Do you admire different architectural styles, but admire them more or less online? Do you sigh deeply when you see unusual buildings and wish you could take a peek inside them? Not just take a peek, maybe just spend a day or two in them? Well, you can, you just have to turn in the right direction.
travel tips
It's not just the final destination that counts. If the journey is fun and adventurous, it might be even better than the destination. Traveling by train may sound exotic these days, something that is not 'comfortable', but clearly this is not the case. Everett Potter has been traveling the world by train for 30 years, and he's never tired of it. Let's see what his favorite rails are. But you may be tempted.
We usually look forward to flying in an airplane, if for no other reason than because it takes us to faraway places, on vacation, or because we simply enjoy 10,000 km in the air. Unless you don't. But there are not a few stories describing bad experiences on the plane; not enough space, bad food, annoying neighbor, unfriendly staff and more could be found. But you can take care of some (dis)likes yourself. A small pillow under the head, a pair of headphones or an interesting book can contribute to comfort on the plane. It is also wise to take care of your stomach or digestion before boarding. What foods should you avoid before getting on a plane?
Summer is the time of travel and it is good to know as much as possible about the country we are visiting. And also about people's habits. By doing so, we show respect, expand our horizons and ultimately make our trip safer. In some parts of the world you will have to behave completely differently than in others, in some places you will have to say thank you ten times, in others you will not. But what about tips in bars and restaurants? In our country, it would be difficult to say that it is a tradition or a strong culture, but there are countries where this is practically a necessity.
Travel memories are usually full of "ufff!", "ahhh!", "yeah, but then..." and similar exclamations that describe pleasant feelings. Traveling is usually one of the more enjoyable and fun experiences in life, isn't it? Well, except when they're not! Sometimes we also hear unpleasant stories about lost luggage, expired passports, street robbery, illness, etc. What can be done to avoid the problems that loom, especially when traveling alone? Here are some tips.
After the smart watch, smart baby pacifier, smart toilet... and other 'smart innovations', it was only a matter of time before we got the first really smart travel bag. Travelmate will be a true assistant and an unparalleled Swiss army knife on your travels.
You will certainly go on a trip this year as well. And where should you go which month? Lonely Planet has the answer to this, where they have collected the 30 best destinations for each month. So where to go in spring, summer, autumn and winter?
The new year is the time for new journeys. And it's time to start planning them. But with so many options and so little time to plan, we're going to need some help. Here are 10 great websites (and apps) that will make the whole process a lot easier. These are the websites and apps we need in 2017.
Every year, the experts at Lonely Planet choose the most amazing, beautiful and, above all, top destinations to visit in the coming year. And for 2017, they have chosen the top countries, cities, regions and destinations where we will get the best for our money.
Aren't you afraid of heights? Then you must visit these destinations that all adrenaline junkies will fall in love with!
Let's make your visit to Vienna easier and more beautiful with the following practical apps that are truly up to date.
In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, security is one of the basic requirements that a person must fulfill. Whatever we do, we always want to be safe. Likewise, safety should not be neglected when traveling. And we are not only talking about the insurance that we can get when booking a flight, but also about the weaknesses of our destination and the things that we need to consider in order to be as safe as possible on our trip. Here are tips on how to stay safe while traveling.