There are as many different types of travellers (or tourists) as there are types of people. Some people are thrifty, some spend on luxury items. Some prefer relaxing at home, others head into the mountains. Travel is no different. During our extensive travels over the years, we’ve tried out different “types” of travelling. I’ve couchsurfed,…
What to pack for a vacation? It’s not that easy to figure out quickly, especially if you do it last minute just like me. By the way – if you are packing this list for someone else, plenty of these essentials also make great presents. We have collected the best ones in our gift guide…
First-time flying tips from an ex-flight attendant. Fun fact: most small in-flight essentials from this article also make perfect presents – see our travel stocking stuffers guide. I’ve been giving advice and tips to friends, family, and acquaintances lately so it made sense to put it all together. So here are my first time flyers…
Flying for the first time can feel intimidating, especially if you’re flying alone. It’s all-new, barely explained anywhere, and there’s probably a different language included, which you may or may not understand… scary! And who even knows how those airports function, as there are so many horror stories floating around! That’s why, after my friend…
Updated August 2026: rules, tolls and ZTL guidance re-checked, plus the IDP requirement. Driving in Italy is… interesting. And it’s not all the same! The driving styles in, let’s say, Northern and Southern Italy differ from each other. As do driving in cities vs the countryside or highways and coastal roads. But still, it’s quite…
I decided to interrupt my Venice posts with a lovely little packing list for a mountain vacation. Packing for someone you love instead? Many of these items appear in our gift guide for travel lovers, too. The reason for that? Well, let me tell you why. Storytime We went on a weekend trip to Tatry…
Last month (September 2021), I learned the hard way that not everyone remains safe while on a road trip. Storytime! My parents were driving over half of Europe to visit us. For the night, instead of sleeping in a hotel, they decided to sleep in their van in a truck parking lot in Poland. They’ve…
Are you wondering “How do I choose the right hotel?” Having a good hotel is quite important if you want to have a pleasant vacation. Yes, of course, people don’t generally spend a lot of time in their hotel rooms when on a trip, but still, it’s important that you have a place where you…
We went for a spa and wellness weekend with Michal! And, honestly, we haven’t been anywhere just the two of us for so long that I had to think quite a lot about what to pack for a spa weekend. Planning this as a surprise for your partner? You might also like our romantic travel…
A self-catering holiday packing list is a little bit different from your usual hotel holiday packing list. When you travel to stay in a hotel, you generally plan to eat out. So, when packing for a self-catering holiday, there are extra items you need to take with you so you can cook comfortably. The self-catering…