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Picturesque Bled, Slovenia

By ela, on June 22nd, 2010%

Bled Island - Slovenia

Leaving beautiful Budapest behind, heading west-south-west towards the Lake Balaton and then onwards all the way to Bled, Slovenia takes about 5 hours of driving over newly build and repaved highway system of those central European nations. Breathtaking vistas, wineries, tunnels and a relative lack of traffic makes the trip very comfortable and extremely enjoyable. Continue reading Picturesque Bled, Slovenia

Fun Fact: Weekend Getaway

By dandan, on June 16th, 2010%

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You might not know but if the length of the flight is an issue when you travel, next time you look for a weekend getaway you might consider… Europe. For example, If you leave from Boston Logan International it would take you 6 hours and 20 minutes before you land . . . → Read More: Fun Fact: Weekend Getaway

A sea-like lake – Balaton, Hungary

By ela, on June 13th, 2010%

Just a little over 55 miles (90 kilometers) outside of Budapest (check our impression of this beautiful city here) due south-west lies a hidden gem – a sea-like lake, Balaton, that allows landlocked Hungarians to enjoy the activities normally reserved to citizens of countries with direct access to the sea. Continue reading A sea-like lake – Balaton, Hungary

Kayak Explore – weekend traveler’s dream

By dandan, on June 11th, 2010%

If you want to get away from it all, go where you have not been before, but your resources include only a limited budget and just a weekend to spare? Well, check out new service from Kayak – Kayak Explore. Continue reading Kayak Explore – weekend traveler’s dream

TIP: Packing for the trip

By dandan, on June 10th, 2010%

Packing for the trip? Trying to squeeze 10 days worth of clothes into a carry-on? It is possible! Read on! . . . → Read More: TIP: Packing for the trip

Budapest – Hungarian Gem

By ela, on June 10th, 2010%

Hi! It’s Liz here and it is my first entry! I chose Budapest as my first destination. It was among the biggest surprises of our tour of Europe last year (more on the tour itself later). Even after extensive preparations, reading up on the culture, cuisine and the people, I didn’t know what to expect. Was the city going to be crowded with tourists or dirty, noisy and inhospitable? Continue reading Budapest – Hungarian Gem

Let’s get started!

By dandan, on June 9th, 2010%

“Every Great Adventure Must Start Somewhere”

Right?

Then it is here where ours begin. So sit down and enjoy . . . → Read More: Let’s get started!

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