Cathedral Square, Vilnius Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania is a 43-minute flight from Minsk, Belarus and an hour flight from Tallinn, Estonia. There aren’t many direct flights to the country and currently, there are only 15 airlines that fly into Vilnius. Usually, people who visit Lithuania also include the other Baltic states - Latvia and Estonia. The country has just … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do in Minsk
Practically unknown as a travel destination, Minsk, the capital of Belarus is just under a three-hour flight from London and an hour and 20-minute flight from Moscow. Razed to the ground during World War II, this reconstructed city of around two million people is clean, modern and green. And it does not have an old town like other European cities. If you're … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do in Lviv
Where is Lviv? Lviv is the most European city in Ukraine with an old town that’s on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is 203 miles from Krakow, 336 miles from Warsaw and only 45 miles from the border with Poland. It is closer to the Polish capital than the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. Lviv is the cultural hub and educational center of Ukraine. Founded by Prince Danylo of … [Read more...]
3 Least Visited European Cities You Need to Visit
Chisanau, Moldova Minsk, Chisinau or Tiraspol might not sound as alluring as Paris, Venice or Edinburgh, but those who have visited would argue that visiting these European cities are just as rewarding to visit. They won’t knock your socks off. However, the absence of mass tourism allows you to have a genuine travel experience, see real local culture and avoid a manufactured … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do in Bucharest
Steeped in history with a vibrant nightlife scene, top-quality beer, and sublime local food, Romania’s capital, Bucharest is a feast for all the senses. As a tourist destination, Bucharest is getting better and better. Bucharest is a three-hour flight from London, two hours from Frankfurt and a mere one hour flight from Sofia. Currently, there are no direct flights … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Visit Amsterdam
With its hip neighborhoods, World Heritage-listed canals, innovative places to stay, world-class museums with thousands of masterworks, and 800,000 bicycles, Amsterdam is showing the world that it’s more than the grubby red-light district and notorious coffee shops. Amsterdam is one of the most exciting cities in Europe to visit. Here are five reasons to visit Amsterdam … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do in Kosovo
Prizren Kosovo Kosovo, one of the six republics of the former Yugoslavia is a landlocked country with 1.8 million people. It shares borders with Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, and Serbia. Pristina, the capital city, is 269 miles from Dubrovnik (Croatia), 225 miles from Kotor (Montenegro), 159 miles from Tirana (Albania) and 327 miles from Belgrade (Serbia). 92% of the … [Read more...]