How to plan your trip to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of the leading romantic destinations in the whole world. The land of serendipity brings spiritual tranquility and a chance to rediscover oneself. The beauty of this tiny island is...

Cultural differences in New Zealand

Here is some background information about our culture and to give you a little more input into our society before you arrive: “With a patchwork history of Māori, European, Pacific Island and...

Escalator etiquette in London

When on an escalator in London (or anywhere in the UK), stand on the right. The left-hand side is to be left free for the walking riders.

Compensation for delays with Thello trains

If you booked a Thello train between France and Italy, you are entitled to compensation if your train is more than 1 hour late, according to the following table: Fill this form to get reimbursed...

Hike to Mala Osojnica for a beautiful view of Lake Bled

There is a quite short hike (between 30 minutes and an hour depending on your fitness level) from the shore of the Bled Lake that is rewarded by a magnificent view! The hike starts on the...

Dealing with corrupt Ukrainian police

The first rule when travelling in Ukraine is to keep your passport with you at all times, it's the law. Not having your passport with you can serve as an excuse to corrupted police officers to get...