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Visit Cremona, city of music

Did you know that the Northern Italian city of Cremona is the birthplace of Stradivari violins? Follow us and visit Cremona’s musical heritage. In the Po Valley, fog is part of the landscape for the best part of the year. So, when I got off the train at Cremona station to a town wrapped in … Read more

Mantua by bike, between art and nature

Have you ever heard of Mantua? You may have, from Shakespeare or for being the birthplace of Virgil. Let us take you on a tour of Mantua by bike, and discover its artistic and natural heritage. Mantua is that kind of small town that makes you fall in love straight away. It’s in Lombardy, but miles … Read more

In the shadow of Stalin’s boots: Budapest Memento Park

After taking you to beautiful Margaret Island, we’d like to show you another unique Budapest place: Memento Park, a collection of Communist-era statues and monuments.

If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that we love to discover urban oddities. One of Budapest’s main offbeat attractions are ruin pubs. Do you know what they are? What are ruin pubs? Imagine a dilapidated building, walls covered in graffiti, mismatched furniture and an artsy vibe. At first glance, you could be … Read more

10 Weird Finnish Events

Before we bide farewell to Finland for now, let us take you on a whirlwind tour of 10 weird Finnish events, challenges and pastimes that make Finland one of the most bizarre nations we’ve ever visited (in a good way, of course). Check out the best Helsinki design hotels for inspo on where to stay! … Read more

Fishermen life on Maakalla Island

A day visiting the quiet haven of Maakalla Island, a tiny, remote island off the coast of Kalajoki in Western Finland, home to a community of fishermen and a beautiful wooden church. There’s something about islands. Somehow, when thinking of peace and quietude, the image of an island comes to mind. Usually, the island in … Read more