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Vienna: the sights that are really worth it – tips from locals
Things to do in Vienna from people who live here: the Danube instead of the Ring, the districts instead of the old town, Heurigen and an hon…
Destinations
Our destinations are places we have actually been – mostly from Vienna by car, train or plane.
Every place here is one we visited ourselves – no catalogue copy. For each destination we tell you where we stayed, what it cost and what we would recommend or rather skip. We are translating our German guides one by one, so this list keeps growing.
Europe
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Vienna for guests: our favourite spots away from Schönbrunn
The places we send friends to in Vienna – the Danube instead of the Ring, the districts instead of the old town, and a Heuriger in the 21st …
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Erfurt: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Erfurt – Krämerbrücke, Cathedral Hill, the UNESCO Old Synagogue, the citadel and a spa day.…
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Venice: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Venice – vaporetto line 1, the Frari, Cannaregio, St Mark's at night, what is overrated and what three da…
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Venice without the tourist traps – car at Tronchetto, a room with a rooftop view, 3 days in the lagoon
Three days in Venice by car: where to park, where we slept, what was worth it and what three days cost for two.…
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London: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in London – free museums, the Thames walk, Camden and Notting Hill, and which paid attractions are worth it.…
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England by car: a country house in Northamptonshire, days in London and the ferry from Calais
England twice: by car via Calais–Dover to a cottage in Northamptonshire, and five days of London in August – costs and tips.…
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Lisbon & Costa da Caparica – two weeks between the city, dunes and the Atlantic
Two weeks of Lisbon from a beach house in the dunes of the Costa da Caparica – where we stayed, what it cost and the mistakes we made.…
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Kraków for New Year’s Eve: Rynek, Wawel and Kazimierz – ten winter days before Zakopane
From 30 December 2025 to 9 January 2026 in Kraków, then ten days in Zakopane. New Year's Eve on the Main Square, Wawel, the Jewish quarter o…
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Zakopane: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Zakopane – Morskie Oko early, the Kościeliska Valley, thermal spas, oscypek and our glamping tip.…
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Zakopane: a glamping dome with a hot tub and a view of the Tatras – our wellness weekend in Poland
A wellness weekend above Zakopane: a glamping dome with a hot tub, thermal baths, food tips and costs.…
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Lofoten: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Lofoten – Reine and Hamnøy, beaches, hikes, the Trollfjord, northern lights and when to go.…
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Norway in winter: Lofoten, Alta and Tromsø – Christmas and New Year in the polar night
Eighteen days in northern Norway over Christmas and New Year: Lofoten, Alta and Tromsø in the polar night, northern lights, winter driving a…
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Finland in winter: Lapland and Rovaniemi – northern lights, Santa Claus Village and reindeer sleighs
Rovaniemi in winter: northern lights, Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle and reindeer sleigh rides in Finnish Lapland – with time need…
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Dalmatia around Vodice: Croatia twice outside the peak season – and the Krka waterfalls
In March 2024 and June 2025 we were in northern Dalmatia between Biograd and Vodice. Why the off-season is so good there, how to get there f…
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Albania: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Albania – the south coast we drove, Berat and Gjirokastër, routes, distances, cash and roaming.…
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Zakynthos: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Zakynthos – Navagio from the boat, the Blue Caves, Keri, sea turtles and a three-day route.…
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Mykonos: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Mykonos – Chora, Little Venice, the windmills, Delos, the best beaches and a two-day route.…
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Travelling to Moscow in 2026: the current situation for Austrians
Moscow trip today: the Foreign Ministry travel warning, visas, flight routes, paying without Visa/Mastercard, internet – an overview for Aus…
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Belgrade: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Belgrade – Kalemegdan at sunset, Skadarlija, Zemun, the splavovi and practical tips from our weekend.…
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Belgrade – cheap, loud, warm-hearted: our weekend on the Danube
A long weekend in Belgrade by car from Vienna: what we did, what it cost and our tips for Serbia.…
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40-day Europe road trip by car: Krka, Kotor, Albania, Zakynthos, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini – and back across the Balkans
