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Scandinavia on a budget: myth or reality?
Scandinavia is often perceived by tourists as a land of exorbitant prices, where a cup of coffee costs as much as a full meal, and a train ride can make a significant dent in the family budget. Howeve…
What to see in Stockholm in 6 hours?
I try to sail to Stockholm once every two years. I particularly enjoy sailing there by ferry from Finland, walking around for 6 hours, and returning. Such a trip doesn’t take much time — three days, a…
I’m fine with it: places for solo travel
A solo trip is not a sentence, but a gift. It’s not always possible to find a travel companion, but you shouldn’t postpone a trip to your dream city because of it. Everyone should try traveling alone…
Whirlwind Tour of Europe: Best Road Trip Routes
A road trip through Europe is an opportunity to feel free on your journey. No need to wait for trains, keep track of bus schedules, just drive wherever your eyes take you. We’ve put together five rout…
How to find free accommodation abroad?
Have you ever heard of Couchsurfing? If not, you’ve missed a lot. Couchsurfing is a community of travelers who provide free accommodation and look for places to stay during their travels. The most com…
7 European Cities Where Adventures Await
What should you do if you’ve already traveled a lot and want something special? New cities, impressions, acquaintances, and sensations. Partying in capitals is cool, but it quickly gets boring. That’s…
How and Where to Meet Locals While Traveling
Traveling alone? No reason to be sad. Cast aside all doubts and fears, but don’t turn off your common sense. We’ll help you find not just a travel companion, but also a guide. And maybe even a new goo…
Sailing Vacation: All About Yachting
Oh, do you want to spend your vacation on a yacht? It’s quite real, but it won’t be a completely lazy holiday; you’ll have to work your mind and body a bit. If you have a competitive spirit and love t…
Hotel Classification and Accommodation Types
Many European countries have their own hotel classification. Therefore, a 3-star hotel in Poland can be very different from a 3-star hotel in France. Since 2009, within the EU, efforts have been made…
How to Find Affordable Yet Delicious Cafes in an Unfamiliar City
Food is as much a part of travel as sightseeing and excursions. It tells about the culture of a country and city, local products and habits no worse than an ethnographic museum. In recent decades, the…
Follow the Blue Flag: The Cleanest and Most Beautiful Beaches
Not all beaches are created equal; some are noticeably better than others. And the best of the best are beaches marked with a “Blue Flag”. What kind of flag is this, who awards it, for what, and to wh…
Everything you wanted to know about Tax Free
Tax Free is a system for refunding Value Added Tax (VAT). VAT is refunded on purchases made by foreign citizens when re-crossing the border of the country where they were purchased. There’s a nuance h…
What do stars mean in hotels
How to choose a hotel , if you’re booking accommodation in a new city or even country for the first time? It’s quite simple — count your money, check the hotel’s stars, and look at photos. We’ll tell…
Free Public Transport Abroad
How to get around abroad is always a tricky question. Some simply buy a day pass and spare no expense, while others prefer to walk to avoid spending extra money on “it’s only a ten-minute walk!”. But…
Affordable Transport in Europe
We have gathered in one article the most convenient service options for traveling around Europe, so that you can calmly traverse the Schengen countries far and wide. After all, it’s easy to do by taki…
Top 7 Paragliding Spots
The sky has always attracted people. Already in ancient Greece, a myth appeared about the first people who managed to rise into the sky — Daedalus and Icarus. But if it was a myth then, now flights ha…
5 Reasons to Travel Beyond London
England is not just London, Oxford’s library, and a flock of wizards on Baker Street with pipes in their teeth. Getting a British visa is not easy, so if you’re going, you should see all corners. Afte…
How to protect your bank card from fraudsters
Many of us have long been accustomed to plastic bank cards and don’t forget to take them on trips. It’s very convenient, as you don’t need to look for a bank or exchange office to convert money into l…
Another Estonia: what to see besides Tallinn. Part 2
In the first part of our article , we explored old rural Estonia at an open-air ethnographic museum, visited two stunning medieval castles — Rakvere and Toolse, and admired the nature of Lahemaa Natio…
Spring in Europe: Where to go on a budget
The weather outside has cleared up. We’re starting to stir after a long hibernation and choose where to go for a spring vacation this year. We suggest starting with a strong hand and a few transfers (…