A Short Visit to Bratislava We’re always on the lookout for new places and cities to discover and since we like to drive it’s easy to take a diversion off the planned route for exploring. That’s how we found ourselves […]
Slovakia
The Quaintest Slovakian Town…Levoča!
Levoča today is a sleepy little town nestled up close to the high Tatras mountains. The old town center has retained all of its medieval charm and shines like a jewel in the crystal clear mountain air. But this quiet […]
Tips, Tricks, and Tales of Travel By Train in Eastern Europe
When our Eurail passes arrived in the mail in early June I thought, “We have plenty of time to plan this trip.” There was vague, nebulous idea that we would ride trains and see as much of Eastern Europe as […]
Adventurous Train Travel in Eastern Europe
Our Epic Journey Through Eastern Europe “Anything is possible on a train: a great meal, a binge, a visit from card players, an intrigue, a good night’s sleep, and strangers’ monologues framed like Russian short stories.” Paul Theroux Walking from […]
Vignette – A Must Have for Driving in (Parts of) Europe
Driving down the autobahn can be a freeing sensation, especially when you get to one of those few open stretches with no speed limits. But you won’t get that experience in many other countries then Germany. France and Italy, for […]