A brown bear male running at a swamp. Bear photography in Kuusamo, Finland.

Bear Photography Tours in Finland – Tips From a Wildlife Photographer

On a bear photography tour, it’s possible to photograph the brown bears from…


Helsinki Christmas Market is the biggest outdoors Christmas Market in Helsinki, Finland. Photo courtesy of Helsinki Christmas Market/Photographer: Jussi Hellsten

Helsinki Christmas Markets and Best Festive Things to Do in Finnish Capital

Helsinki Christmas Market is the oldest and largest holiday market in the…


The iconic Mostar Old Bridge, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sarajevo to Mostar by Train: Iconic Train Journey is Back 2019

Take the train from Sarajevo to Mostar to tick off one off the most iconic…


Jauniela is one of the prettiest cobblestone streets in the Riga Old Town

The Best Cafes and Specialty Coffee Shops in Riga, Latvia

Find the best coffee shops in Riga, sample locally roasted specialty coffee…


Hittavainen the bear looks into the camera. Kuusamo, Finland.

A Night of Bear Photography in Kuusamo, Finland

We had just arrived at Kuusamo, a robust wilderness area in Koillismaa,…


Helsinki Railway Square filled with craft beer thirsty crowd

Local’s Guide to the Craft Beer Festivals in Helsinki, Finland

We had an amazing weekend soaking in the sun and the brews of Craft Beer…


Enjoying the warm winter terrace of T-Anker, Prague

Best Craft Beer Pubs in Prague for Tasting Czech Microbrews

When we visited Prague in January, craft beer tasting was at the top of our…


Charles Bridge at night in Prague, Czech Republic.

The Day We Were on the Worst Ghost Tour Ever in Prague

The dusk had already begun to descend when we were hanging out in the front of…


An arched hall in Buda Labyrinth, Castle Hill, Budapest.

Exploring the Sinister Legends of the Buda Castle Labyrinth

The narrow stairway is going steeply down into the insides of an old house in…


The entrance of the Capuchin Crypt in Rome, Italy.

6 Highly Unusual Things to Discover in Rome and Florence

When you’re visiting the iconic cities of Rome and Florence, you can…


8 Best Tips for Successful Day Tripping to Tallinn, Estonia

If you find yourself in Helsinki and not knowing what to do, you can always hop…


Visit Elche Palm Grove in Spain, the biggest palm grove in Europe!

Sight of the Week: The Palm Grove of Elche

Have you ever heard of the Europe’s biggest palm grove? Probably not. Still the…


Both kids and adults love Feria de Sevillanas Carneval!

Celebrating Feria de Sevillanas Carneval in Torrevieja

I arrived Torrevieja just in time to indulge in the May Fair called Feria de…


Tapas bar near Mercado Central

Sample the Tastes of Valencia, Spain

Did you know that the most epic Spanish dish paella is originally from the city…


Visit Szechenyi Baths in Budapest

Széchenyi Baths Winter Experience: Budapest Thermal Baths at its Best

Challenge your stamina by visiting Széchenyi Baths on a freezing winter day.…


Masks of shame for the gossiping people in the torture equipment exhibition in Toledo, Spain

A Peek Into the Middle Ages – Medieval Torture Equipment Exhibition in Toledo, Spain

Do you want to know how the notorious “Iron Maiden” actually looked…


At the gate of Virunga National Park, Congo DR, just before the Nyiragongo volcano trek

Our Absolute Travel Highlights of 2015

 Our year in travel could be described by one word: mind-blowing. We visited in…


Our beloved dog is picking blueberries in Keskuspuisto (Central Park)

Picking Berries in Central Park, Helsinki

The Central Park in Helsinki is far away from a manicured garden, though it…


Unveiling the bizarre facets of Vatican: follow us through the gates of the Vatican city-state!

Unveiling the Bizarre Facets of Vatican

Vatican is definitely one of the most bizarre places on earth. A city-state the…


Monk's skull in a medieval funeral crypt in Cartagena, Spain

Best Things To Do in Cartagena, Spain: From Quirky Sights to Roman Ruins and the Best View

Fill your day trip to Spanish Cartagena with exciting things to do and see:…