Lithuania has a castle built in the middle of a lake, a small hill with over 100,000 crosses, and not one but at least two medieval old towns you can visit. Long overshadowed by vacation spots in Italy, Greece, and France, Lithuania is fast becoming one of the top European countries to visit. Vilnius, the capital, often ranks as one of the cheapest cities for city breaks. … [Read more...]
7 Day Costa Rica Travel Itinerary
Whether you’re interested in surfing, birding, hiking, white water rafting, or relaxing in a hot spring, you’ll find lots to love about Costa Rica. Costa Rica is bordered by Panama to the south and southeast, Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east and the North Pacific Ocean to the west. Ever wondered what is there to do if you have seven days in Costa Rica? … [Read more...]
10 Foods to Try in the Baltics
Fresh seafood, craft beer, locally harvested produce, and game meat are some of the delightful foods you can try when visiting the Baltics. Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, often referred to as the Baltics are located in the northern region of Europe and on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea. One-third of the land is forest area, and there are about 7,000 lakes not … [Read more...]
15 Things to Avoid When Traveling to Minimize the Chance of Illness
Life happens even when you’re traveling. Safety precautions apply whether you’re going to the mountains in Bolivia, the beaches of Thailand, cities in Europe or jungles in Africa. Don’t let illness ruin your travel plans. Trippy user Jenn from Boston knew that when she asked: What to avoid to minimize the chance for illness? Visiting Thailand for the first time. What … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do in Tallinn
Tallinn is crowded when the cruise ships come to town, but you can have it mostly to yourself when the ships leave. Travelers from all corners of the globe make their way over land and sea (and of course air) to discover this charming city with almost 900 years of history. You can get a sense of the layers of history as you walk up and down the narrow cobbled streets of this … [Read more...]