Easter is a unique and special time to visit Europe. The blending of folk customs with Christian influnces is strongly apparent and speaks to Europe’s long and varied history. Some European Easter traditions have made their way across the pond to the US, but witnessing them in their country of […]
Maybe it’s the Hollywood movies or the Jack Kerouac classic novel ‘On the Road’ that make the words ‘road trip’ conjure up romantic images of throwing a six-pack into the convertible on a scorching hot day or firing up the RV and escaping the rat race for some hard earned […]
Central Europe snugly fits between Western and Eastern Europe and comprises nine countries all historically, socially and culturally connected. The region is also home to many fascinating visitor sights and with some parts still relatively undiscovered, the area offers up some real gems. 1. A building that has confused many […]
As 2016 begins we are aware, perhaps more than ever before, that the world is a beautiful, terrifying, unpredictable place. Since 9/11, terrorism that specifically targets civilians has been on everyone’s radar but 2015 proved to be a particularly dire year with two high profile attacks in Paris and terror […]
No longer confined to smoky backstreet bars and restaurants packed full of beer-bellied, bearded middle-aged men, the centuries old golden brew is now officially de rigeur and is once more the drink to be seen with. Latest figures show that the Czechs lash down a staggering average of 143 liters per head each […]
1. Once you’ve seen one castle, you’ve seen them all. Lednice Castle (top) and Červená Lhota (bottom) in the Czech Republic are just over a one-hour drive away from each other. 2. The locals are too serious. The traditional Masopust Carnival, popular in Moravia in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, […]
There’s no doubt the world is getting smaller and there’s never been an easier time to travel. Budget airlines, cheap package deals and whistle-stop tours have all made traveling more accessible to the masses. But at what cost? Can you really get to the heart of a city by riding […]
Who can forget travel in the 1990s before the Internet revolutionized the way we did things and a smartphone took care of all our worries? We take a look at eight things, that like travel alarm clocks, just don’t seem to be around anymore… 1. Suitcases without wheels Risking slipped […]
So, you’re stretched out on the sofa watching your favorite movie when something pops up on the screen that makes you spit your popcorn out. Is that location real? Does it really exist or is it simply some crafty set design or maybe just skillful CGI? The location seems real […]
Every vacation should involve some pampering and Central Europe has no shortage of charming spa towns to provide a well-earned dose of relaxation! Always situated around a mineral spa whose waters are thought to have healing benefits, spa towns are designed for visitors’ comfort and recreation. ‘Taking the waters’ is […]
