The longest way to Prague We were just a few hours away from Prague, the city I was longing to visit for so many years. The logical move would be just hop in the train and make my dream come true. But we didn’t; we decided to make the trip more interesting. …
Train Trip is about Journey – Eurail Adventure to Prague Read More »
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. …
“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 …
Typical Saturday Night in Poland – Vodka, Vodka, Vodka Read More »
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 …
The Symbolism of Riga, Latvia – ‘Milda’ and the Freedom Monument Read More »
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 …
Best of Finland – Tampere, Turku and Helsinki in Photos Read More »
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 …
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, …
Hostel Hopping: Dream Hostel in Tampere, Finland Read More »
Runaway Juno is hopping over to Europe! For the first time in my travel life, I’m heading to Europe. Europe, wow. That sounds strange. I’ve been to New Zealand and America, the two most faraway from my home country, and of course I traveled through all over Asia, but somehow Europe …
