There are as many different types of travellers (or tourists) as there are types of people. Some people are thrifty, some spend on luxury items. Some rather relax at home by watching TV, some go out in the mountains to hike. So why would it differ for tourists? During our extensive travels over the years,…
What to pack for a vacation? It’s not that easy to figure out quickly, especially if you do it last minute just like me. I’ve travelled thousands of times, on shorter and longer trips, both on vacations and working as a flight attendant. I still sometimes forget things! So after messing up my packing one…
First-time flying tips from an ex-flight attendant, what more can you wish for? I’ve been giving advice and tips to so many of my friends, family, and acquaintances lately, that it just seemed like a good idea to put a whole article together. It turned out quite comprehensive really! So here are my first time…
Flying for the first time can feel intimidating, especially if you’re flying alone. It’s all-new, barely explained anywhere, and there’s probably a different language included, which you may or may not understand… scary! And who even knows how those airports function, as there are so many horror stories floating around! That’s why, after my friend…
Driving in Italy is… interesting. And it’s not all the same! The driving styles in, let’s say, Northern and Southern Italy differ from each other. As do driving in cities vs the countryside or highways and coastal roads. But still, it’s quite doable. Plus, there are many places where you really do need a car…
I decided to interrupt my Venice posts with a lovely little packing list for a mountain vacation. The reason for that? Well, let me tell you why. Storytime We went on a weekend trip to Tatry – Strbske Pleso, to be exact. Staying in a nice hotel, lovely room with a kitchen, breakfast. Nice and…
Last month (September 2021), I learned the hard way that not everyone remains safe while on a road trip. Storytime! My parents were driving over half of Europe to visit us. For the night, instead of sleeping in a hotel, they decided to sleep in their van in a truck parking lot in Poland. They’ve…
Are you wondering “How do I choose the right hotel?” Having a good hotel is quite important if you want to have a pleasant vacation. Yes, of course, people don’t generally spend a lot of time in their hotel rooms when on a trip, but still, it’s important that you have a place where you…
We went for a spa and wellness weekend with Michal! And, honestly, we haven’t been anywhere just the two of us for so long that I had to think quite a lot about what to pack for a spa weekend, haha. I’m so excited! It’s been way too long since we went anywhere for a…
A self-catering holiday packing list is a little bit different from your usual hotel holiday packing list. When you travel to stay in a hotel, you generally plan to eat out – in restaurants, cafes, and so on. So, when packing for a self-catering holiday, there are extra items you need to take with you…