A visit to Germany is incomplete without going to an authentic German beer festival. Here are the top 10 beer festivals that will have you saying “Prost!” 10) Hanover Schützenfest The world’s biggest marksman’s festival is celebrated every year in Hannover. It combines a fair with shooting matches among members of the local marksmen’s association, [...]
Here is a list of iphone apps best suited for travel to Central and Eastern Europe. Getting There Airline Seat Guide will help you find the best seats and more importantly avoid the worst. It features over 1200+ aircrafts from around the world including Air Berlin, Austrian Airlines, Czech Airlines, German Wings, LOT Polish Airlines and Lufthansa. ($1.99) There’s [...]
The spectacular St Stephen’s Basilica is a must see sight in Budapest. Named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary (c 975–1038), the building is a symbol of Hungarian statehood and spiritualism. Its sheer size and complexity resulted in St Stephen’s Basilica taking over 50 years to build. Construction was started in 1851 [...]
Compared to other wine producing countries, Croatia exports only a small amount of wines. However, this Mediterranean country of more than 4 million people is quickly gaining a reputation for its fine wines. Recently, the Croatian Institute of Viticulture and Enology introduced the Protected Geographical Origin status for its wine (similar to the AOC standard in France). There [...]
Now there’s no excuse to miss your exercise route even if your travelling aboard. MapMyRun.com, is an interactive website that helps users find and chart exercises courses from around the globe. Whether your seeking the perfect place to run, walk, ride or hike, you can enter your desired location and be able to see detailed maps and information about your routes. After [...]
Situated near Lake Balaton, close to the Bakony hills is Herend, the largest and most prestigious porcelain manufacture in Europe. Founded in 1826 by Vince Stingl, the company originally bgean producing earthenware pottery. At the time, low-cost pottery was readily available across the country, so competition was fierce. In 1839 a major turning point occurred [...]
The annual BudaFest Summer Music Festival will be happening from July 6th – August 17th in the heart of Budapest. Featuring traditional klezmer (music of the Ashkenazic Jews of Eastern Europe), folk and jazz music, as well as famous operas, the festival is held in some of the city’s most beautiful historical buildings – the [...]
Operating since 2008, The Danube Express is one of the newest train travel services in Europe. Yet, this emerging rail company is quickly getting a reputation for its high class service and distinct itineraries. The luxury “hotel on wheels” offers travelers a journey across some of the most spectacular areas of Central and Eastern Europe. Tours include the Istanbul Loop, a [...]
Budapest is known for its historical buildings including magnificent examples of neoclassicism and Art Nouveau. In the past decade, many of these establishments have been renovated and remodelled into high-class accommodations attracting all types of guests. Here are just a few of the best hotels in Budapest that include both a great night’s stay and hold historical significance. New York Palace At [...]
Vienna is one of the few cities in the world that boasts its very own cuisine. Much of this can be attributed to the city being influenced by many surrounding cultures such as the Italians, French, Hungarians, Slavs, and Russians who have left particularly strong impressions. Perhaps, the most widely known and esteemed of all Viennese cuisine is [...]
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