Posts by author Nyx Martinez
Just because it looks beatiful, doesn't mean it has to be expensive. Photo: Nyx Martinez
In the tucked-away villages of Lake Como, painted frescoes and secret wine cellars deep underground are hints of a life that happens unhurriedly. Head away from the touristy towns, or come during low season to score the best deals. If you’ve ever caught Nespresso’s ad set in a luxurious lakeside villa starring Jack Black and » Read more
Carnival is a wonderful time of year to visit Venice. Photo: tiakatty
Headed to one of the world’s biggest parties this February? Here are 10 ways to rest assured that even if you get lost in Venice — as you can and should — your wallet will still be intact. Carnevale Venezia 2019 kicks off on February 16th and comes to its grand finale on March 5th. The world-renowned » Read more
A peaceful morning in Ceské Budejovice. Photo: Pedro
Our third stop in our budget-friendly tour of the Czech Republic outside Prague is Ceské Budejovice. Ceské Budejovice German name: Budweis First, let’s get one thing straight: It’d be a sin to confuse Ceské Budejovice’s famous beverage with American Bud “beer.” This city is home to Budweiser Budvar, the globally exported lager. This is the one and only, and » Read more
Looking up at Františkovy Lázne's famous spa. Photo: klausnahr
Our second stop in our budget-friendly tour of the Czech Republic outside Prague is Františkovy Lázne: Františkovy Lázne German Name: Franzensbad Much smaller than Pilsen, but known for its equal charm. Františkovy Lázne has been a wellness holiday destination for centuries. Goethe himself described it as “heaven on earth,” and it was the setting for Milan Kundera’s novel, “The » Read more
Pilsen has much to offer to budget travelers. Photo: KiraHundeDog
Our first stop in our budget-friendly tour of the Czech Republic outside Prague is Pilsen: Pilsen Local name: Plzen “The government that raises the price of beer will fall,” the old Czech saying goes. Named the EU Cultural Capital for 2015, Pilsen is best known for, what else, Pilsener (or “Pilsner”) beer. Back in the 1200’s, » Read more
The original Budweiser Brewery in the Czech Republic. Photo: debarshiray
It was my second visit to this delightful country. I should’ve known better than to ask the waitress if they offered anything to eat that “wasn’t so heavy.” “Everything in Czech Republic is heavy!” came the curt reply. And so I gave in, succumbing to giant portions of crispy roast duck with plump Knedliky dumplings. And afterwards, palacinky — sugary, stuffed » Read more
A ferry on Lake Como in the winter. Photo: Vstiassi
Lake Como may be the destination of the diamond-studded celebrity crowd, but if you know where—and when—to go, you can score a sensational holiday for half the price. For centuries, this pristine lake and its surrounding mountain peaks have been a prime holiday spot for Italians. Residents of Milan only need to drive an hour » Read more
