Baikal Lake is the most beautiful place I have seen so far! Baikal is the deepest lake in the world, the biggest reservoir with potable water. It has more waters than the 5 great lakes in the USA! When it comes to the depth of Baikal, the latest data show that it is 1,642 meters deep! It had been a Read More
My travels around Europe, including detailed itineraries, things to do, places to see, where to stay, where to eat, how to get, and my tips: everything to make planning a trip easier!
Around Baikal Lake: visiting Tazheran Steppe on a day trip from Irkutsk
Tazheran Steppe… so far, the most beautiful place I have ever seen. I came across this place by pure accident: I was looking for things to do around Baikal Lake and saw a picture of a fantastic place: autumnal hills alternating with valleys, lit by the fading sun. After a bit of digging I found out that this place is Read More
Russia: what to do in Moscow for free
I have heard from many people that Moscow is expensive. I have visited this city numerous times and I don’t understand where they get this idea from. Prague is somehow always included in the list of the cheapest cities in Europe, and after visiting it I can say that Moscow is much cheaper when it comes to accommodation, food and Read More
Tapas in Spain: 17 must-try traditional Spanish tapas
I bet everyone has heard about tapas: it is an inseparable part of the Spanish culture. Tapas in Spain are perfect appetizers and their small size allows tasting more varieties and sharing it with others. Patatas aioli and tortilla are probably the most well-known traditional Spanish tapas, but there are so many more. Some of the links below may be Read More
A useful guide to Prague public transport
Prague has quite a neat public transport system consisting of metro, trams and buses. I have never had any difficulties navigating the city as everything is pretty clear. I spent more than a week in Prague and used all means of transportation available, so I came up with a useful guide to Prague public transport. If you stay in the Read More
Where to find the best viewpoints in Prague
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Period. I still remember how astonished I was when I finally got to walk Charles Bridge and see the famous buildings with spires and red roofs. Naturally, the spires and roofs are better to see from above, so I tried to go to as many viewpoints as possible. So Read More
Prague sightseeing: my top 10 things to do in Prague
Prague is a fantastic city! Visiting it had been a dream of mine for many years. And do you know why? Just because one day I saw pictures of its red roofs 🙂 And it was enough for me 🙂 I spent a week sightseeing Prague, and I did not manage to see everything I had in my list. Still, Read More
What to do in Stavanger, Norway, in a day
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 Read More
Norway, Preikestolen hike: everything you need to know
Preikestolen, or the Pulpit Rock in English (some call it Preachers Rock as well) is a cliff overlooking the picturesque Lysefjord in the southern part of Norway. It is on the bucket list of many people and, I guess, Preikestolen hike alongside with Trolltunga are two of the most famous in Norway. The Pulpit Rock is relatively not far from Read More
Things to do in Barcelona for free
Barcelona is one of my favorites. It has everything in one place: yummy food, history, architecture, beaches and sunny days 😊 A perfect city in all senses 😊 But there is a big disadvantage here: entrance fees to tourist sites can be too expensive. For example, visiting Casa Mila or la Pedrera, one of Gaudi’s masterpieces, costs 22 EUR. Considering Read More