During my last year before retirement as an agricultural engineer, the idea to travel Europe popped into my mind. The more I thought about it, the bigger the plan grew and in more detail. One month after retirement, I was in London, looking around for an adventure bike to buy, and did just that within a week. The same day I left for France and this wonderful adventure started.----I had a rough plan with only the different countries in sequence, with no bookings in advance except a visa for...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Prague, Czech Republic. Prague is the capital city and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is one of the larger cities of Central Europe and has served as the capital of the historic region of Bohemia for centuries. This magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, has been mirrored by the the swan-filled Vltava River for more than ten centuries. Almost undamaged by WWII, Prague's compa...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to the beautiful city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Dubrovnik is one of the most prominent tourist resorts on the Mediterranean coast and is nicknamed "Pearl of the Adriatic" and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Dubrovnik is the proudest feather in Croatia's tourist cap, an elite destination and one of the most beautiful towns in the Mediterranean. As early as 19th century, it was discovered by celebrities as a place to be seen. George B...

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CONTENT* 5 things to avoid. The tourist traps.* Where to meet men & women. Non-nonsense nightlife guide.* Prices and costs. Big guide to the prices of bars, supermarkets and restaurants.* Shopping guide.* What weather can you expect?* How to get from airport to the city centre.* Guide to cheap restaurants.* Guide to dirt cheap restaurants and fast food outlets.* 5 things I love about KrakowAppx. 7900 w...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Kraków, Poland. The city of Kraków covers both banks of the Wisla (or Vistula) river. It is Poland's second largest city, with a population of 756,000 (1.4 million including surrounding communities). Kraków consists of 18 districts. The historic Old City is situated in District I Stare Miasto. Even though the words Stare Miasto mean 'old town', it should not be confused with the historic o...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Lviv, Ukraine.Lviv (also known as Lvov, its Russianized name used during Soviet era) is in Western Ukraine and used to be the Capital of East Galicia. Lviv is the biggest city of the region and a major Ukrainian cultural center. The historic city center is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.Its tourist potential is relatively undiscovered because infrastructure is rather undeveloped and most people don't speak foreign languages e...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Kiev, Ukraine.Kiev is the capital and largest city of Ukraine with - officially - over 2.7 million inhabitants (unofficially up to 4.0 million inhabitants). The city is in north central Ukraine on the Dnieper River.In Kiev, Ukrainian is primarily spoken by immigrants from Western or Central Ukraine, while most Kievans usually speak Russian, sometimes with a few Ukrainian words (called "Surzhik"). Officially, all signs are in Ukr...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Zagreb, Croatia.   Zagreb is a city in Central Croatia and is the capital of Croatia.  It is a vibrant city of 800,000 people (metropolitan area: 1,200,000). Zagreb boasts a charming medieval 'old city' with architecture and cobbled streets reminiscent of Vienna, Budapest, Prague and other Central-European capitals.    It is visited by o...

Night trains have long fascinated us with the possibilities of their private sleeping compartments, gilded dining cars, champagne bars and wealthy travellers. Authors from Agatha Christie to Graham Greene have used night trains to tell tales of romance, intrigue and decadence against a rolling background of dramatic landscapes. The reality could often be as thrilling: early British travellers on the Orient Express were advised to carry a revolver (as well as a teapot).In Night ...

Dave and Susie’s Big Adventure tells the story of a restless middle aged couple who, with time on their hands and a sense of daring, decide to take on the ultimate road-trip: to drive from New Zealand to England in their Toyota HiLux. Follow their progress as they make their way across the Australian outback, up the Malaysian peninsular and then through Laos to the China border. Enjoy the ride along the Silk Road to Kazakhstan and into Russia and then into Europe as they hurdle the obstacl...

For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details.Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Moscow and St. Petersburg, including Moscow's modern opulence, St. Petersburg's royal architecture, and top day trips. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth.

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included.Please search for "Travel Estonia", part of the Mob...