I just came back from my third trip to India and I was lucky to not have any Delhi belly problems again. It was partly pure luck, a part of the success I attribute to my strong immune system, but the most important reason I think I didn’t get sick is that I followed all the “rules” for food safety in India.  Food poisoning can ruin the whole trip to India, so I wish no…

India is a very popular tourists destination and welcomes millions of visitors each year. If you visit India on an organized trip, the language shouldn’t be an issue. However, if you are planning to go to India on your own, knowing a local language can make your travel experience much better. Most Indians know English to some extent, but not everyone can communicate fluently. Hindi can be very useful for travel in North India, it is…

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland but it is relatively small compared to many other European cities. The main tourist attractions are located in the city center in the walkable distance within each other. One day in Zurich is not enough to see everything, but it is definitely enough time to see the main highlights. If you arrive in Zurich by plane, it takes just 10 minutes to reach the main Zurich train station…

In a previous post, I wrote about 25 one day trip ideas from Zurich. That list includes day trips from Zurich in Switzerland and to neighboring countries. This is a more in-depth article about the day trips from Zurich to Germany. Some of these trips are easier to do by car, but many of them are also doable by bus and train.  Best day trips from Zurich to Germany by bus, train and car was…

When it comes to traditional German food, most people immediately think about sausages, potatoes, and sauerkraut. There is some truth to this. German national cuisine includes lots of meat and potato dishes that reflect its rural origins. Traditional German food is very filling and hearty, and also diverse with many variations across the regions. Here is a list of 21 traditional foods to eat in Germany. Food bucket list: 21 traditional foods to eat in…

One of the best things about traveling to a new destination is discovering some unexpected things there. I call it a “positive culture shock”. When I went to the USA for the first time, I didn’t expect to be surprised. Sure, it’s different from Europe, but not so exotic as African or Asian countries. As all other Ukrainians of my generation, I grew up watching Hollywood movies and listening to American music. Needless to say,…

Lausanne is one place in Switzerland that I can’t recommend enough to visit. I feel like it is some sort of a hidden gem. Not so many international tourists visit Lausanne, compared to other places in Switzerland and not many people even heard about this city. To be honest, I also didn’t know much about Lausanne before my first trip to Switzerland and didn’t see a reason to travel there. But as for now, I’ve…

If you are planning to move to Germany, Youtube can be a helpful resource to find answers to common questions about life in Germany. It is interesting to hear stories from other people who moved abroad and the struggles that they had to overcome. If you already live in Germany, it can be fun to connect with someone who shares similar experiences as you.  Here are my 7 favorite Youtube channels about life in Germany. 7…

Recently I went to Paris for the first time, and because it was my first time, I made sure to check all the must-visit spots. But I had 10 days in the city, much more time than people usually spend in Paris, that’s why I wanted to do some less known things as well. So I did Google research and made a short list of things that I enjoyed doing in Paris and that didn’t…

There are between 20-40 low-cost airlines in Europe. Some low-cost airlines are much bigger and popular than others and fly everywhere in Europe, while others are smaller and have a limited choice of flights. All of them share one thing: they made traveling affordable to so many people and now flying between two countries in Europe is almost as easy as taking trains or buses between two cities. Top 8 low-cost airlines in Europe for cheap…