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Around Slovenia without a car
Our colleague Zhenya recently visited Slovenia — a country that boasts stunning nature, ancient architecture, and an indescribable atmosphere. Read Zhenya’s report and go for it!) While crowds of tour…
Eastern Europe Without Tourists: You Haven’t Been There Yet
Sometimes you just want to get away, but where to? It seems like we’ve been everywhere, all the top spots have been visited multiple times, and we want something new and unusual. In that case, we have…
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…
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…
Aerial Journey: Europe’s Best Cable Cars
Hey guys! How about the idea of seeing a city from above? But not just from an observation deck, battling the wind-hairdresser and endless tourists with selfie sticks, but in more comfortable conditio…
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…
What are the “red” and “green” channels at the airport?
At any border, a system of red and green channels operates. Today, we will take a detailed look at what this means. All goods moved across the border are subject to customs control. However, some item…
Real Stories: How Quarantine is Going in Other Countries
You can’t see the world sitting at home, but it’s so interesting what’s happening abroad! We’ve collected several stories from residents of other countries about quarantine. In general, conditions are…
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…
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…
Traveling by train in Europe. The intricacies of buying train tickets
An airplane is not the only way for travelers to get around. Europe has an excellent railway system, and trains there are beautiful, clean, modern, and quite inexpensive if you search for tickets corr…
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…
Winter Travel: What to Pack and How to Dress
Packing for a winter trip requires more thought than for a summer one. What’s essential, and what will just be useless baggage? Which items will leave you freezing, and which will keep you warm despit…
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…
Looking Down: The Best Observation Decks in the World
To better understand a city or admire the surrounding nature, you need to climb higher. The ascent isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it for the experience and the view from the top. If you’re not afra…
Europe for Nature Lovers: 10 National Parks to Visit
If you think all of Europe has been traveled and explored extensively, or if you simply don’t feel like seeing cities — head to the most beautiful European national parks. There will be plenty to see,…
How not to go broke on roaming abroad
When traveling, you always want to stay connected, be able to call your family to say that you’ve arrived safely, check in on Foursquare, or send a beautiful photo to Instagram. But upon returning hom…
Pickpockets in Europe. Tips on how not to become a victim
When traveling in Europe, always be on the alert. Tourists are the favorite clients of petty thieves and pickpockets. In this article, we will tell you what tricks pickpockets in Europe most often use…
5 Most Beautiful Villages in Europe
If you are tired of big cities and have already seen most of the iconic places in Europe, then it’s time to get off the beaten tourist paths. Perhaps, a little deeper into the country, you will find a…
Increased Tourist Taxes in Europe
Not very pleasant news for those who love to relax in Spain—starting January 2018, the tourist tax during high season will double. High season is traditionally considered to be the period from May to…