Traditional Christmas Food in Romania

With Christmas approaching (a bit too) fast, I decided to write a bit about the Christmas food in Romania that we eat here for this occasion. Here being Arad, Romania, an area in which the cuisine has a lot of similarities with the Hungarian one and is quite different than the cuisine in the southern…

FREE Things to Do in Budapest

Free things to do in Budapest are quite easy to find and they allow to you stretch the budget even further. As you know, Budapest is a city we love and wouldn’t mind even living there. We also travel there as often as we can – at least once a year – and we’ve made…

What to do when your flight is delayed or canceled

There’s nothing more depressing than finding out that your flight has been delayed or, worse, has been canceled. While these situations are totally out of traveler’s control, luckily there are ways to protect ourselves and to make the experience less frustrating. Prior to booking your flights Preparing for a possible delay or cancellation starts at…

Tips & Tricks: Traveling During the Winter Holidays

The Winter Holidays are fast approaching (even faster if you are in the USA) and many of us already have traveling plans. A lot of people are just starting to make plans. With people traveling the country or continent to visit relatives or just head out to celebrate in other places than home, traveling during…

6 Best European Destinations to Visit in March

March is one of my favorite months to travel in Europe. Some of the best European destinations to visit in March are also among my all-time favorites? Why? The weather starts to get warmer – and by the end of the month it can warm enough to stroll in a t-shirt in Southern Europe –…

5 Best European Destinations to Visit in February

February is the coldest month in Europe, no matter where you decide to travel to. The temperatures range between bone-chilling in the North and above freezing in the South. Snow and winter sports lovers rejoice at the idea of visiting winter wonderlands, while the rest of us are left with exploring cities. And yes, everyone…

7 Best European Destinations to Visit in January

The winter holidays finally come to an end in January. The month is kicked off with New Year’s when travel is quite popular. Epiphany follows on January 6 and by mid-month the prices start to go down, allowing for very affordable travel. Surely, after the holidays the budget may be limited and the last thing…

A Simple Itinerary for a Weekend in Budapest

Hungary’s capital, Budapest, is one of those cities you can never get enough of no matter how many times you visit. But, we all know that not everyone has the luxury to stay in one place for weeks or more. With excellent connections via air, land, and water, Budapest has quickly gained popularity as a…