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Greece is for Foodies

11/26/2016 in Greece

Original ingredients and countless luscious combinations make Greek cuisine unique the world over with dishes that echo the beauty of the country itself. Salty like the Aegean Sea or mellow like the Santorini sunset, warm like the morning Cycladic sun or cold like the frosty rivers of Epirus, velvety like the clouds of the morning Attica sky or intense like...


Breathtaking places to see and visit in Egypt

11/22/2016 in Egypt

Highlights of any visit to Egypt include famous archaeological sites from both Lower (North) and Upper (South) Egypt. The most famous are:

Greater Cairo:

The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.The Egyptian Museum.The pyramids and temples of Saqqara and Dahshur.Citadel of Salah El Din and Mosque of Mohamed Ali.Khan al Khalili bazaar and al Hussein Mosque.

Alexandria: Alexandria, with several historical sights and...


The Great Blue Hole of Belize

11/04/2013 in Belize

There's a lot that makes Belize an out-of-the-ordinary travel destination.  It is the only country in Central America with English as the official language (it's a member of the British Commonwealth).  Nearly half - half! - of the land in Belize is either a national park or a nature preserve, making it one of the most eco-responsible countries in the...


Your Own Personal Iceland Stopover Buddy

10/18/2016 in Iceland

Iceland is a hot destination these days. Did you know that Icelandair offers you a free (up to 7 nights) stopover service on your transatlantic flight en route to Europe? Well, you should take advantage!

And what's more, starting soon Icelandair will offer a complimentary buddy service for you to utilize on your trip. What does this mean? It's an...




Fascinating history of Poland

09/05/2016 in Poland

Poland is a country in Central Europe with a rich and eventful history, colourful heritage reflected in the variety of monuments from different periods and very varied landscape, extending from the long Baltic Sea coastline in the north to the Tatra Mountains in the south. In between you will find lush primeval forests featuring fascinating species of animals including bisons...


Safety travel tips for Poland

09/04/2016 in Poland

The European unified emergency number 112 is being deployed in Poland. By now, it certainly works for all mobile-phone calls and most land-line calls. There are also three "old" emergency numbers that are still in use. These are:

Ambulance: 999 (Pogotowie,dziewięć-dziewięć-dziewięć)

Firefighters: 998 (Straż Pożarna,dziewięć-dziewięć-osiem)

Police: 997 (Policja,dziewięć-dziewięć-siedem)

Municipal Guards: 986 (Straż Miejska,dziewięć-osiem-sześć) it is a kind of auxiliary Police force found only in...


Ways of staying out of trouble in Egypt

09/05/2016 in Egypt

Tipping

Keep in mind that most Egyptian workers expect tips after performing a service. This can be expected for something as little as pressing the button in the elevator. Many workers will even ask you to tip them before you get a chance. The typical tip for minor services is EGP1 (about 14 US cents). Due to the general shortage of...


Drunk in love! What to drink in Poland

09/05/2016 in Poland

Poland is on the border of European "vodka" and "beer culture". Poles enjoy alcoholic drinks but they drink less than the European average. You can buy beer, vodka and wine. Although Poland is known as the birthplace of vodka, local beer seems to have much more appeal to many Poles. Another traditional alcoholic beverage is mead. Polish liqueurs and nalewka...