Category: Europe
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Exploring the fairytale town of Hallstatt
Last July we went to a concert in Prague and on our way back home we decided to make a short stop in Hallstatt – probably the most idyllic alpine village in the world. ♥ Hallstatt has been listed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1997. It’s located in Upper Austria, on the shore of Hallstätter…
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All you need to know before visiting Czech Republic
Budget Prices in the Czech Republic are generally reasonable. However, they vary greatly by region. Try to avoid the most popular tourist places and thus save some money. • Prices for private rooms start at 22 USD (18 EUR) in Prague, 25 USD (20 EUR) in Karlovy Vary, and 30 USD (24 EUR) in Český Krumlov. • Food prices are generally…
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The epic concert and sightseeing in Prague
Last July we went to a Guns N’ Roses Concert in Prague and it was nothing short of awesome! 🙂 Not just the concert, but the sightseeing part as well. The capital of the Czech Republic is one of the most magical cities in Europe. It’s known for its many prominent museums, amazing architecture, a vibrant cultural…
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All you need to know before visiting France
Budget Prices in France are considerably high. However, if you avoid the most popular tourist places, skip some major attractions, find cheap accommodation, use cheap transportation, and eat at inexpensive restaurants, you can save a lot of money. • Prices for private rooms start at 50 USD (40 EUR) in Paris, Tours, Nice, and Colmar. • Food…
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The romantic Loire Valley road trip
Imagine a river flowing through a picturesque green valley. Imagine countless aromatic vineyards, orchards, and fields, idyllic historic towns, charming European architecture, and many fairytale châteaux. Imagine drinking fine French wine, the taste of exquisite French cuisine, and the sound of French music. Does it sound too good to be true? Well, that’s Loire Valley, also known as the Garden of France or for us,…
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All you need to know before visiting Austria
Budget Austria is far from being a cheap destination. However, if you skip some major attractions, sleep in hostels, and eat at inexpensive restaurants, you can save a lot of money. • Prices for private rooms start at 25 USD (20.4 EUR) in Vienna, 50 USD (41 EUR) in Salzburg, 60 USD (49 EUR) near Mölltaler glacier,…
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Winter in Carinthia
Have you ever been to Austria during the winter? It’s an absolute fairyland! You can go skiing, hiking, enjoy the view of the snow-covered mountains, or revel in Austrian concept of Gemütlichkeit (coziness). Last March, we decided to visit Carinthia – the southernmost Austrian state, famous for its many stunning mountains and lakes. It was just a…
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Zagreb – the best Christmas market in Europe
Are you searching for a romantic Christmas getaway? Well, search no more! For the third year in a row, Zagreb was declared the Best European Christmas destination. During the Advent season (this year from the 2nd of December 2017 to the 7th of January 2018), Zagreb transforms into a Christmas fairyland. We decided to check…
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Europe – a great honeymoon destination
Hi there, fellow honeymooners! 😉 As you already know, we grew up in a small, idyllic country in the heart of Europe – a country which blends perfectly in the spirit of the culturally rich and diverse Old continent. Therefore, to us, the entire continent feels like home. Over the years we’ve traveled to many different…