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 Read More
Czech Republic: Visiting Kromeriz Castle and Gardens from Brno
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 Read More
A 2-weeks DIY tour: Andalusia itinerary by bus
Many years ago I was watching the famous movie The Mask of Zorro with Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, when I heard Elena saying that she rode the horse at night across Andalusia. I did not know anything about this place, but I was sure it was stunning, and I promised myself that I would tour Andalusia one day. It Read More
Things to do in Olomouc, Czech Republic, in half a day
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 Read More
Испания: главные и самые красивые достопримечательности Севильи
Я провела три незабываемых дня в волшебной Севилье, городе яркого солнца и волнующего фламенко, городе, который стал съемочной площадкой для многих фильмов. А уж как красивы достопримечательности Севильи! Испания вообще любовь всей моей жизни, и Андалусия просто прекрасна 🙂 Может показаться, что трех дней мало для Севильи. Да, их мало, были бы у меня финансы, я осталась бы там хотя Read More
What to See in Barcelona in One Day
Trust me, it is tough to choose what to see in Barcelona in one day. This city is full of places to visit, and even one week is not enough. I have been to Barcelona a couple of times, and below is my idea on how to spend a perfect day there if your time is limited. Some of the Read More
Что нужно знать перед поездкой в Стамбул: советы из личного опыта
Я люблю Стамбул и с удовольствием возвращаюсь туда. Несмотря на то, что я была там больше пяти раз, я каждый раз нахожу в этом замечательном городе что-то новое. Атмосфера в Стамбуле волшебная, с призывами муэдзинов, криками торговцев, пестрой толпой, бризом с Босфора, ароматом специй, вкусной едой и обязательным стаканчиком гранатового и апельсинового соков, которые выжимают там же на прилавке. Этот Read More
A day trip from Prague to Cesky Krumlov Castle
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 Read More
Kutna Hora on a day trip from Prague: things to do
Kutna Hora is a small city about one hour by train away 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 Read More
From Prague to Karlstejn Castle, Czech Republic
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 I 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 Read More