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7 Belarusian phrases to learn before you visit (and how to say them)

27/02/2020

Destination Guides, Tips & Insight, Travel Tips & News

Why ‘bury your head in the sand’ when you could ‘hide in potatoes’ instead? This much-loved term is one of the most popular Belarusian phrases, so expect to see it everywhere if you ever pay a visit to Belarus...

9 of the best things to do in Tallinn, Estonia

26/02/2020

Destination Guides, Things you do

Estonia still feels ‘undiscovered’ and wonderfully removed from the traditional European tourist track. Home to a 14th-century fortress and the origin of the Christmas tree, there's no shortage of captivating ...

13 things you should never say to a person from Scotland

25/02/2020

Destination Guides, Tips & Insight, Travel Tips & News

Banter with a person from Scotland by all means. Get to grips with their colourful Scottish expressions and phrases. But, there are some things you dinnae want to say to avoid getting on their wrong side. ...

12 ways Minsk, Belarus’ progressive capital, will surprise you

24/02/2020

Destination Guides, Things you do

Minsk attractions, superstitions, little-known facts, infamous people – all these and more make Minsk sightseeing a captivating experience for worldly travellers seeking to tick off a little-known destination ...

Avoid tourist faux pas and learn how to travel Portugal like a local

23/02/2020

Destination Guides, Things you do

Portugal is filled with stunning scenery, charming towns, delicious food and interesting history, yet many visitors never get past the capital city of Lisbon. If you want to get under the skin of Portugal and ...

7 unique Polish traditions you won’t find anywhere else in the world

23/02/2020

Destination Guides, Tips & Insight, Travel Tips & News

From drowning 'winter' to getting hitched twice, Polish traditions and customs often border on the bizarre but are certainly a highlight to discover. The drowning of Marzanna On the first day of spring,...

13 things you should never to say to a person from Wales

23/02/2020

Destination Guides, Tips & Insight, Travel Tips & News

The Welsh dragon takes pride of place on the flag of this proud nation, and for good reason. While a person from Wales is most often charming, friendly, and accommodating, there are several expressions, phrase...

A short history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans

22/02/2020

Destination Guides, Things you do

Once a year during Mardis Gras, New Orleans transforms into a colourful flurry of parades, picnics, music, crowds and crazy costumes. Around 1.4 million people descend on the city for the iconic festivities th...

Everything you need to know about Polish pierogi, Poland’s best loved dish

22/02/2020

Destination Guides, Eating & Drinking, Food

Also called perogi or perogy, Polish pierogi (pronounced pih-ROH-ghee) or homemade pierogies are small half-moon dumplings. They're also chock-full of ...

7 Belarusian phrases to learn before you visit (and how to say them)

9 of the best things to do in Tallinn, Estonia

13 things you should never say to a person from Scotland

12 ways Minsk, Belarus’ progressive capital, will surprise you

Avoid tourist faux pas and learn how to travel Portugal like a local

7 unique Polish traditions you won’t find anywhere else in the world

13 things you should never to say to a person from Wales

A short history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Everything you need to know about Polish pierogi, Poland’s best loved dish

7 Belarusian phrases to learn before you visit (and how to say them)

12 important travel safety tips everyone should know

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Beer lovers rejoice: Bruges has its very own beer pipeline

A first timer’s guide to wholesome and delicious Estonian Food

6 traditional Belarusian drinks to try on your next visit

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