We recently had the perfect occasion for a spontaneous exploration: we found ourselves in the beautiful Austrian town of Innsbruck at sunrise. But first, let me give you some important information. We are not early risers. Giulia, to be specific, has a very hard time functioning in the early morning. Nonetheless, we chose to travel…
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How to visit the Tapolca Lake Cave in Hungary and more beautiful places
Whether you are looking for a peaceful weekend in the Hungarian countryside, or you just want a day trip from Budapest, you should consider Tapolca. Located on the Northern side of Lake Balaton, this small town is famous for its beautiful Tavasbarlang, the Lake Cave, but there is much more to discover. The city of…
Budapest hike: Kaan Karoly lookout tower
The Kaán Károly lookout tower is a wooden tower built in a peaceful woods on top of Nagy-Hárs-hegy hill (454 meters), on the Buda side of Budapest. Among Budapest hikes, this is so easy that it may actually qualify as a walk, instead of a hike. Reaching Kaan Karoly tower is easy, quick and rewarding,…
Visegrad hike – Day trip from Budapest
Of all day trips from Budapest, the perfect one to spend some time in nature and discover the beautiful landscape of Hungary is certainly the hike to Visegrad castle and the Danube bend. Keep in mind that we are full-time office workers/professional couch potatoes. If you follow our instructions, this DIY Danube Bend tour won’t…
How to meet people while travelling
From our experience, travelling is much more exciting when shared with someone else. As much as we love to travel together and to travel with our friends and family, we always felt a special thrill when we meet people while travelling, whether locals, or fellow travellers like us. It’s not always easy; it can actually…
Best, most useful travel apps
It’s the usual struggle: the storage on your phone is limited, and you’d rather keep all the pictures of your trips than lots of useless apps. You’ve read about so many of the best travel apps recommended by bloggers and travel sites, but it’s hard to choose! After years of travelling and experimenting, we’re glad…
Best Polish food you must try
Raise your hand if you get excited about new food! When we travel to a new place, we make it a priority to try the local specialties. It’s almost as if our city tour is focused on restaurants and cafés, with sights and squares in between! During just 4 days in Poland, we managed to…