Spring weekend in Ustroń, Poland

If someone asked me what time of year I like the most, I would definitely say spring! I love this time when the greenery is intense, the flowers bloom and after a cold winter, you can enjoy the long days and warm rays of the sun again. The most magical moment for me is when suddenly new leaves begin to…

Top 10 things to do in Rhodes Town, Greece

Rhodes Town - things to do and travel tips

As you probably already know, I do not like typical tourist resorts. Instead of spending time on a sun lounger or in a hotel pool, I prefer to visit authentic places and observe the everyday life of local people. Before going to Rhodes, I was wondering which town to choose as a base for exploring the island. Finally, I decided…

Lindos, the most beautiful town in Rhodes, Greece

Lindos, the most beautiful town on the island of Rhodes, Greece - from travel blog http://Epepa.eu

Beautiful architecture, wonderful beaches, and a unique atmosphere – that’s how I would describe my dream holiday destination. Lindos, a small town on the Greek island of Rhodes, has it all. Narrow streets, white Greek houses, shallow sea that delights with its blue color – all of this can be found in this wonderful Rhodian town. In the pictures, I…

Wandering around the Old Town of Rhodes, Greece

The Old Town - a must see attraction in Rhodes, Greece - from travel blog http://Epepa.eu

If you’ve been reading my blog for some time, you know very well that I do not like the crowds and typical tourist destinations that are full of all-inclusive hotels and sun loungers on the beach. Instead, I prefer to explore the local culture or enjoy the beautiful, wild landscapes. This time instead of spending time hiking and looking for…

Bale, Istria – Croatia best-kept secret

Bale, Istria - Croatia best-kept secret

Traveling, not only in Croatia but also visiting other parts of the world, I always try to find places that have preserved their climate and former character as far as possible. Hidden gems that are not destroyed by mass tourism and commerce. The small town of Bale (in Italian called Valle), which we discovered during our trip on the Croatian…

Top 10 things to do in Hvar Island, Croatia

Top 10 things to do in Hvar Island - travel blog http://Epepa.eu

Hvar Island is known as the sunniest place in Croatia and the island of lavender. It has been ranked among the ten most beautiful islands in the world by many travel magazines worldwide. The crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea, hidden beaches, charming towns with stunning architecture and the beauty of unspoiled nature. It’s hard to imagine a better place…

The secret beaches of Hvar, Croatia

The Secret Beaches on Hvar - from travel blog http://Epepa.eu

In my previous post, I wrote about how our spontaneous honeymoon on Hvar began. By going to this Croatian island we hoped to find a place where, instead of big hotels and crowded beaches, we could see beautiful nature and explore some romantic little towns with narrow streets and quaint architecture. But what we were most interested in were the…

Hvar, Croatia – our spontaneous honeymoon trip

Hvar, Croatia - from travel blog http://Epepa.eu

When we were planning our honeymoon we wanted to choose a special place. We didn’t want to go to one of those tourists resorts whose names appear in the offers of travel agencies. A place full of hotels and crowded beaches with sun loungers definitely was not what we were looking for. Our dream destination was a beautiful island where…

A city break in Gothenburg, Sweden

A city break in Gothenburg, Sweden - travel blog http://Epepa.eu

A trip to Scandinavia was one of my biggest dreams for as long as I can remember. I wanted to visit this region for a long time, but to be honest I never thought it would be Gothenburg. I was considering going on a city break to Stockholm, Oslo or Bergen, but Gothenburg? I didn’t know anything about the second-largest city in Sweden and I had…

Łazienki Park in Warsaw, Poland

The Palace on the Isle, Warsaw - from travel blog: http://Epepa.eu

In Poland, they say ‘Cudze chwalicie, swego nie znacie’. It can be translated as ‘The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence’ but the precise meaning of this proverb is that people rave about sights abroad while they are not familiar with their own country’s attractions. Łazienki Królewskie, a green oasis in the center of Warsaw I must admit that…