Eastern Europe
How Much Does it Cost to Travel Czechia?
Located in central Europe, one of the best things about travelling in the Czech Republic (now known as Czechia FYI) for those of us on a budget, is how cheap this country is! And having visited this country 5 times in my life (2 in the last 12 months in fact!) I can definitely attest […]
1 Week in the Czech Republic: Top Itinerary
Everyone loves a bit of Prague right (and if you haven’t been before then you absolutely, definitely, certainly should go!), but it’s also very true that there’s a whole country to discover beyond Czechia’s famous capital. Selfishly hogging the limelight, the UNESCO-listed city of a hundred spires has put this country on the map, but […]
Amsterdam to Prague by Train: All You Need to Know
2 of Europe’s most popular cities, there’s no question that if you haven’t visited either Amsterdam or Prague before, then you definitely should! The sort of destinations you return to time and time again – or at least I find myself returning there again and again! – there’s always something new to discover in these […]
Complete Czech Packing List
There’s been a glut of content on this blog recently about Czechia – the country formerly known as the Czech Republic – and that’s down to the simple reason I’ve been there a lot of late! Yes having travelled there twice on blog assignments in as many months this summer, it’s fair to say I’ve […]
Prague National Museum: All You Need to Know for Your Visit
The largest museum in the Czech Republic, the Prague National Museum has to be on your list of sights to visit when you travel to this capital. Housed in one of the city’s most beautiful buildings (and that really is saying something), this huge collection (which spans 2 separate, adjoined buildings) is a treasure trove […]
13 Best Things to Do in Ostrava, Czechia
Having visited the city of Ostrava in the east of the Czechia (the country formerly known as the Czech Republic) twice now, it’s fair to say I’ve got a few ideas about the best thing to do in this surprising city. On the crossroads between Prague and Poland, Ostrava is a fascinating destination. Once an […]
Colours of Ostrava 2022: Festival Review
Honestly, I’d forgotten how fun festivals can be. With 2 years of covid buzzing around and the many subsequent pandemic cancellations, festival fun has been pretty far from my mind over the last 24 months. So far, in fact, that I’d actually totally forgotten just how much joy festivals bring me! But thankfully, passing through […]
Hiking in Romania: The 15 Best Spots
If you enjoy wild paths and untamed landscapes, then Romania is the hiking destination you need to put on your list right now! And there’s no better spot to visit in this country for a good stomp than the Carpathian Mountains. Actually spread over 7 European countries, Romania is home to over half of this […]
Getting Your Visa to Russia from the UK: Complete Guide
The first thing you need to know if you want to travel to Russia as a British citizen is that you need a visa. And that you need to get the ball rolling on this visa asap! Because while getting a visa to Russia from the UK isn’t difficult, there is a process to follow […]
Top 21 Things To Do in Georgia
If you’ve read this blog at all before, you’re bound to know I’m pretty much madly in love with Georgia! The Caucasus gem that I instantly fell head over heels for, Georgia just keeps calling back such is the wealth of things to discover in this dazzling land. As a cultural crossroads, the history of […]
