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 […]
To get you in the mood for Christmas, we’ve devised a fun quiz to test our readers’ knowledge of some of Europe’s lesser-known festive traditions, customs, and stories. Award yourself one point for each correct answer. 1. In which country did the Christmas tree tradition begin? a) America b) Lichtenstein […]
While we can’t do anything about the mumbling, tutting, and eye-rolling you might get from locals as you stop dead in your tracks to snap yet another picture of that castle in the distance, we do have some tips to help you avoid standing out like Paris Hilton at a […]
Day 1: Frankfurt to Nuremberg, visiting Lorsch and Würzburg on the way The small town of Lorsch situated on the Rhine is famed for its UNESCO-listed abbey and monumental gatehouse that are a rare architectural legacy. Founded in the eighth century, the site includes well-preserved sculptures and paintings from that era. […]