40 days, nine countries: our road trip from Vienna via the Adriatic to Greece and the Cyclades and back across the Balkans – route, borders,…
Asia
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Bangkok: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Bangkok – temples, river, markets, what is overrated, a 2–3 day plan and why insurance is non-negotiable.…
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Thailand: Phi Phi, Krabi and Maya Bay by longtail – twice, once the hard way
Krabi and Phi Phi by longtail boat – what a charter costs, where to stay, internet, money and why we never travel without insurance again.…
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Tokyo: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Tokyo – Shibuya from above, Shinjuku at night, Asakusa early, Akihabara, izakaya tips and day trips to Os…
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Japan: Tokyo and Osaka in ten days – after five weeks in Thailand
Ten days in Japan after five weeks in Thailand: Tokyo, Osaka, a day in Kyoto, Suica, Shinkansen, cash and etiquette.…
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Bali: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Bali – Tegallalang, Gunung Kawi, the monkey forest, Ubud as a base, getting around and what to sort out b…
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Bali in four days: Ubud, rice terraces and temples – short but intense
Four days in and around Ubud: rice terraces, temples, the Monkey Forest, getting around and what to sort out before arriving in Bali.…
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Kuala Lumpur: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Kuala Lumpur – Twin Towers, Batu Caves, street food, a one-day stopover plan and what is overrated.…
Americas
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New York in July – Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, Summit One Vanderbilt and the 9/11 Memorial
Five hot July days in New York with an apartment in Brooklyn – what was worth it, what it cost and what we would do differently.…
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Los Angeles by camper – Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica, Venice and a hotel made of graffiti
LA is not a city but a motorway with a city around it. How we spent a week with a camper, a rental car and too many sunsets.…
Family travel
Florida with kids – Orlando, the theme parks, Miami Beach and life in the car
Three weeks of Florida with kids in summer: Miami Beach, Orlando's theme parks, the car as a living room, real costs and a hospital visit.…
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Where to stay in Orlando? The best areas for families
Where to stay in Orlando: Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista, International Drive, the resorts and Winter Park compared – with our real costs from …
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Rio de Janeiro – Copacabana in the morning, Ipanema in the evening and the question of safety
A week in Rio as the start of our trip to Brazil: the beach promenade, kiosk culture, Sugarloaf Mountain – and our honest take on safety.…
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Brazil – Atins, the Lençóis Maranhenses and Iguaçu: six weeks that were too short
From Rio to the northeast: the Iguaçu Falls, long-distance buses, a house in the dunes near Barreirinhas and the white sand dunes with rainw…
Africa
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Marrakech: the sights that are really worth it
Our honest list of things to do in Marrakech – with time needed, entrance fees, what is overrated, a two-day plan and our favourite dish.…
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Morocco: Marrakech, Essaouira and Imsouane – two weeks between the medina and the Atlantic
Two weeks in Morocco: Marrakech, Essaouira and the surf village of Imsouane – route, driving, money and what we would do differently.…
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Horse riding on Morocco’s Atlantic coast – a multi-day trail ride from Essaouira
Our multi-day trail ride on Morocco's Atlantic coast with Ranch de Diabat – igloo tent, a donkey at night, a loyal dog, costs and requiremen…
Travel tips
Travel tips
Travelling with kids: our best tips
Our best tips for travelling with kids – by age, transport, accommodation, rental cars, packing list, insurance and the typical mistakes.…
Travel tips
Starlink on the road: internet everywhere – our experience
Why we always take Starlink on longer trips, when it is worth it, when an eSIM is enough and practical tips.…
Money & internet
Money abroad: Wise, cash, ATMs – and how a card saved us in Bali
How we handle money abroad – Wise, cash, ATMs, our four rules and the day at Bali airport that changed everything.…
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Rental car or motorbike? When each one is worth it
Rental car or scooter? Our simple rule from many trips – and what to check on licences, insurance and deposits.…
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Booking Airbnb the right way: how we find the good apartments
For years we have booked almost nothing but apartments. These filters, rules and questions for the host save us from nasty surprises.…
Destinations: the bottom line
Our destinations grow with every trip. For each place we write honestly where we slept, what it cost and what we would do differently next time. Many destinations also have their own list of sights with time needed and prices, so you can plan your days better. Before you go, it is worth checking our recommendations for accommodation, car rental and internet. For official travel advice, check your government’s travel advisory, for example the UK Foreign Travel Advice.