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Written by Gabriela Mozharovskyi

  • Destinations
    • Australia
      • Travelling by train in Australia: Kuranda Scenic Railway
    • Austria
      • What to see and do in Vienna? The ultimate guide.
      • 15 reasons to visit Graz. Experience the slow travel in Styria region.
      • 5 countries, one journey–from Prague to Paris by train
    • Czech Republic
      • Prague beyond essentials
      • Karlovy Vary
      • Kutna Hora
      • 5 countries, one journey–from Prague to Paris by train
      • What to buy in Prague? 11 authentic and traditional souvenirs.
    • Dominican Republic
      • What to see in Santo Domingo? Your culture guide.
      • Which food and coffee should you try in Dominican Republic? The ultimate culinary guide.
    • Egypt
      • One week in Egypt–with travel agency or on your own? Full photo report.
    • Finland
      • Naantali
    • France
      • Paris
        • 24 hours in Paris: 1 day cultural itinerary
        • The Louvre in one day
        • Magic of Christmas in Paris. Guide to the best Christmas markets.
        • Château de Champs-sur-Marne – is it worth a visit? Half a day trip to the charming neoclassical castle near Paris.
        • Is Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte worth a visit? One day trip to the spectacular castle which made Louis XIV jealous himself.
        • Hike (randonnée) « Sur les sommets sur Yvette »
      • One day in Mont Saint Michel
      • Brittany region: Dinard, Dinan, Saint-Malo, Vitré
      • Provins– one day away from Paris
      • Countries near Prague by train
      • 5 countries, one journey–from Prague to Paris by train
    • Germany
      • Why is it worth visiting Heidelberg?
      • Countries near Kraków by train
    • Greece
      • Is Corfu worth visiting? Things to see and do to have your balanced holidays full of relax and Greek culture.
    • Indonesia
      • Our Balinese culture-packed itinerary. Things to see and do in Bali.
      • What to buy in Bali? 20 authentic and traditional souvenirs.
      • How to buy food and souvenirs on Asian markets? A subjective guide with practical tips.
    • Ireland
      • Things to do in Dublin during European city break. Itinerary for 2 days + practical tips.
      • Castles, manors and hikes in Dublin area reachable by train
      • What to buy in Ireland? 15 authentic and traditional souvenirs.
    • Italy
      • Southern Italy cultural one week itinerary: Naples, Pompeii, Salerno and Amalfi Coast.
      • What to see in Milan during a long weekend? The ultimate guide.
      • 5 countries, one journey–from Prague to Paris by train
    • Japan
      • My 12 days itinerary around Japan with 7 days JR Pass
      • Cherry blossom in Japan. Best and most scenic sakura spots in Tokyo.
      • Is Kurashiki worth a visit? Things to do during one day trip in the Edo-period town.
      • Visiting 2 out of 3 Great Gardens in Japan: Kenroku-en in Kanazawa and Kōraku-en in Okayama
      • One day trip to Nara – magical town of deers and world class old temples.
    • Jordan
      • One day trip to the Dead Sea from Amman by Jett Bus. Practical guide to prepare your visit.
      • How to organize a trip to Wadi Rum on your own? Our own experience in Jordanian desert and practical tips.
    • Liechtenstein
      • What to see in Liechtenstein during one day trip. Visit to Vaduz and Balzers.
    • Norway
      • Norwegian fjords
      • One day visit to Alesund when on a fjord cruise
      • What to buy in Norway? 11 traditional and authentic souvenirs.
      • Official excursion or a trip on your own – smart tips to make the best out of your cruise.
    • Poland
      • Is Warsaw worth a visit? A detailed museum-packed 4 days itinerary for the Polish capital.
      • Is Wrocław worth visiting? Things to do and see in the Lower Silesian city during long weekend.
      • Książ Castle
      • Countries near Kraków by train
      • What to buy in Poland? 17 authentic and traditional souvenirs.
      • Thermal pools in Zakopane region. Termy Bania or/and Bukovina – which one to choose? Honest review and comparison.
    • Portugal
      • What to see in Algarve? Balanced one week itinerary full of nature and culture.
      • What to see in Faro during one day trip? Things to do in the cultural capital of Algarve.
    • San Marino
      • What to see and do in San Marino? One day visit.
    • Slovakia
      • Long weekend in Slovakian Tatra mountains in the winter. Is it a good idea?
      • Thermal pools in Slovakia. Tatralandia or/and Besenova – which one to choose? Honest comparison.
      • What to buy in Slovakia? 12 authentic and traditional souvenirs.
    • Slovenia
      • European hidden gem
      • Dolce vita in Slovenian Istria
      • 11 souvenirs from Slovenia
      • 5 countries, one journey–from Prague to Paris by train
    • South Korea
      • Culturally-packed visit to Seoul. What to see in 3 days to learn more about South Korea?
      • Tour to the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea – practical guide.
      • What to buy in South Korea? 20 traditional and authentic Korean souvenirs and where to find them.
    • Switzerland
      • An unusual way to discover Locarno – journey on a scenic Centovalli train and Lake Maggiore cruise
    • Thailand
      • Bangkok
      • How to buy food and souvenirs on Asian markets? A subjective guide with practical tips.
    • Qatar
      • Doha
  • Culture
    • Museums
      • The Louvre in one day
      • Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
      • Château de Champs-sur-Marne
      • Munich Residence in Bavaria
    • Exhibitions
      • La Galerie Dior in Paris. Is it worth visiting?
      • Edvard Munch exhibition in Musée d’Orsay
      • Black Indians from New Orleans exhibition in Musée du quai Branly.
      • Monet Mitchell Exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation + short visit to Jardin d’Acclimatation
      • Maison FRED exhibition in the Palais de Tokyo in Paris
    • Events
      • Cherry blossom in Japan. Best and most scenic sakura spots in Tokyo.
      • 5 best Christmas spots you need to see in Paris in December.
  • Lifestyle
    • Souvenir guides
      • How to buy food and souvenirs on Asian markets? A subjective guide with practical tips.
      • What to buy in Ireland? 15 authentic and traditional souvenirs.
      • What to buy in Norway? 11 traditional and authentic souvenirs.
      • What to buy in Poland? 17 authentic and traditional souvenirs.
      • What to buy in Prague? 11 authentic and traditional souvenirs.
      • What to buy in Bali? 20 authentic and traditional souvenirs.
      • What to buy in Slovakia? 12 authentic and traditional souvenirs.
      • What to buy in Slovenia? 11 authentic and traditional souvenirs
      • What to buy in South Korea? 20 traditional and authentic Korean souvenirs and where to find them.
    • Cruise travel
      • Official excursion or a trip on your own – smart tips to make the best out of your cruise.
      • Discovering Norwegian fjords on a cruise. Full photo report.
      • An unusual way to discover Locarno – journey on a scenic Centovalli train and Lake Maggiore cruise
    • Travelling by train
      • My 12 days itinerary with 7 days Japanese JR Pass
      • Travelling by train in Australia: Kuranda Scenic Railway
      • Countries near Prague by train
      • Countries near Kraków by train
      • 5 countries, one journey–from Prague to Paris by train
      • Castles, manors and hikes in Dublin area reachable by train
      • An unusual way to discover Locarno – journey on a scenic Centovalli train and Lake Maggiore cruise
    • Geeky monthly captures
      • Geeky monthly captures: April 2023
      • Geeky monthly captures: March 2023
      • Geeky monthly captures: February 2023
      • Geeky monthly captures: January 2023
      • Geeky monthly captures: November 2022
      • Geeky monthly captures: October 2022
      • Geeky monthly captures: September 2022
    • Cuisine
      • Geeky recipes
        • Quick and simple Polish-style blueberry buns recipe
      • Which food and coffee should you try in Dominican Republic? The ultimate culinary guide.
    • Ukraine. What has happened and how can we help?
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Destinations

