Beer isn’t the only alcoholic beverage the Czechs produce, it’s just the most well-known (and widely consumed, with the country still comfortably top of the per capita consumption table). Here’s the low-down on all the alcoholic beverages that are fit to drink: Fruit drinks? For starters Pretty much any fruit that grows here gets turned… Continue Reading
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Mobile Internet access for Smartphones in Croatia
Our guide to getting your iPhone or Android smartphone online in Croatia The UN this year deemed Internet access a human right and who are we to argue? Add in the pressure of employers and clients who need to contact you even when you’re on vacation, making sure you’re as connected as you’re used to… Continue Reading
Panoramic Rovinj
Undoubtedly the best views of Rovinj are to be had from the top of the bell tower of the church of St Euphemia, situated right atop the hilly old town. Shot just as the sun was going down, we hope these panoramas give you an idea of just how picturesque this place is. Click on… Continue Reading
Jazz at Ljubljana Castle, Fall 2012
Starting on the 29th of August is a cycle of 6 concerts, held at Ljubljana castle, the medieval fortress that sits high above the city. The concerts are brought together under the name of “Milestones” and feature six Slovenian acts that are very popular locally. 29 September: Kaja Draksler BadBooshBand 5 October: David Jarh Quartet –… Continue Reading
A Visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes (Plitvička Jezera) is Croatia’s oldest and largest National Park and covers an area of 114 square miles. Fortunately you don’t have to walk all of it to see the highlights! One day or two? Entrance tickets are either one day (80Kn/$14) or two (130Kn/$21), so the second day is heavily discounted but very… Continue Reading
Must-see Vienna: The Spanish Riding School
A must-see for anyone visiting Vienna is a trip to the Spanish Riding School. The handsome white Lipizzaner stallions, cross-bred over hundreds of years between Spanish, Arabian and Berber horses, have been stabled in the Hofburg Palace since 1735. There are gala performances year-round, usually two a week, usually on Saturdays and Sundays but sometimes… Continue Reading
Classical Concerts, Opera & Ballet in Prague
In this post we tell you what’s what when it comes to Classical Concerts, Opera and Ballet in Prague, the major venues and where to finding out what’s playing and where to buy tickets. Prague’s many concert halls, opera houses and theatres means there’s usually a rich vein of culture for you to tap into… Continue Reading
Visiting the Reichstag Building in Berlin
© Deutscher Bundestag / Simone M. Neumann A stay in Berlin isn’t complete without a visit to one of the most famous buildings in the city and an icon of the tumultuous changes the city has seen. A symbol of German History Opened in 1894 to house the Reichstag – the parliament of the German… Continue Reading
10 Tips for Driving a Rental Car in Central & Eastern Europe
Some of our guests prefer the ‘freedom of the open road’ for getting between cities on their Central & Eastern Europe tours and we are happy to arrange car hire for them with our local car rental partners, but before we do, we like to make sure that they have fully considered the decision. Before you… Continue Reading
Experience the high-life in Prague for less
As a long-time fan of Lime&Tonic’s service I thought it was about time we told our blog readers about them, along with some suggestions for offers are bound to impress. In a nutshell Lime&Tonic Prague (they have a presence in several other cities too, including London and Sydney) is a high-end Groupon or ‘group-buying deals… Continue Reading