An Insane 36 Hours in Tokyo: No-Leave Needed!
If I had the choice, I wouldn’t spend only 36 hours in Tokyo, especially on my first visit to Japan. […]
history and culture
The Hill of Crosses: Getting There the Cheapest Way (<2 Euros)
Forget those quotes about journeys mattering more than destinations. Unless the drive is worth staying awake throughout, a destination becomes […]
The Secrets of Torun Gingerbread
Few Polish delicacies are as synonymous with a city as Torun gingerbread. Pierniki toruńskie is sold everywhere in the old town […]
Luostarinmaki: A Trove of Finnish Handicrafts
The Luostarinmaki handicrafts museum is a short walk from Turku’s square, across the Aurajoki to the south-east. It’s a steep climb to this […]
The Sights and Sounds of St Dominic’s Fair
Every summer, Gdansk plays host to St Dominic’s Fair (Jarmark św. Dominika – link in Polish only). It’s one of the most […]
The Dwarves of Wrocław Will Make You Squeal
In Europe, one can get a neck ache from looking up at all the ancient castles, churches and houses. Remember to […]