something to protect. I watch the port activity from up high while I eat my juicy nectarines. The containers look like Lego bricks, the cranes are … [Read more...]
What are the differences between Eurail Pass and InterRail Pass?
Travelers who are interested in exploring Europe by train will find that there are two main types of rail passes: Eurail Passes and InterRail Passes. The choice is made simply based on the passenger's country of residency; they will be eligible to buy one and not the other. Here is the general rule: *** The Eurail product line is available to residents of a non-European country. You are eligible if you have been a resident of a non-European … [Read more...]
Top 10 European Summer Festivals
Since we're already into May, summer is right around the corner, and summer in Europe officially (kind of) means festivals. But these days, there are so many of them, it's hard to know what's good and what's not. The daddy of them all, Glastonbury, is sold out already, but here are 10 other you might want to try: Sonar, Barcelona, Spain (June 17-19): Its long title is the International Festival of Progressive Music and Multimedia Arts but … [Read more...]