Destination Europe
GLACIER EXPRESS OR BERNINA EXPRESS – WHICH IS BETTER?
Are you planning a trip to Switzerland but are unsure which of the most iconic train journeys to take - Glacier Express or Bernina Express? During my Interrail trip to Switzerland last summer I had a chance to try out both: the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St...
SHORT WALKING TOUR OF PONTA DELGADA
Are you looking for ideas for a walking tour to explore Ponta Delgada? Do you have some free time before/after an organized tour or just not feeling up to an all day excursion? You have come to the right place! During a cruise stop in Ponta Delgada on my recent...
THE PALMENGARTEN – MY TOP TIP IN FRANKFURT
With almost 800,000 inhabitants, Frankfurt am Main is one of the biggest cities in Germany but it is generally not on top of the list for tourists (other than as the location of Germany's busiest airport). Nor do I think it should be!I do apologize to all...
THE NEW DEUTSCHLANDTICKET – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Finally - the new Deutschlandticket (Germany Ticket) is almost here! Starting May 1st, 2023 travellers will be able to use most trains (other than the fast long-distance trains), buses, trams, subways, commuter trains etc. in Germany for one flat fee of €49 per month!...
HOW TO SPEND TWO GREAT DAYS IN ZERMATT
One of the first things that come to my mind when I think of Switzerland (aside of watches and chocolate) is the Matterhorn so of course Zermatt had to be on my itinerary for my Interrail trip to Switzerland last summer.Zermatt, located in the German-speaking canton...
NICE – YOUR PERFECT BASE FOR THE COTE D’AZUR
With almost 350,000 residents, Nice in the South of France is a major city yet it has the vibe of a vacation destination. To tell the truth, I first chose Nice as the base for my vacation on the Cote d'Azur because it had great transportation links to many dream...
6 EASY SHORE EXCURSIONS FROM VILLEFRANCHE
So your cruise has a stop in Villefranche? Congratulations, you are in for a treat! Villefranche is one of those rare ports that not only offer a number of wonderful destinations for a memorable shore excursion but also easy and inexpensive public transportation to...
DISCOVER CORNWALL WITHOUT A CAR
Do you want to visit Cornwall but have no desire to drive? I don't blame you - driving on the left side of the road, narrow streets, and a lot of traffic can make driving in Cornwall quite challenging. For years I was thinking of touring Cornwall but decided against...
THE ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW – A GREAT DAY OUT
A great way to experience another country is to attend local events so I was superexcited when I saw that the Royal Cornwall Show was to take place during my trip to Cornwall. Even though getting to the show with public transportation was a bit tricky, I was...
SUMMER FUN IN SHANKLIN
Shanklin on the Isle of Wight is a prime example of a nostalgic English seaside vacation. As soon as you arrive, you will feel like you stepped back in time - maybe to the Victorian era or at least to the time of Five Friends on an Adventure. Of course, the past was...
VILLA EPHRUSSI AND CAP FERRAT – PERFECT DAY OUT FROM VILLEFRANCHE
Whether you are vacationing on the Cote d'Azur or just stopping for the day in Villefranche or Nice on a cruise - the beautiful Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild with its gorgeous gardens and the natural beauty of Cap Ferrat should be at the top of your list!In this post I...