Tag: Europe
Best Things To Do In Lisbon Portugal
Lisbon (Lisboa in Portuguese) has a little bit of everything for everyone! Situated on the banks of the Tejo River, Lisbon is the largest city and capital of Portugal as well as one of the oldest cities in the world. Vibrant yet laid-back, it is a city wrapped in history spanning over 2,000 years. The…
Budapest – A City Full Of Surprises
Regardless of how you picture Budapest, you will likely be wrong! Cosmopolitan, trendy, quirky … there are so many adjectives that could be used to describe this UNESCO World Heritage city. Pronounced “BudaPESH“, the city is actually divided into two sectors by the River Danube; Buda on the right bank and Pest on the left.…
Rovinj Croatia – Discover Croatia’s Little Venice
Rovinj, the picturesque Croatian seaside city situated on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula just 40km to the northwest of Pula is a popular vacation destination, especially for Europeans. Easily accessible by ferry from either Pula or Venice, Rovinj it is one of the best places to visit. One of the first things we noticed…
EUROPEAN UNION EES BORDER SYSTEM EXPLAINED
New EES Border System For Entering The EU Launces In 2024 For several years, the European Union has been toying with implementing its Exit-Entry System (EES) to keep track of immigration within the Union.
Bled Lake Slovenia – The Perfect Day Trip
With a 1,000 year old storybook castle perched on a cliff and a 17th century church built on an island, Bled Lake, Slovenia is like no other. Surrounded by the Julian Alps and dense forests, it is arguably one of the most picturesque lakes in the world. A popular tourist attraction for centuries, Bled Lake…
VALENCIA SPAIN – TOP 7 THINGS TO SEE AND DO
A city full of contrasts, Valencia has it all! From a charming Old Town to the futuristic Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, it is no wonder Forbes Magazine declared Valencia the Best City In The World To Live. Founded in 138 BC, Valencia is Spain’s third largest city. Ideally situated along Spain’s Costa…
ITALY’S MILAN-LECCE OVERNIGHT TRAIN SERVICE
ITALY’S TRENITALIA BEGINS A NEW NIGHT TRAIN SERVICE Italy is rapidly expanding its highly successful rail service. Italy’s national railway Trenitalia announced a new high speed Milan – Lecce Overnight Service. The Schedule Launched in June 2024 and operated by Frecciaroosa between Milan in the north and the Puglia city of Lecce in…
Mostar – Top 7 Things You Can Do In A Day
Bordering Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia, Mostar is the perfect day trip. Spanning the Neretva River at the foot of the Velež Mountain, Mostar’s pale stone buildings, red-tiled roofs and cobblestone streets are surrounded by lush foliage. Originally a part of Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina declared its independence in 1992 following the Bosnian War. With its…
Bratislava, Slovakia – Top 10 Things To See and Do
While Johann Strauss’ “The Blue Danube” may conjure up the vision of a beautiful waltz in Vienna, another hidden gem lies along the Danube River in Slovakia. While the Danube is not actually blue and Vienna is 80km west, there is good reason to add Bratislava, Slovakia to your itinerary. Bordering the Czech Republic,…
Hvar, Croatia – Best Things To See And Do
With its white-washed architecture, cobbled streets and clear blue Adriatic waters, it is no wonder Hvar is called “The Queen of the Dalmatian Islands”. Situated just 48km off the coast of Split, Croatia, Hvar is the fourth largest of Croatia’s 1,100 coastal islands and a favorite of locals, celebrities and backpackers. Easily reachable in under…