Nestled together on the shoreline of the Baltic Sea, the Baltic states are made up of three small countries bordered by Russia, Belarus, Poland, and Kaliningrad (Russia). With UNESCO World Heritage historical centers, architectural splendor, well-preserved cobbled streets and concert halls featuring top-level artists, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, the Baltic states have … [Read more...]
15 Trips You Must Take in Your Lifetime
Where would you go if you could take only one more trip for the rest of your life? This is it! Your last trip, so you have to really make it count. Where would that last trip be? And what would you do? Think typical trip length, like a couple of weeks, and not like six months, not an RTW trip over the course of six months to 100 countries. That was the question posted by … [Read more...]
10 Best Foods to Try in Romania
Romanian cuisine is hearty and diverse. There are influences from neighboring Ottoman Turkey, Hungary, Greece, Slavic-speaking countries and even Germany, courtesy of the German colonization of Transylvania in the mid-12th century. In recent years the dining scene in Romania, particularly in Bucharest has experienced a renaissance with a crop of young internationally trained … [Read more...]
10 Best Food Cities in the World
Eating isn't just about having a meal; it's an experience! And when you travel, you can take your eating experience to the next level. Trippy user Andrew asked: What is the best city in the world when you're hungry? Of all the places in the world, where do you dream about being when you're hungry. Give me details! I want to know where and what you ate, how it tasted, why … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Trip Around the World
An around the world trip or RTW is an incredible experience. For some people, it is a dream come true, and for others, it's a once in a lifetime endeavor. I’ve been around the world twice, once for work when I was working in New Zealand. And the most recent was with my husband and two children. Without a doubt, traveling around the world has many benefits. You’ll live to … [Read more...]