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 (Český 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 (Kroměříž) 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 Karlštejn 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 […]
Brno in the South Moravian Region is actually the second largest city in Czech Republic. But it is my understanding that it is not an extremely popular tourist destination: despite the fact that there are so many things to do in Brno, I did not see tourists crowding anywhere. Well, except the main square 😊 And people here speak more German than English, which is no wonder as the city […]
A guide to the Paris metro system. Whenever I travel to a big city, I always check if they have a subway system. In my opinion, it’s the most convenient and fastest way of moving around and has many advantages: trains run quite often, no traffic jams, and they usually have stops very close to famous tourist attractions. And the Paris metro isn’t an exception. I have visited Paris a […]
In my homeland Moldova you get two Christmases! How is that possible? As an orthodox country, the majority of population here celebrate Christmas on January 7, but there are some people who do that on December 25, so the festivities start in the middle of December. So, you have a chance to get yourself two little Christmases, and visit the Christmas fair in Chisinau. Some of the links below may […]
Stavanger, the oil capital of Norway, is a small city in the Southern part of Norway. It is one of the most beautiful small cities I have ever seen: it has colourful buildings, some fantastic street art, and the area of old town is simply spectacular! Now, what to do in Stavanger then if you have one day only? Just look at the buildings? Is there anything else? Yes, there […]
