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...]
10 Fun Things to Do in Budapest Around Halloween
Forget tricks, treat yourself this Halloween with a trip to Budapest. Halloween is becoming more popular in the Hungarian capital, with tons of Halloween themed events, parties and exciting places to go. Trippy user Shawn from Boston planned a trip to Budapest around Halloween. He asked: I will be in Budapest this Halloween (and a couple of days after). Any suggestions for fun … [Read more...]
10 Foods to Try in Ukraine
Ukraine is not home to prominent chefs and restaurants, but it sure has some delicious food that you should know beyond just borscht and chicken Kiev. Posh or expensive, home-style or dirt cheap, Ukraine's got it all. Here are 10 foods to try in Ukraine. 1. Shchaveloviy borscht or green borscht Like Russian food, Ukrainian food is traditionally substantial and hearty. … [Read more...]
One Week Baltic Travel Itinerary for Busy People
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...]