Mairead Foley
Postcards are something I started when I first started backpacking Europe but as I learned early on, they take a considerable amount of effort and dedication. Here’s why: It’s a pain in the butt to find stamps sometimes. Same goes for finding a place to drop off the postcards although...
Icelanders often remove their shoes when they head inside. Pack flip-flops or slippers for indoors. 14. Yes, you can drink the tap water It's pure and wonderful; Icelanders will look at you askance if you ask for bottled water.
With so many great cities and destinations in such close proximity, many travelers find themselves country hopping on a trip to Europe. If your itinerary includes multiple stops and you are unsure what to pack, make sure you don’t forget these 8 things to pack for Europe in the summer! (...
Is it possible to have a local experience? What do I need to know before traveling to Venice? I’ve lived in Venice since 2020, and these are questions I still ask myself. This is a fiercely fragile city facing unique challenges, a place where tourism is largely destructive and Venetian...
TIP: Street Art– Budapest boasts great many street art, the most famous ones being the quirky, colorfulfirewall paintings mainly in the Jewish Quarter– but other parts of the city have them too. Just remember to look up occasionally when you wander around and you’ll surely bump into them...
Europe’s wind and solar industries are on the ropes, thanks to the sudden embrace of ever-reliable nuclear power across the Continent. Producing machines that can never produce power on demand was always going to end in tears. But moves to amp up construction of nuclear power plants - initi...
Welcome to Finland– a country in northern Europe with a relatively small population, 5.5 million inhabitants. Despite being remote and sparsely populated, there are many things worth seeing and to be proud of. Read our own employees’ favourite things in Finland. ...
Rovaniemi is getting easier and easier to reach!You can drive(although not advisable during winter!), take a train, or fly. The best way to get there is to fly, however. Rovaniemi Airport is serviced by airlines from all over Europe (and many winter season routes open up) and you can...
Traveling with children when going on a business trip can be hard for any parent. It’s simply combining leisure with business. Therefore, if things fail to turn out as expected, don’t be too harsh on yourself. Just do your best to make the trip successful. ...