Usually when I travel somewhere I research mostly places to visit, not places to eat, and this explains why I have been disappointed quite some times. But before I went to London this August, I decided to look for restaurants with good reviews. I made a selection of them, marked them on Google Maps, and actually went there. And I have to say that they lived up to my expectations. […]
My Paris travel tips will be very handy for first time visitors. To see Paris and die: do you agree with this? 🙂 I heard this expression when I was a kid, and I just had to see the city to understand the meaning. It is true, Paris is a beautiful city, though not everywhere, a city of love, history, and culture and home to some of the most iconic […]
When I was still studying at school, I dreamed of visiting Egypt (I am a huge fan of their ancient history) and London. I understand there is nothing in common between these two places, but dreams don’t have to be logical 🙂 So, I went to London in 2011, and … I was disappointed: everything was so expensive (especially considering my meager salary), it rained all the time, it was […]
Let’s admit it, when someone asks which city is the most affordable one to visit, London does not come to mind. It is famous for being extremely expensive, starting with food and ending with transportation. But what if I say that you can do London for free? I don’t mean that you will get free rides in the tube or you will not have to pay for your meals. I […]
Olomouc is a magnificent city in the east of Czech Republic, in Moravia province. It is little known and there aren’t many tourists there. Personally, I have not heard much about it before I started googling for things to do in Olomouc. I still remember how much I regretted that I did not have more time to spend there: this gem certainly deserved it. My bus from Brno arrived at […]
Karlovy Vary is an aesthetic pleasure for eyes, its architecture is simply stunning! I had heard about Karlovy Vary many times, mainly as a place where Russians go for medical treatment and to relax. After all, it is a spa city. So, in my child’s mind, when I did not really pay attention to the word treatment, it was a place to have fun and do nothing: what else a […]
Kutna Hora is a small city about one hour away by train from Prague. People come to Kutna Hora to see the Sedlec Ossuary (or the bone church, the bone chapel, kostnice: it is known by many names) and there is no argument here: I went there for the same reason. And many travellers come to visit it only: the majority of people go back to the train station after […]
Cesky Krumlov (ÄŒeský Krumlov in Czech) is a small town in Bohemia in the south of Czech Republic: there are about 13.000 people living there now. Its history began with the construction of the castle that belonged to many wealthy families that shaped its appearance and fate. This is true especially for the Rosenberg family who ordered the construction of many notable buildings in Cesky Krumlov. Why travelers go to […]
Kromeriz (KroměřÞ) is one of the most beautiful small towns I visited in Czech Republic. It is accessible from Prague, but it takes 4 hours to get there: this might be the reason why there are so few tourists. But the town is amazing! It has Gothic and baroque cathedrals, colourful buildings, narrow streets, but the most famous sight here is the Kromeriz Castle. This castle is the only reason […]
Karlstejn Castle or hrad KarlÅ¡tejn in the Czech language is one of the most famous castles in the Czech Republic and I definitely could not miss it. What made my decision even easier is the fact that it is not far from Prague and makes for a perfect day trip, just like a visit to Karlovy Vary does. The castle of Karlstejn is on a hill and definitely dominates the […]
