Tag travel

travel websites – skyscanner.net

I promised some time ago that I will post some short info on the websites I use most frequently when I plan a trip. I start today with skyscanner.net, probably the best flight search website (at least for low-cost airlines).…

got my Chinese visa

Yesterday I picked my passport back from the Chinese embassy in Bucharest. It was a bit strange that I had to have hostel reservations (I am used to make those as late as possible), but in the end it all…

back home and back to work

Well, as all good things must come to an end, I also had to return back home and re-join the productive life 😉 Yesterday, after an inhumanely early flight, I arrived in Bucharest. My parents were waiting for me, which…

back in Madrid

After 6 days spent in Lisbon and around I returned to Madrid. It was interesting to re-familiarize myself with the city… From the familiar metro stations – nuevos ministerios, tribunal, sol, tirso de molina…. – to the language which I…

goodbye Lisbon

Well, this is the last evening in Lisbon, as tomorrow at 10am I have a plane to catch back to Madrid. All in all I must say I was very pleased with Lisbon – lovely city, I think I would…

Streets of Toledo

Finally I managed to select and prepare some of the photos from Toldeo. These you can enjoy here – photos from the streets of Toledo. This small town really impressed me – it is so full of personality and charm,…

second day in Madrid

I think I didn’t get the occasion to talk about the weather here. Yes, lovely weather – sunny and warm. Incredibly nice! I went to the weekend flea market – full of useless stuff, pretty interesting nonetheless.  Lots of people…

a stroll in Madrid

I must say that Madrid is amazing in the evening / at night. There are so many people strolling, drinking at cafes or bars, preparing for clubbing – it’s really incredible. At times the streets or plazas were crowded! You…

bookings for March

Finally I finished doing the reservations for the trip in March… 4 flights, 2 air carriers, 3 hostels – so I finished the bulk of preparations. I am still undecided on the day-trips around Madrid and Lisbon, but at least…