You might expect a travel company’s blog to only talk up the positives of our destinations, but we’re realists and just like anywhere we recognise that there are some things best avoided, or at least approached with healthy caution. In no particular order: Sightseeing Wasting time waiting for the cuckoo The famous Astronomical Clock on… Continue Reading
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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
Slovakia’s UNESCO Sites – Banska Stiavnica
Banska Stiavnica, on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1993 is the oldest mining town in Slovakia and due to its mineral wealth (gold, silver and copper were all mined here) it was both prosperous and sought after – the Turks tried to conquer it during a prolonged invasion of Central Europe in the 16th… Continue Reading
Views of Venice
Last month the JayWay crew gathered in Venice, arriving by plane, train and automobile, for a combined all-hands meeting and research visit. After several years of research visits there, for the 2012 season we are adding Venice to the JayWay destination line-up and yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many of our guests who come… Continue Reading
Cultural Rainy Day ideas for Prague
It’s usually dry during daytime through spring and summer but it’s always good to have a backup plan if it rains on your Prague vacation. Here are some ideas for some culturally enriching diversions. Get artsy There’s a wide range of galleries in Prague, many of them part of the National Gallery, from the massive… Continue Reading
Off-the-beaten-track Prague
The square mile or so of Prague’s city centre can feel a little crowded in the peak of tourist season, so here’s our guide to a few things that are less frequented but still worth a visit: A. Vyšehrad This site of Prague’s oldest castle is now a national monument. The walled in area atop… Continue Reading
Explore Poland’s UNESCO World Heritage List sites with JayWay
The UNESCO World Heritage List is UNESCO’s way of promoting the preservation of culturally, architecturally, historically and naturally significant places. Poland’s 13 entries on the list feature some of the most important sites in Eastern Europe. Several of them are included in our list of destinations and excursions: Auschwitz Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination… Continue Reading
Visit Croatia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites with JayWay
The UNESCO World Heritage Convention exists to recognise places of significant historical and cultural value or outstanding natural beauty and to encourage their conservation. Croatia has 7 entries on the World Heritage List and many more candidates on the tentative list of submissions. Many of these places are destinations you can stay in or visit… Continue Reading
Top 10 Sights in Prague
Everyone has a different idea of the must-see sights in a city and we’ve tried make our top ten a mix of the popular choice with a couple of curve balls, favourites of ours that aren’t so busy and are a little off the beaten track. 1. Charles Bridge Often the foreground element in many… Continue Reading
Video: Around Prague with JayWay Travel
Some of our favourite shots of Prague, set to music. Enjoy:… Continue Reading