Central Europe by Train

We certainly prefer to travel by train instead of bus. And especially for distances located at most 4 h bytrain, it’s also a pleasure to travel like this. We generally get to Budapest only by train: cheap, fast and a delight.

How to keep yourself and your gear dry during wet weather

Disclaimer: this post contains links that may qualify as affiliate links (via Amazon). If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission. Wet weather is one thing we really dislike when we are in transit or when we travel. Cold and wet weather pretty much means hell for us. Why? Let me put…

Naples , Italy

Naples (ITA: Napoli) is the capital of Campania region and the third most populous city in Italy. Founded by the Greeks sometimes between the 7th and 6th century BC, Naples now boasts one of the biggest historical city centers in the world. With all its 448 historical churches, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.…

Fees That Can Quickly Increase Your Vacation’s Price

We love to go on trips and take vacation time to explore the world. We usually rejoice once we are done with booking the flight and accommodation. Those are the biggest expenses, which suck up most of the budget. But have you stopped to think (and calculate) how much the other fees add up to…

7 Best Travel Hubs in Europe

Every single article about saving money on travel says something about “using a hub city” or “flying into a hub city”. But what exactly are these travel hubs and how can they help us save money on travel?

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. But if you are looking for adrenaline – and you have the skills and fitness for it – there are some hard and dangerous hikes on our continent. For the…

Best Wines to Try in Central-Eastern Europe

I don’t consider myself to be a foodie or a wine connoisseur, but when I find myself planning a trip to one of the well-known wine regions of Central-Eastern Europe you bet I’m going to sample the local varieties. Personally, I like medium-bodied whites, while Alex is a fan of full-bodied reds. Together, we make…

How to plan a last minute budget vacation

Planning a budget vacation doesn’t exactly conjure images of “last minute” in the same sentence. But, rest assured, it is possible to plan a last-minute budget vacation although, typically, a vacation takes weeks or months ahead to plan. Sure this has its perks and allows for a lot of thinking, but there’s something amazing about…

5 Best e-book reading apps for your Android phone (or Tablet)

Avid reader since my school years, it took a long time to switch from printed books to e-books. But when we got the tablet (several years back) I quickly turned it into my e-book reader and got hooked. Now I read from my smartphone (since it has a large enough screen to not strain my…

16 European Destinations for 2016

Back in 2013 I’ve written a similar article, 14 destinations for 2014 and , looking back, I actually did visit some of those cities (Eger in May 2015, Naples in September 2014). So, here’s to another year of travel! Lisbon, Portugal >>book your accommodation in Lisbon I keep adding Lisbon to my wish list, hoping…

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