Kočevje – Slovenia’s Bear Forest It almost felt like walking through snow. With each step, my feet sank into a thick layer of fallen leaves, way past my ankles. Just the sound was different. Instead of the distinct scrunchy sound that snow makes under winter boots, it sounded more like walking on crumbled up newspaper. Aside from […]
What to Do in Budapest – Must-See Sights to Hidden Gems
From Must-See Sights to Hidden Gems – What Do in Budapest First things first: You are probably pronouncing it wrong. The two cities are called Buda and Pest and are pronounced: “Boo-da-pesht” Yes, they are two cities. Didn’t know that either, did you? Na, I am just giving you a hard time ;-) But if you […]
15 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Czech Republic
15 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Czech Republic Fall is my favorite time of the year to travel to Europe. On my last trip, I had the chance to visit the Czech Republic in October and I really think Fall is the best time to visit Czech Republic. Take a look at […]
8 Days in the Czech Republic Itinerary
8 Days in the Czech Republic Itinerary Are you planning to visit the Czech Republic soon? Then you have come to the right place. I just returned from an incredible Press trip to this stunning country and created this 8 day Czech Republic itinerary that takes you not only to the most iconic places but also […]
Shopping in Berlin – A Local’s Guide
Shopping in Berlin: A Local’s Guide Style-wise, Berliners pride themselves on their idiosyncratic sense of liberality and urban cool. Fluid, individual and no-nonsense, a common Berlin ‘uniform’ is notorious for its embrace of anything black, shapeless and street-chic. However, you’d be foolish to think the city’s shopping options end there. Broad-minded and tolerant, there is […]
The Best German Christmas Markets *Updated 2019
The Best German Christmas Markets – Germany in Winter German Christmas Markets are magical. I don’t know if it is the sweet smells of Glühwein and sugar-coated roast almonds, the delicious Bratwurst in a bun or the sparkling lights and festive decorations that have mesmerized me since childhood. Growing up in Germany, Christmas Markets are […]
1 Week Itinerary Germany – From Frankfurt to Munich
1 Week Itinerary Germany Germany. Land of castles, Schnitzel, beer, the Black Forest, and oompah bands. For this article, we will focus on a 1 week itinerary Germany, including historic Heidelberg and parts of Bavaria from Baden Baden to magnificent Munich. For this Germany itinerary, we will be arriving in Frankfurt and flying home from […]
Experience Lausanne like a Local
Experience Lausanne like a Local I’m still nursing a few blisters, but that’s before I learned how to explore Lausanne like a local. What I didn’t consider was that Lausanne is built on three rather steep hills, connected by bridges, narrow streets, vertigo inducing staircases and, if you are lucky enough to find them, […]
Tips for Cycling The Danube
Tips for Cycling The Danube From Passau to Bratislava Hi everyone, my names Mike, and I’m currently cycling around Thailand while running my bike blog – Pinch-Flat. Recently I was able to go on an adventure across Europe on my bicycle, and today I’m here to tell you about one of the more relaxing sections […]
Berlin off the Beaten Path – Not so Touristy Things to Do in Berlin
Berlin off the Beaten Path: The not so touristy things to do in Berlin In so many ways, there are really two Berlins: the Berlin you see, and the Berlin you don’t. The Berlin you see isn’t hard to navigate – WWII- and Wall-time relics litter the cobbled strands and half-completed boulevards of the central […]