Lisbon is more than just the largest city and the capital of Portugal. Lisbon plays an important part in tourism, economy, media, international trade and many other aspects of the country. But what is more, Lisbon is a coastal and hilly city where many dramatic sightings of pastel-washed establishments can be laid eyes on. Here, [...]
Barcelona is such an amazing city that can offer pretty much everything for all type of travelers. Visiting Barcelona with kids? There are so many things to do with family in the city! Prepare in advance and you will not miss out for the most colorful and fun places there. Here are 25 things to [...]
Sagrada Familia is the most famous landmark in one of the most visited cities in Europe. Visiting Sagrada Familia is definitely worth it and it is no wonder that thousands of people choose to do so daily! It is truly one of the best Antoni Gaudi buildings out there! However, I have also noticed [...]
When looking at pretty photos of Barcelona, it is very easy to get deceived into thinking that are no crowds. There are hardly any people on the picture, right? Do not get tricked, the reality is a bit more harsh and chance are, many of the attractions will have a loooooong queue! It can be [...]
[LAST UPDATED: October 2018] It is a well-known fact that all the main Paris attractions have terrifying long queues. Unfortunately, many tourists don't know about some simple tricks to skip the lines in Paris and they choose to spend hours of their precious vacation time waiting in the long queues. I have been to all [...]
The common opinion is that Russia is not suitable for holidays, being regarded as a country which has a cold climate, even in the summer time. Sochi is the exception from the rule. The climate is mild, with long and sunny summers, therefore it will be the perfect destination for any tourist that wants to [...]
As a Russian who has lived in Moscow for many years, I have finally decided to write a blog post about it, incredible! :) The list below is for people who have time and/or the desire to see some attractions in Moscow. If you are traveling to Russia in the near future, just scroll down [...]
UPD: June 2018 In this step-by-step guide I will show you exactly how to buy the ticket on a website that on average, will save you 20 EUR, but it can be even more! So that you know all the alternatives, I am going to describe 3 different ways to buy tickets to Disneyland, [...]
UPDATE: August 2018 Going to Iceland? Great choice! I have some advice about driving around the island, and what challenges await you. Especially if you are taking my 14 days road trip around Iceland, the hints here will be very useful! The country has no trains. Buses are almost non-existent. Hitchhiking (although possible) can be frustrating, [...]
Mexico was on my bucket list since at least 2008, when I worked as a server in restaurants of California, USA. Naturally, many of my colleagues were Mexicans and I simply fell I love with their attitude to life and sincere sunny smiles. When the chance finally arose, I flew all the way from Europe [...]
The Nordic island of Iceland has been making noise in the social media scene for years already because of its breathtaking show of Northern Lights. It easily became a bucket list destination to almost every local of the world. Well, who would not want to lay eyes on an aurora show that hits close to [...]
Nepal was always something mysterious and inviting for me. I was charmed looking at the pictures of the mountains and always wanted to go trekking there. There are so many thing you should know about the trek, some of them are not necessarily shared, so I decided to write down my experience. I did the [...]
Through the years, Thailand has reaped the reputation of being the “hub of backpackers” in Southeast Asia. It has a reasonable cost of living, diverse activities, and historical and natural tourist destinations like the island of Koh Phangan. Koh Phangan is an island found on the southeastern part of Thailand where the hips, millennials and [...]
