In the past Budapest had the reputation of being a place you should plan to spend as little time as possible and leave as soon as you could. Like everywhere, things change and the difficult communist history is being eclipsed and there are many reasons to deliberately stay and explore. Reasons … [Read more...] about Bucharest: it *IS* worth visiting
Hinterglemm, the quiet ski village
If Saalbach village is party central, then smaller sister Hinterglemm, is the quieter village of the Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski area. Here the village is small, but with all the facilities that you will likely need for a ski vacation. Located 5km further up the mountain from the Saalbach … [Read more...] about Hinterglemm, the quiet ski village
Wasserburg am Imm, quaint stop for lunch
When we travel between Munich and Austria for skiing, we usually take the back road and often stop in Wasserburg an Imm. Why Wasserburg? We fly into Municah and hire a car, so for us it is an ideal place to go grocery shopping, to wander and to eat. Atmospheric old town Speciality small … [Read more...] about Wasserburg am Imm, quaint stop for lunch
Vientiane Airport Shuttle Bus
An airport bus to and from Vientiane's Wattay airport airport is now running. For the set price of 15,000 kip (about USD 2) you can travel in either direction. The white bus travels a set route from the bus station through the centre of town and then out to the airport. There is also on-board … [Read more...] about Vientiane Airport Shuttle Bus
Bangkok airport to city: taxi or airport rail link
Getting from Bangkok airport to your destination is simple with 2 main options. From Suvarnabhumi Suvarnabhumi is about 30km east of central Bangkok. From here the two most common choices are taxi or train (airport rail link). If you have maneuverable luggage and are staying relatively near a … [Read more...] about Bangkok airport to city: taxi or airport rail link