Author: annacz
Why Gen Z Is Not Traveling: A Deep Dive into Changing Habits
Gen Z grows up in a world where financial uncertainty dominates their choices, and this is one of the main reasons they do not travel as much as previous generations. Rising rents, housing crises, and the need to save for basic stability prevent them from allocating money to leisure trips, even when they would love…
Gyeongju: Where Korea’s Timeless Past Meets the Present
Gyeongju invites travelers into Korea’s ancient heart. The city whispers stories of kings, scholars, and artists. Every street hides echoes of a thousand years. The Silla Kingdom ruled here for nearly a millennium. Gyeongju became a center of culture, religion, and science. Today, its treasures still glow under soft Korean skies. Visitors find a unique…
Between Peaks and Waves: Sokcho’s Gateway to the East Sea
Sokcho stands where mountains meet the sea. The city hugs the coast of Gangwon Province. Fishing boats fill its harbors. Waves roll in from the East Sea. Seoraksan’s peaks rise in the distance. Mornings begin with the call of gulls. Fish markets open before the sun climbs. Steam rises from hot fish cakes and crab…
River, Palaces, and Pulse: Seoul’s Ever-Changing Soul
Seoul flows along the Han River. The city stretches between ancient palaces and neon-lit streets. Mountains guard its edges like silent watchmen. Temples hide in quiet valleys. Markets burst with sound and color. Mornings begin with the smell of fresh street toast. Commuters stream into subway stations. Buses weave past tree-lined boulevards. Joggers run along…
Between Mountains and Sea: Exploring Busan’s Coastal Soul
Busan rests between green mountains and a restless sea. The city curves along the southern coast of Korea. Fishing boats share harbors with sleek ferries. Temples sit high on rocky cliffs. Markets spill over with the scent of salt and spice. The mornings start with waves against breakwaters. Fishermen haul nets at Haeundae’s edges. Joggers…
Layers of Time: Discovering Beijing Beyond the Forbidden Walls
Beijing stands with a weight of centuries. The city holds power, tradition, and relentless change. Every street carries echoes of dynasties and revolutions. Old hutongs stretch between glass towers. Rickshaws roll past high-speed trains. The air smells of sesame oil and roasted lamb. In the early morning, the city stirs slowly. Steam rises from baozi…
City of Contrasts: Exploring Shanghai Beyond the Skyline
Shanghai rises from the banks of the Huangpu River. The city fuses tradition with unshakable ambition. Narrow alleys meet sleek skyscrapers in a restless embrace. Every corner tells stories of merchants, migrants, and dreamers. Ancient temples stand beside high-tech malls. Neon reflects in rain-slicked streets. The air here carries many scents. Freshly steamed buns scent…
New EU Regulations Shake Up Low-Cost Airlines
The European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) voted on June 24, 2025, in favour of a proposal granting all passengers travelling to, from, or within the EU one small cabin bag (up to 7 kg and total dimensions of 100 cm) plus one personal item (max. 40 × 30 × 15 cm) free of charge, even on low‑cost carriers
Barcelona’s Love-Hate with Tourism: When Visitors and Residents Collide
Barcelona has become the epicenter of Southern Europe’s anti-tourism protests. From the Gothic Quarter to Barceloneta, locals march with banners reading “Tourists go home”, spraying visitors with water pistols as a theatrical form of resistance. The grievances are real: skyrocketing rents, overcrowded public spaces, and the transformation of once-local neighborhoods into tourist-only zones. Authorities are…
Veliko Tarnovo 2025: Where Bulgaria’s Past Rises from the Cliffs with Every Step
Veliko Tarnovo clings to the cliffs like an epic still being written. Its stone houses stack steeply, defying logic and gravity. The Yantra River snakes through the valley, reflecting centuries of resilience. It’s a place where Bulgaria remembers—and reimagines—its identity.