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Monthly Archives: October 2025

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05 Oct
Creative Cities, Travel Off-Peak

Slovenia Beyond the Summer: A Journey Through its Creative Cities

  • February 20, 2026
  • By author-avatar timb
Sipping coffee in a street cafe in Ljubljana, you bask in the autumn sun and watch the world go by. A special kind of calm settles over...

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Finish sauna, Mokki in middle of the foresr
04 Oct
History & Ancestry, Love Local

Discover the soul of Finland: Sauna like a local

  • December 7, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
“When you live in a country as cold as Finland,” says Malk, who visits regularly, “you want somewhere warm to go. That’s sauna.” People...

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A woman wearing a bright pink jacket and scarf stands on a rocky path in front of the futuristic, conical Ještěd Tower at the summit of a mountain, with benches nearby and a dramatic sky overhead.
04 Oct
History & Ancestry, Love Local

Beyond Prague: Discovering the Sparkle of Czechia’s Crystal Valley

  • December 3, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic or Czechia, is a hugely popular stop on the tourist trail of Europe. And rightly so, with its...

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Electric bikes parked along a vineyard with rows of grapevines and pine trees near Lake Balaton, Hungary
04 Oct
Nature & Outdoors, Travel Green

Green Miles on Two Wheels: Exploring Lake Balaton by Bike

  • December 3, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
“Lake Balaton is perfect,” enthuses Denes, an international tour guide from Hungary. “You have good food, great wine and beautiful scen...

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04 Oct
Nature & Outdoors, Travel Off-Peak

Autumn in Rioja: Offseason Adventures Through Wine, Food, and Nature

  • December 3, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
“Spain has a special place in my heart,” admits Ralph, a tour guide from the US. “The food culture, the people, the weather and the sce...

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Collecting trash from the river in Sweden
04 Oct
Nature & Outdoors, Travel Green

Beyond the City: Eco-Friendly Adventures Around Stockholm

  • December 3, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
“On the Arlanda Express into Stockholm, there’s an environmental message,” recalls Will from Chicago. “Highlighting that the train is a...

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03 Oct
Practical Tips

How to Travel Europe by Train, Sustainably

  • December 5, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
Unlock a scenic and sustainable upgrade on your European adventure by choosing rail. Imagine standing beneath the soaring glass canopy ...

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03 Oct
Practical Tips

Eco-Friendly Accommodation in Europe: Unlock Greener Stays

  • December 5, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
Unlock a more responsible way to visit Europe by choosing eco-friendly accommodation. Imagine checking into a hotel powered by renewabl...

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red bike in european cities.
03 Oct
Practical Tips

How to Explore Europe More Responsibly

  • December 5, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
How to Explore Europe More Responsibly Unlock an Unexpected Upgrade on your European adventure by choosing to explore more responsibly...

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03 Oct
Practical Tips

Eat Local and Seasonal: Unlock the Real Taste of Europe

  • December 3, 2025
  • By author-avatar timb
Why Eating Local Matters Food is at the heart of European culture. Every region has its own flavors, shaped by landscapes, traditions ...

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