  • May 17, 2023October 9, 2023
  • 17 Comments on How to organize a trip to Wadi Rum on your own? Our own experience in Jordanian desert and practical tips.

How to organize a trip to Wadi Rum on your own? Our own experience in Jordanian desert and practical tips.

When planning our trip to Jordan, I knew that we can’t skip Wadi Rum desert, called by many as the Valley of the Moon due to its particular landscape with red sands, granite and sandstones which…

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  • May 4, 2023May 4, 2023
  • 3 Comments on Geeky monthly captures: April 2023

Geeky monthly captures: April 2023

April was a busy month. It was intense to the point that I was surprised when realised that I’m in the last week of it 😉 Apart from two fascinating short trips, this was a…

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  • April 26, 2023April 27, 2023
  • 2 Comments on What to see in Liechtenstein during one day trip. Visit to Vaduz and Balzers.

What to see in Liechtenstein during one day trip. Visit to Vaduz and Balzers.

I was always curious about Liechtenstein, a small European country nestling in the mountains between Switzerland and Austria. The country is five and half times smaller than Berlin and more than 40% of its surface…

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  • April 24, 2023October 24, 2023
  • 7 Comments on Castles, manors and hikes in Dublin area reachable by train

Castles, manors and hikes in Dublin area reachable by train

I have booked my tickets to Dublin and planned my stay for 4 days in the capital and only when planning my itinerary I realized how many interesting places one can visit in the area.…

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  • April 17, 2023April 24, 2023
  • 2 Comments on Things to do in Dublin during European city break. Itinerary for 2 days + practical tips.

Things to do in Dublin during European city break. Itinerary for 2 days + practical tips.

Dublin is a very interesting choice for a European city break. The city has a versatile offer: culture geeks will find here historical Neo-Gothic cathedrals, state museums (free of charge) such as National Gallery, Irish…

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  • April 17, 2023April 24, 2023
  • 1 Comment on Countries near Prague by train

Countries near Prague by train

Europe is known from its good quality public transport and dense train network. In many European countries trains are fast, modern and affordable way of travelling. Usually, train stations are located in the centre of…

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  • April 11, 2023April 13, 2023
  • 4 Comments on Is Corfu worth visiting? Things to see and do to have your balanced holidays full of relax and Greek culture.

Is Corfu worth visiting? Things to see and do to have your balanced holidays full of relax and Greek culture.

Corfu is a Greek island located in the northwest coast in the Ionian Sea. Greece boasts an impressive number of 227 islands, many of them being popular tourist destinations. The key to choose the best…

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  • April 5, 2023April 11, 2023
  • 3 Comments on Geeky monthly captures: March 2023

Geeky monthly captures: March 2023

March was a beautiful month with some friends and family reunions, travel in search of springtime as well as many cultural venues waiting for us in Paris in the later weeks of the month. The…

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  • April 3, 2023April 5, 2023
  • 1 Comment on Official excursion or a trip on your own – smart tips to make the best out of your cruise.

Official excursion or a trip on your own – smart tips to make the best out of your cruise.

When you go for a cruise for a first time or feel that during your previous trips you weren’t very satisfied with the way you visited the destination, you may want to equip yourself with…

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  • April 3, 2023April 3, 2023
  • 1 Comment on How to organize smartly one day visit to Alesund when on a fjord cruise? Things worth doing in this Norwegian coastal town.

How to organize smartly one day visit to Alesund when on a fjord cruise? Things worth doing in this Norwegian coastal town.

When I studied my itinerary of my fjord cruise (check this post for full itinerary) and checked the places where the ship will dock to plan my activities I was surprised that I couldn’t find…

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