Last updated on December 19th, 2022 at 12:28 amAlex and I have made our home in two countries where neither of us knew anyone before arriving, the Netherlands and Ireland. When you first arrive there is a lot to do. Along with finding a place to live, there is immigration, tax and banking to sort…
Last updated on February 1st, 2024 at 04:24 pm The Delirium Cafe offers the biggest beer selection in the world, with a staggering 2,400 choices. When Bell and I lived in Amsterdam we were fortunate to take several trips to Brussels. One of the absolute highlights for any beer lover during a trip to Brussels…
Last updated on February 28th, 2023 at 05:04 pm On Bell and I’s recent trip to Dubai we were fortunate to have friends to stay with and share the experience. But on our first night we arrived at nearly 1am. So it was more convenient for us to find a cheap place to stay. Just…
This article was published in 2013 about an experience that happened in 2011 on the border of Croatia and Slovenia on a train from Zagreb to Ljubljana. As of January 1st, 2023, Croatia is now part of the Schengen area with Slovenia. So there is no border control on the train between Croatia and Slovenia. Travelers from outside the European Union should insure that they do not stay past 90 days in the Schengen area.
Ljubljana is a charming town, with beautiful architecture. The emerald green Ljubljanica River runs through the center of town, with lovely terraces to enjoy a meal and drinks with picturesque views.
Riga, Latvia has many beautiful characteristics, particularly around its historic center. While the Latgale Tirgus flea market is not one of them, it is one of the quirkiest markets we’ve come across in our travels. Here’s why you may want to pop in for a short visit when traveling to Riga.
