The capital of Portugal – Lisbon, a city that pulls in tourists from all over the world. Why? What should you see? Is the Lisboa Card worth buying? Come and read the report, where I will try to answer those questions, and share my photos and some practical information. We landed in Lisbon late in the evening with Wizz Air. We bought the Lisboa Cards right away at the airport, and I will come back…
How do you organize a holiday in Portugal on your own? Which flights do you pick? How do you rent a car? Should you buy car insurance? I will try to answer questions like these. We have just come back from Portugal, and we planned the whole trip ourselves. Here is a short article about organizing a week away. We had wanted to go to Portugal for a long time. We looked through travel agency…
The last part of our stay on Malta. A report and photos of the capital and of Mdina, the silent city. Find the best places and see why Malta is worth a visit! A big batch of photos is waiting. View of Valletta Another good trip with the travel agency. This time we saw the capital and its surroundings, plus Mdina, the silent city. There was no rush, and after the tour we could stay…
A beautiful island that impresses at every turn. What to see and where to look in? As always, come and read the report, with photos I took myself. The trip was run by the organizer inside the “Mediterranean Princess” package of a popular agency. Going on it cost 55 euros extra. On top of that, 75 euros for entry tickets and a local guide. Nobody hid those extra fees, and we were free to choose.…
A last minute deal from a travel agency, called “Mediterranean Princess”. A week of rest mixed with sightseeing. Was it worth it? Come and read the report, with my own photos from Malta! A planned holiday, the middle of the summer and great weather. Plenty of photos from interesting places, and some rest on top of that. Hold on. It was a last minute deal, so can you plan a trip like that at all?…
A stay in Cuba is a good chance to see the beaches. And to enjoy the tropical climate. One or two days on the sand is the perfect rest after heavy sightseeing. Photos and a short report follow. Beach and palm trees in Trinidad The beaches are only 7 km from Trinidad. That distance looked perfect for a bike. It also let us see the area around Trinidad. Rental bikes come in various states, so…
Cuba, a country of vintage cars that still run. Next to that, the modest life of Cubans, who try to take from tourists by the handful. Photos of Cuban cars are waiting for you, plus a few facts about how Cubans live. Cars in Havana The story of these cars is tied closely to politics. It started in 1959, when Fidel Castro took power in Cuba and began nationalizing the country. He cut ties with…
A district in the Regla municipality. We got there by boat from Havana. What is worth seeing? What time of day should you go? Here is the report, with photos from the trip. I love trips like this. We board a boat and sail off to find new places. Adventure in the air. Imagine sitting with a mug of hot tea, reading a very good book. You feel like you are in the middle of…
