Europe (Central)

The Black Forest (German: Schwarzwald) is a 6,009.2 km2 (2,320.2 sq mi) area located in the state of Baden-Württemberg in the southwest of Germany. A paradise for peace seekers, sporty…

Reaching a record 8 million tourists this year, the Major of Prague announced starting to limit the number of touring cars into the city. The Old City (Prague 1) is…

Just got back from my umpteenth city trip to Prague. God, I how much I love this city! It is undeniable that Prague, like many other popular destinations, is getting…

Bratislava is a compact city with enough sights to keep visitors entertained for a day or so. I visited the capital of Slovakia several times, so what to see and…

Going to Budapest, the capital of Hungary? Great plan! Or still wondering about it? Budapest is not a gloomy city, as some people may think. Looking for an affordable city…

Concerts are always a good excuse for me to take another trip. I have been to hundreds of concerts; music has taken me to many places, from the Bahamas to…

Looking for a city trip destination that does not cost you an arm and a leg? Go to Krakow in southeast Poland! I have been to Poland many times and…

Are you looking for a city trip that you can combine with relaxing at the beach? Located somewhere around the middle of the long coastline of Croatia, Split is the…

Dubrovnik is a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the south of Croatia. The city has a competitive history with Venice; over trading power some centuries ago, nowadays over who…

While NP Plitvice and NP Krka in neighbor Croatia are overrun by hordes of tourists, nearby NP Una in Bosnia and Herzegovina is still relatively unknown and pleasantly quiet. NP…