What’s Helsinki like?
What’s Helsinki like? A couple of years ago we were in a strip bar in Pattaya (Thailand) when a young man sitting close by started talking to me. He was Finnish. He lived in Thailand so I was curious: …
What’s Helsinki like? A couple of years ago we were in a strip bar in Pattaya (Thailand) when a young man sitting close by started talking to me. He was Finnish. He lived in Thailand so I was curious: …
“I don’t like Croatia. It’s too expensive and the people aren’t friendly. I can get a more authentic experience in Bosnia & Herzegovina and Serbia and it won’t cost me a kidney”. “The …
Are the Baltics worth Visiting? How do the Baltic capitals compare? Are the Baltics inexpensive? And the bigger question…are the Baltics worth visiting? I cover that and more in this post. …
Tallinn’s old town is known as one of the prettiest medieval towns in Europe. It is no doubt the prettiest of the Baltics. The town is made up of 2 parts: the lower town centered on Town Hall …
We really liked Vilnius, it was our favorite of the Baltic capitals. While there is no one attraction that will blow your socks off, I think Vilnius as a whole is an interesting and attractive place …
The Best of Marjan Hill in Split (Croatia) Marjan Park has some of the best attractions in Split including the best views of the city and our favorite beach. It has churches, arguably the best museum …
The 5 Best Wine Regions in Europe This post has been contributed by Helen at winerooster Ah, summer in Europe—a season of leisure, discovery, and exquisite wine tasting! Look no further if …
The Best Day Trips from Split I often see posts on the internet suggesting day trips from Split to places like Dubrovnik, Mostar, Plitvice Lakes and Vis. Unless you want to be travelling 5 or 6 hours …
Why you should visit the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania I thought this post should be written, principally because we almost didn’t visit the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania at all. It …