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...

Vistula River Beach in Warsaw

Yes, there is a beach in Warsaw! Very popular among the locals, it can get quite crowded during the summer. Note that swimming is forbidden. Metro access: Centrum Nauki Kopernik

Historical battle reenactments in Bratislava

A few times a year, Bratislava hosts historical battle reenactments in the Janko Kráľ Park. Hundreds of actors with original costumes and weapons take part in the event and the result is...

Exchanging money without getting ripped-off

A Currency Exchange, or "CE" is a business that makes a living by buying and selling currencies with a margin. It is a paying service exactly like any other. Some CE offer fair rates while others...

Udaipur City Palace gardens for INR30

For foreigners, Udaipur City Palace entry fee is INR300. However there is an option that is not advertised at the ticket counter: the garden ticket. It costs only INR30 and it allows you to visit the...