Seychelles Independent Itinerary: 13 Days Across La Digue, Praslin, and Mahé Planning a trip to the Seychelles without a travel agency? Do you want to explore the three most famous Seychelles islands during one vacation and experience several different types of accommodation? I have put together the following itinerary for you based on my own rules, combining four nights in an affordable apartment on La …
Canary Islands Guide: 8 Islands, 8 Different Vacations The Canary Islands are among the most rewarding destinations for year-round vacations. Discover Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, and more. They are relatively close to each other, but each island has its own character. Some excel in long sandy beaches and hotels along the promenade, others in mountains, hiking trails, volcanic landscapes, or absolute tranquility. When choosing …
Tuscany: 12 most Beautiful Towns and Villages Worth Seeing Florence and Pisa certainly deserve all the fame they receive. And why shouldn’t they, they are among the most beautiful cities in Italy. But Tuscany doesn’t end with these two historical beauties. The region between the hills, vineyards and olive groves hides many other, albeit smaller, towns and picturesque villages, where we often feel that life …
Malta Guide 2025: 15 tips for trips + transport and accommodation Malta is a unique Mediterranean island that combines sun, history, authentic Mediterranean life and a compact size, allowing us holidaymakers to experience a large number of experiences in a short time. On your first visit, you will be impressed not only by the golden stones of the buildings, the turquoise bays and the rich …
A trip to Hintersee and Ramsau A trip to Hintersee and Ramsau is one of the nicest you can take in Bavaria, Germany, near Berchtesgarden. I have prepared this tip for you today so you can easily plan either a quick day trip or a whole weekend in this fairytale place. And if you don’t make it here in the summer, don’t despair, autumn is …
Weekend in Limone sul Garda On the western shore of Lago di Garda, exactly where the rock massifs dramatically reach into the lake, lies one of the most picturesque towns in northern Italy, Limone sul Garda. The very name evokes the scent of lemon groves and long days bathed in sunshine. Limone is an ideal place for those vacationers looking for a combination of history, …
Dolomiti Superski skiing: 12 ski regions on 1 ski pass Dolomiti Superski skiing is an Italian area that includes a total of 12 ski regions, covering approximately 1,200 km of slopes and 450 lifts. All 12 areas are available on a single shared Dolomiti Superski pass, but they are not all interconnected by slopes. For example, Val Gardena, Corvara, Alta Badia, Arabba, and Val di …
Klínovec and Boží Dar: 2 connected Czech ski resorts that will thrill you Klínovec and Boží Dar have been my favorite Czech ski resorts since childhood. If you are looking for a large Czech ski center where children, beginners, and athletic skiers can all enjoy themselves, while also having cross-country trails and winter hiking within reach, I highly recommend Klínovec and Boží Dar. At 1,244 …
Strasbourg Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, What to See, and Where to Stay Strasbourg Christmas Markets thrilled us because it’s not just one square with stalls, but practically the entire historic center wrapped in a Christmas atmosphere that you can look forward to. The half-timbered houses in Petite France are covered in lights and garlands, the illuminated cathedral towers over the city, and you can easily …
Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort is one of the most interesting choices if you want to combine skiing in the Dolomites with a beautiful mountain town, excellent gastronomy, and slopes that have hosted Olympic races. Cortina offers approximately 120 km of slopes divided mainly between Tofana, Faloria-Cristallo, and Lagazuoi-5 Torri. You’ll find simple family runs as well as some of the most challenging black slopes in …
Alpe di Siusi and Val Gardena are one of the best combinations if you’re looking for skiing in the Dolomites that will entertain small children and really good skiers alike. The combined area offers 181 km of slopes and 79 lifts, with Alpe di Siusi known mainly for its wide and gentler runs, while Val Gardena offers more sporty skiing, long descents, and direct access …
Kronplatz skiing: slopes, ski pass, and accommodation Kronplatz skiing: If you are looking for a resort in the Dolomites with modern lifts, wide carving runs for families with children, and at the same time truly high-quality skiing even for experienced skiers, Kronplatz, also known as Plan de Corones is, for me, one of the best choices. You could say that Kronplatz, which offers breathtaking views …
Dresden Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, What to See, and Where to Stay Dresden Christmas markets are among those Advent trips that you’ll enjoy even for just a single day, but if you can, I recommend staying for at least 1–3 nights. In the historic center, it’s not just the famous Striezelmarkt waiting for you. Within a short walk, you can reach the Frauenkirche, the medieval …
Marbella for the weekend: 11 tips on what to see and do Are you planning a stay in Marbella for the weekend and wondering how much you can fit into two or three days? This resort on Spain’s Costa del Sol is famous for luxury yachts, but it would be a shame to stop there. You can look forward to the historic center, the promenade, …
Hinterstoder and Wurzeralm: 2 ski resorts in Upper Austria Hinterstoder and Wurzeralm are two popular ski resorts in Upper Austria that will pleasantly surprise you. If you are looking for skiing in Upper Austria that is easily accessible from the Czech Republic while offering slopes for both children and experienced skiers, I recommend trying the Hinterstoder and Wurzeralm area. Both of these ski resorts in …
Skiing with kids near Schladming: Rittisberg, Fageralm, and Galsterberg Are you planning Schladming with kids this winter? If you’re heading to the Schladming Dachstein region with smaller children, you don’t automatically have to head to the large interconnected area of Planai, Hochwurzen, Hauser Kaibling, and Reiteralm, which I wrote about in my last post. For a first skiing holiday, the smaller family resorts of Rittisberg, …
