The British Film Institute in South Bank

The British Film Institute aka BFI is one of the many wonderful cultural institutes in South Bank, London's cultural hub by the River Thames. Apart from watching films at the cinema, there are...

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...

Phrasebook: Basic French for travel

These are a few key words and expressions that have come in very handy while travelling. Try to learn these -or the ones that most apply to your situation- when visiting France or another French...