We landed in Zakynthos a couple of days ago and are still in exploration mode. Here are a few orientation tips if you consider this Greek island for you next 'two plus' beach getaway: 1. Unless you are in an all-inclusive or plan to go to one beach only, rent a car. Public transport is …
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We arrived in Jeju by plane from Busan. We booked the tickets about two weeks before but there were planes leaving literally every 10 minutes so if you are more of a 'spur of the moment' person, there will be a seat for you. In Jeju we landed in the North of the island, in …
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Belgrade was the venue of a conference that I attended in May. While walking between work related events, I managed to get a good overview of the city centre and most touristic attractions. It all looked green and lovely, with many cafes spread along the cobbled streets. At the end of the conference , I …
Continue reading A sunny 48h break in Belgrade, Serbia – rivers and fortresses
A full day itinerary concentrating in and around Teguise, in the heart of Lanzarote. You should consider doing this itinerary on any day of the week except Sunday. On Sundays there is a big and rather touristic market taking place in Teguise old town that detracts from the peacefulness and serenity of the place. 1. …
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The Republic of Moldova is located just East of a homonym region of Romania and is surrounded by Ukrainian borders. It's not on many people's travel bucket lists which makes it a pleasantly uncrowded discovery. As it is only a few hundred km away from my hometown, it was only a matter of time for …
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Last week, I took a short trip to the Mediterranean South. The main reason for the trip was work related but I did manage to squeeze a few hours for exploration. It is a fascinating place, with thousand year history that you will encounter at every step. The first question I got was: Is …
Continue reading A short escape in the Mediterranean South – Tunis during Ramadan
Bern is not a typical capital or a typical Swiss city for that matter. It has a provincial feel and preserves an air of freshness and calm. Some of it maybe due to the beautiful views of the Alps in the distance, watching over the city. The main sights are concentrated in a rather compact …
From Seoul station, a fast KTX train takes you to Gyeong ju in about 2 h. Adult tickets are 45,000 won and children under 3 are free. There are trains pretty much every 30 min between Seoul and Gyeong ju and a prior reservation is not necessary. Gyeong ju is dubbed as the Golden City, …
We arrived in Seoul a few days ago, after a reasonably smooth but long flight from Istanbul. We had a good idea of the different options to reach the city but were rather unprepared for the post- flight exhaustion that followed a busy work week. So decided to make our life easier and splurge for …
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If you like modern architecture and constructions that blend perfectly in their environment, you should consider visiting some of Cesar Manrique's creations in Lanzarote. His influence on Lanzarote's landscapes is still present today. In particular, by limiting the hight of buildings to that of the tallest palm tree and the billboard free roads. This full …
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A family with a serious case of wanderlust
A family with a serious case of wanderlust
A family with a serious case of wanderlust
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