Southern Europe

Golden Gate Bridge, Christ the Redeemer statue, thrilling historic trams that will make your blood freeze in your veins. Yes, you might have thought of San Francisco or Rio de Janeiro, but we are not talking about America at all. All these attractions are within reach in one of the main European cities - Lisbon. Along with the world's largest technology conference - Web Summit, held annually in November, you can combine a pleasant visit with technological innovations. You can also take a brief trip to the pilgrimage site of Fatima, where allegedly the Virgin Mary appeared a hundred years ago in 1917.

Sofia could be considered the heart of the Balkan Peninsula. Its history dates back to Roman times, when the ancient city of Serdica was an important center of activity. As a new destination of Wizz Air, Sofia is an ideal tip for a long weekend. Thanks to Ryanair, you can combine it with Serbia - exploring Sofia - Niš.

I do not hide the fact that I am an incorrigible "Italophile", and therefore I do not refuse any opportunity to visit this amazing country. This time we chose a citybreak to Pisa-Florence. But I also have a few tips on how to spend a longer time in Tuscany. The quickest way to get to the capital of Tuscany, Florence, is by flying to nearby Pisa and then taking a bus or train for an hour. Ryanair flies from Budapest to Pisa, and Eurowings low-cost airline from Vienna. The price in late February via Eurowings was 80 euros per person, the flight takes just over an hour.

Sarajevo, wake up. You may encounter such a sign in the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Sarajevo. The city, which was the site of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the host of the 1984 Winter Olympics, but also a sad witness to the bloody siege of just under ten years later, has truly been through it all.

October, the end of the season, the sea with a pleasant temperature, the ideal time for one last summer vacation. Our steps took us to the pearl of the Mediterranean - the renowned Sardinia. This time we organized a boys' trip and decided to visit the eastern part of the island, Olbia. The Tyrrhenian Sea has a pleasant 21°C and the beaches on the Emerald Coast are like the Caribbean. In addition, we have accommodation by the beach on the deserted outskirts of the town, where relaxation can begin.

The goal of the vacation here is not just lounging on the beach. The historical center is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island of Lokrum is a short ferry ride away, perfect for a little hiking, and of course, there are other options we will talk about.

Thanks to Wizz Air, new horizons to the heart of the Balkan Peninsula - Macedonia, were opened in March 2016. Return tickets from Bratislava to Skopje starting at the price of €20 cannot leave any globetrotter indifferent.

Aegean Sea, white sand like in the Caribbean, and divine peace on a green peninsula. Those are the common denominators of Greek Chalkidiki. Just buy cheap tickets to Thessaloniki, rent a car at the airport, choose the right "finger," and endless beach relaxation can begin.

We have learned about ancient Rome in history class, almost everyone. It sprawled over 7 hills on the eastern bank of the Tiber River. The center of activity was the Roman Forum, whose remnants have survived to this day. Impressive buildings such as the Pantheon and the Colosseum have endured for a whole 2000 years. And what does the Eternal City look like today?

The cold weather in Slovakia has forced us to think about where to go for warmth in the autumn. Ryanair tickets for 58€ to Sicily didn't take long to convince us. After our colleague's previous trip across Sicily, we focused on the northwestern part of the island, San Vito Lo Capo. This charming town with a beautiful beach and Mount Monaco offers a perfect relaxation for a long weekend.