Tag: eurotrip

Interrail Adventure 2018 Day 10: Ljubljana – Villach – Venice – Peschiera del Garda (5.travel day)

March 14, 2019

On our 10th day on the road, we took three trains using our Interrail Global pass, a travel day that took approximately 8 hours. Carl was very keen to take me to Italy, to Lake Garda, to be exact. He was there before and really enjoyed the summer ambiance. Lake Garda is the largest lake … More Interrail Adventure 2018 Day 10: Ljubljana – Villach – Venice – Peschiera del Garda (5.travel day)

Interrail Adventure 2018 Day 5: Exploring Bratislava – the beauty on the Danube (Devin Castle, UFO Observation Deck, Old Town)

August 2, 2018

Slovakia, or the Slovak Republic, is a high-income advanced economy situated in Central Europe, bordered by Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Austria. Staying in the capital, Bratislava, the only capital city which borders two countries – Hungary and Austria, Carl & I had the chance to explore one of the oldest castles in Slovakia … More Interrail Adventure 2018 Day 5: Exploring Bratislava – the beauty on the Danube (Devin Castle, UFO Observation Deck, Old Town)

Interrail Adventure 2018 Day 4: Prague – Bratislava (2.travel day)

July 26, 2018

Day 4. Time for us to leave the fairytale city of Prague and move on to our next stop: the little big city of Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. It was “first visit” to the said country for both of us, so we were excited and thrilled! Bratislava, known as the city of Pressburg until 1919, … More Interrail Adventure 2018 Day 4: Prague – Bratislava (2.travel day)

Interrail Adventure 2018 Day 1: Oslo – Berlin – Prague (1.travel day)

July 5, 2018

Interrailing is an adventure-filled way to explore single or multiple European countries. I have always wanted to try that out, even before I got married, so it was really cool when my husband agreed to travel this summer via Interrail. We’ve been deciding which countries to include since March, and eventually, we came up with … More Interrail Adventure 2018 Day 1: Oslo – Berlin – Prague (1.travel day)

SPAIN: Of deserted beaches, crowded fish restaurants and an ancient fortress in Zahara de los Atunes

December 1, 2016

Zahara de los Atunes is a small village in the province of Cádiz in Andalusia, south of Spain. Ideal for sunbathing, short sightseeing walks, and seafoods (especially the red tuna) dining, the town has been a favorite stop-over destination for visitors in the region. It has wide fine sand beaches kissed by aquamarine seawaves, desert species … More SPAIN: Of deserted beaches, crowded fish restaurants and an ancient fortress in Zahara de los Atunes

SPAIN: Exploring Cádiz, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in western Europe

November 30, 2016

As the title suggests, the port and city of Cádiz in Andalusia in southwestern Spain is an ancient jewel for local and foreign visitors alike. It offers beautiful beaches, well-preserved fortifications, majestic cathedrals among others. It is one of the places where one should know a little bit of Spanish to get a message across. … More SPAIN: Exploring Cádiz, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in western Europe

Must-do’s and see’s in ATHENS: The National Archaeological Museum

November 17, 2016

The museum-lover in me instantly fell in love with the National Archaeological Musuem in Athens. It became an easy favorite, a museum I would love to talk about whenever Athens or Greece is mentioned. At first, I was hesitant to include it in my itinerary because it is located outside the city center where the … More Must-do’s and see’s in ATHENS: The National Archaeological Museum

Must-do’s and -see’s in ATHENS: The Ancient Agora (Αγορά)

November 10, 2016

Visiting Greece for a week is a dream come true! I still couldn’t believe I managed to pull a solo trip to “one of the oldest cities in the world, the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, political science, Western literature, historiography, major mathematical principles, and Western theories of tragedy and comedy”. I … More Must-do’s and -see’s in ATHENS: The Ancient Agora (Αγορά)

PEST: A hiking tour to Count Dracula’s prison tower in Visegrad

November 1, 2016

The Fellegvár Citadel in the castle town of Visegrad is a famous destination for excursions and hiking tours. In 1323, the town 40 kms north of Budapest became the center of Hungary, guarding the kingdom from intruders, monitoring the commercial routes along the Danube River, and hosting several important historical events like the the Royal Summit … More PEST: A hiking tour to Count Dracula’s prison tower in Visegrad

PEST: Visiting Fellegvár, Hungary’s ancient acropolis and “cloud castle”

October 31, 2016

The castle town of Visegrad is a good alternative to the crowdy and bustling city center of Budapest. Just about 50 minutes away via train, the town offers castle ruins and fortifications dating from the 1200s and an awesome view of the Danube River Bend. The castle complex consists of the Lower Castle, including the … More PEST: Visiting Fellegvár, Hungary’s ancient acropolis and “cloud castle”