Runaway Europe

Olomouc Astronomical Clock – Czech Republic

    Astronomical Clock of Olomouc, Czech Republic   Astronomical clock in Olomouc, Czech Republic is the most popular attraction in Olomouc, Czech Republic. It is located on the west side of the main square, outside of the town hall building. Everyday at noon, big crowd gather here to see the performance of astronomical clock.

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Typical Saturday Night in Poland – Vodka, Vodka, Vodka

“Na zdrowie.”   We cheer and empty the shot glass. Rich honey flavour is filled in my mouth. Slowly, I can feel the alcohol traveling down to my throat, and to stomach eventually.   “That was for the first leg. Na pierwszą nogę”   When you are drinking vodka, Polish would say ‘for the first

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The Symbolism of Riga, Latvia – ‘Milda’ and the Freedom Monument

Three stars and the baby at the freedom monument   The Freedom Monument has been through tough times in Latvia and still standing tall. It is a memorial that honours soldiers who were killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920). It’s amazing how it survived the Soviet Occupation. Our tour guide told us interesting stories about

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Best of Finland – Tampere, Turku and Helsinki in Photos

    The Best of Finland   It’s been three weeks since I landed on Europe for Runaway Europe project. The destination #2 was Finland and I fell in love with the country. It was a brief itinerary for five days starting with Tampere, Turku and finished with Helsinki. Finland was always a very wild

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Mustamakkara: The Black Sausage Controversy

Mustamakkara, the black sausage. Would you eat it? Mustamakkara, the black sausage, is an authentic Finnish cuisine that originated in Tampere region. You can get it in other places in Finland, but not as authentic as Tampere’s. It’s the best to be eaten when it’s hot and fresh. The name itself just doesn’t sound very

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Hostel Hopping: Dream Hostel in Tampere, Finland

  Accommodation Dream Hostel   Location Near Tampere train station and city centre   Internet Access Wi-Fi is accessible both in the room and the lobby   Room Dorm-room is well equipped and clean.White bed, white sheet and white wall: everything looks really neat. Comfortable mattress, reading light on the bed, safe under the bed,

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