Eat, drink and explore
I’m lucky enough to mainly travel with hubby who has very similar interests to mine. This means that it’s easy for us to come up with activities, restaurants, sights, etc. that interest us both. However, I’ve also traveled with other people (friends, relatives) and learned …
For me, a rule a thumb in everyday life is to be polite and this also applies when I travel. When you decide to travel to a foreign country and culture you should be aware that things are going to be different from what you …
When traveling I utilize public WiFi a lot. I’m sure everyone is aware of the risks connected with using public WiFis. Some of the risks related to free public WiFi include data theft, malware attacks, and malicious hotspots. Another potential vulnerability of free public WiFi …
We’re lucky enough not to really have to budget our trips apart from the amount of cash we’ll bring. I’m, however aware of the fact that for many people travel is only possible if they budget. Even though we don’t really budget we’re still aware …
I try to pre-book all tickets to attractions and similar if possible. I feel there are several benefits to this course of action. One benefit is that if participation is limited you can secure your spot in advance. This way you know for sure you’ll …
As I’ve mentioned numerous times before, the best way to explore a new place is on foot. This is something you can easily do on your own and it’s easy to find route suggestions online or in guide books. However, there is also another great …
Do you like paying high prices for mediocre food? Me neither, and that’s why I try to avoid restaurants in touristy areas. It is rare to find good food for reasonable prices in areas where you find a lot of tourists. So, I recommend venturing …
Anyone who has spent a day traveling knows that you can get bored quite easily. Most people probably have their own tricks to avoid boredom and these are mine. Reading I’ve been an avid reader since childhood so what would be a better way to …
I doubt I’ve taken a trip where I had the chance to see everything that seemed interesting. On the other hand, I’ve never even tried, mainly because I don’t want my trips to turn into hard work. I think you should make a list of …
I have to confess backpacks are one of my pet peeves. I don’t mind people carrying them on the streets, etc. However, when people wear them on public transport and indoors in smaller places and do not take them off it drives me crazy. Also, …