Should you visit Thessaloniki? (Greece)
Should you visit Thessaloniki? (Greece) I wouldn’t tell anyone that Thessaloniki has to be visited. That would make me a liar. I also won’t tell you that it’s a very attractive city. It’s not. BUT it …
The Best day trips from Lecce (Puglia)
The Best day trips from Lecce I recently wrote about Lecce and on why it is the most beautiful city in Puglia, Italy. But it also makes a great base to explore many of the other highlights in the …
Travel guide to the most beautiful city in Puglia: Lecce
Travel guide to Lecce (Puglia) We spent a month in Lecce, enjoying this city and exploring nearby towns on daytrips. It’s a beautiful region, with incredibly friendly locals and some fantastic …
The Best views in Prague
The Best views in Prague One of the great things about Prague are the views. There are hills, towers and gardens all around the city that have great views over the historic center. We’ve walked …
Great Day Trips from Brno: Mikulov and Lednice
Great Day Trips from Brno: Mikulov and Lednice. One of the great day trips from Brno is to the pretty towns of Mikulov and Lednice. Both are located in South Moravia (within a few kilometers of the …
What’s Brno like? A month in the Czech Republic’s 2nd city.
What’s Brno like? I’ve always been curious about the Czech Republic’s easternmost province of Moravia. It is known principally for its rolling countryside and wines. We’ve also been told …
Why you HAVE to Visit Olomouc
Why you HAVE to Visit Olomouc Nothing prepared us for the beauty of Olomouc. I read that its Holy Trinity Column was on the UNESCO World Heritage List. I also knew that the town has the 2nd largest …
Random Acts of Kindness when you travel
Random Acts of Kindness when you travel Twice over the last year I/we have been beneficiaries of extreme kindness and generosity while travelling. Meeting Anand on our way to Georgetown, Penang …
Goodbye Croatia. Love you but you really suck right now…
Love you Croatia but you really suck right now. It took less than a month for our Croatian plans to go right down the crapper. Real quick summary for those unfamiliar: in early 2017 we decided to …