Mali Losinj in Croatia is a lovely place to visit for a holiday with a dog. There are many dog-friendly places to stay and restaurants to dine out. For fun, there are dog-friendly beaches and plenty of beautiful places for dog walking. There are over 200 days of sunshine per year in the town of…
We took the Jadrolinija fast ferry, a catamaran from Rijeka to Mali Losinj, on various visits to Croatia with a dog. Public transport rules in Croatia can be confusing, with lots of conflicting information. The Jadrolinija catamarans were no different. The journey costs just over 7 euros per person and, without a dog, can be…
There are lots of options for good restaurants in Rijeka, including local neighbourhood eateries. Many of the best restaurants in Rijeka feature seafood from the Adriatic Sea, including Croatian staples like black risotto. The menus of the city’s restaurants have many options for Istrian food and seafood from the Adriatic Sea. During our many visits…
A relaxing place to visit in the Lake Balaton region of Hungary is the Thermal Lake of Hévíz. It is in the town of Hévíz, a 20-minute bus trip from Keszthely. It is the largest swimmable thermal lake in the world and is rather impressive. The thermal lake of Hévíz has warm waters which are…
Maribor has some wonderful options to dine out, including great bars, cafes and restaurants. Many of these are in the central areas of Maribor. However, we also found some lovely restaurants while out walking in the nearby countryside. Many of the restaurants in Maribor serve traditional Slovenian food. A bonus for us was that many…
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Keszthely is the Festetics Palace. It is a Baroque palace that dates from 1745. It is one of the largest country houses in Hungary. Festetics Palace is a very grand place and is home to several museums. It is also a great place to explore Kastélypark and…
One of the highlights of travelling in Croatia is the food. Meals out range from black risotto and grilled seafood to hearty meat dishes, and they are often good value too. Croatian cooking also draws influences from Italian cuisine and from food across the Balkans. Where to Enjoy Croatian Food? As a budget backpacker, you…
I found lots of options for bars and restaurants to visit in Bucharest on various trips there. These include fun party bars, traditional Romanian restaurants, and some fantastic international eateries. There is no shortage of places to eat while sightseeing in the city, from high-end eateries to more budget places to dine out. The bar…
Dohány Street Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue, is a major sight in Budapest’s Jewish Quarter. The complex includes the main synagogue, the Heroes’ Temple, the cemetery, the Holocaust Memorial and the Jewish Museum. The Dohány Street Synagogue museum has exhibits about the era when the Nazis turned the quarter into a ghetto, and…
My favourite visitor attraction in Bucharest, Romania, was Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum. The Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum is a fantastic open-air museum located in King Mihai I Park. The museum has lots of old buildings that they moved here from the far-flung corners of Romania. They have many restored buildings for visitors to…
There are many options for a walk in Split, Croatia, including many walking routes on Marjan Hill. Marjan Hill is a beautiful place west of the city centre, with many walking trails. We enjoyed a few walks on Marjan Hill in Split, including a longer circular hiking route. About Marjan Hill in Split Marjan is…
Sunrise and sunset in Split are beautiful times of day, especially if you like to reflect, take in special views, or do some photography. Split, in Croatia, is a lovely place to watch the sunset and offers some great spots to sit and take in the light show. The Old Town buildings are certainly enhanced…
The local fish market and farmer’s markets are a fantastic way to save money and enjoy delicious food while on a self-catering holiday in Split, Croatia. There are two principal markets in Split city centre: Gradska ribarnica for seafood and the Green Market with produce from Croatian farms. This includes fruit, vegetables, meat and cheese….
The Hungarian Parliament Building, also known as Országház, is one of the main landmarks in Budapest. It sits beside the River Danube on Kossuth Lajos Square and is worth seeing even if you only visit the outside. The building has plenty of exterior details to look for, including statues, monuments and Neo-Gothic features around the…
Cesky Krumlov Castle is the most popular tourist attraction in the Bohemian town. Parts of the castle are free to explore, and for other parts you need to pay for tickets to enter. During my visit, I returned to the free areas multiple times and bought a one-off ticket for the rest. Its full name…
Travel during the COVID pandemic is a bit of a challenge, as is travelling with a dog too. Choosing the right travel destination and getting the timing right has been like a game of chess. Anticipating countries’ next restrictions and monitoring statistics has become part of travel life for now. Following on from an epic…
The Sinaia gondola, or cable car, is a fantastic way to get near the top of the Bucegi Mountains in Romania. I fancied getting to the top of a mountain to enjoy the snow-covered views. The aim was to reach the peak of Furnica and have a wander, taking in the scenery. To reach the…
A highlight of visiting Dieppe in Normandy is visiting the iconic market that fills the town every Saturday. Dieppe Market is the largest in the Normandy region and, in 2020, was voted the best market in France. France is a fantastic country to visit for foodies, and this market lives up to that. Every Saturday,…