Category Archives: Travel Tips

Should you buy a Travel Insurance?

If you ask me, should I buy travel insurance? My answer will be Absolutely Yes! When you are young and healthy, you probably don’t even think about it or are absolutely sure you don’t need it. Nothing going to happen?! Right? More experienced travelers or people of a certain age, probably purchase it. Personally, withContinueContinue reading “Should you buy a Travel Insurance?”

Dining etiquette in Japan.

Proper table etiquette is important in any social setting. Good manners show respect and appreciation for your host and those around you. Since dining customs vary from country to country, it is helpful to learn the local etiquette before visiting. Being mindful of these practices can help you avoid awkward or embarrassing situations. Japan isContinueContinue reading “Dining etiquette in Japan.”

Skip the line tickets and tips for first time visiting Colosseum.

Colosseun. Rome, Italy The Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Rome, beautiful, powerful and historical. It was the largest and absolutely outstanding amphitheater in the Roman world. It’s one of the most famous sights in Italy and a very popular tourist destination.  The Colosseum was build in 1st century CE and commissioned  by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as a gift to the Roman people. Later, hisContinueContinue reading “Skip the line tickets and tips for first time visiting Colosseum.”

Haneda vs Narita: Best Tokyo Airport for Your Trip

Planning a trip is an absolutely thrilling thing for me, but after picking the desirable destination, there is more serious research and the necessary preparation to do.  The next step will be choosing a hotel and flight tickets. It might look easy, but sometimes not really, especially if you have the select between airports and you don’tContinueContinue reading “Haneda vs Narita: Best Tokyo Airport for Your Trip”

How to buy skip the line tickets, Save money and See an amazing Vatican Museum.

I can’t wait when we are going to be able to live our “normal” life again and start to travel. I am sure you have the same desperate wish as I do. Hopefully, one day we can pick our desirable destination and… hooray!!! We are going to the place of our dream.  We are allContinueContinue reading “How to buy skip the line tickets, Save money and See an amazing Vatican Museum.”

Paris: fun tip for travellers.

Location Have you watched the movie Midnight in Paris?  Movie “Midnight in Paris” If  NOT: I recommend you watch it. Believe me, you are going to like it.  “Midnight in Paris” is a romantic comedy, beautiful fantasy and well-done movie written and directed by Woody Allen. And, of course, it was shot in Paris, which is an absolutely gorgeous city. ContinueContinue reading “Paris: fun tip for travellers.”

Great day trip to Leuven, Belgium.

Leuven is a gorgeous Belgium city. I always wanted to say small cute city, probably because it was so cozy and friendly and I felt very welcomed there.  In fact, Leuven is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant and the eighth largest city in Belgium with a population of more than 100,244 people.  The cityContinueContinue reading “Great day trip to Leuven, Belgium.”

Guide to Japan’s Onsen and Sento: Bath Etiquette Explained

Japan is a unique country. It combines innovating technology and beautiful nature and the Japanese people know how to live in harmony with it. This is reflected in everything: clothing, food, lifestyle, traditions.   One of the popular ways to have a good rest in Japan is to go to onsen. Taking a bath can bringContinueContinue reading “Guide to Japan’s Onsen and Sento: Bath Etiquette Explained”

Detroit: Henry Ford Museum.

I started listening to an audiobook written by Arthur Hailey “Wheels”. I love this author and I have read almost all of his books. He always has the ability to develop an entertaining plot, precisely describe the production environment, specific details of jobs, and occupations. I read his book with great pleasure. In this novelContinueContinue reading “Detroit: Henry Ford Museum.”

Perfect day in my favorite park

I think this is the last warm days and fall is coming with confidence: picturesque and vibrant, peaceful, and cozy. All colors are there: green, yellow, red. We have more multicolored trees now and more leaves on the ground. I instantly feel the fall in the air. Autumn has a special smell: watermelon, fallen leaves,ContinueContinue reading “Perfect day in my favorite park”

Hotel Twenty One: My Comfortable Stay in Rome

Italy is a very popular travel destination and a wonderful historic country. It is one of the world’s centers of magnificent art, architecture, literature, music, and fashion. Italian people have an amazing cousin and so romantic language.  Unfortunately, Covid-19 unexpectedly disrupted our lives, economies and the whole world feel uncertain about the future. But hopefullyContinueContinue reading “Hotel Twenty One: My Comfortable Stay in Rome”

My new home city: Winnipeg, Canada.

Winnipeg is my new home city.   It is not a very big city, but not small either. Lots of people don’t like Winnipeg. Some of them moved out with the first opportunity, but some of them continue to live here and complain. I don’t blame them. Unfortunately, Winnipeg is not a city where you wantContinueContinue reading “My new home city: Winnipeg, Canada.”

Unforgettable Coffee Experience at Tokyo’s Starbucks Reserve

Coffee is my daily routine, my addiction, my motivation, and my lifestyle. It is hard to survive without a cup of delicious coffee throughout the day. I love coffee and how American filmmaker David Lynch says « But even a bad cup of coffee is better than no coffee at all » So true, butContinueContinue reading “Unforgettable Coffee Experience at Tokyo’s Starbucks Reserve”

Which countries have the most UNESCO Heritage sites ?

55 Heritage Sites: Historic center of Rome Historic center of Florence The Trulli of Alberobello Villa d’Este, Tivoli Venice and its Lagoon Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena and more… 55 Heritage Sites: The Great Wall Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing Kulangsu, a Historic International Settlement Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani RiceContinueContinue reading “Which countries have the most UNESCO Heritage sites ?”