5 Best European Destinations to Visit in August

August is part of the high season in Europe. It’s also when many people take their vacation – it’s customary in many countries for entire plants to offer 2-3 weeks off for all employees, practically shutting off. And now you know why Europeans flock to travel in August.

5 Best European Destinations to Visit in July

Ah Europe in July. An oven! Sprinkled with some summer storms. Isn’t that what everyone wishes to enjoy during a vacation? Ok, ok, enough with the sarcasm. If you are looking for the best European Destinations to visit in July then look no further than…the entire continent. Yes, I am serious.

Tips to Stick to Your Budget When You Travel

There are a lot of things we all can do to save money for travel . And most of us are pretty good at it. The hard part, however, is sticking to a budget once you are on the road. Over the past 20+ years, traveling independently has thought me quite a lot of lessons.…

Hard and Dangerous Hikes in Europe

While Europe is home to some incredible mountains, they don’t compare – in height and difficulty – with the mountains in South America or Asia. Still, if you are looking for adrenaline – and you have the skills and fitness for it – there are some hard and dangerous hikes in Europe that are well…

Martisor – The Symbol of Spring in Romania

How in the the world can I explain a non-Romanian the concept of “Martisor”? There isn’t even a translation for it, nor a similar world in English. Although a Romanian symbol and tradition, Martisor – in other forms – is offered in Greece, Bulgaria, Albania and Macedonia at the beginning of spring, too. Martisor is…