Keep Your Heart Rate Up: Our Favorite Jogging Spots (Part I)
Vacation is no time to let your fitness slip, and what better way to burn calories than by seeing a more local side of your chosen destination?
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Haggle Across Central & Eastern Europe
Delve deep into local culture and history, and check out a flea market. From the banks of a canal, to a floating barge to market halls and pedestrian streets, East and Central Europe have endless opportunities for memorable, historic souvenirs, especially if you’re up for a bit of haggling. Here’s … Read More
Communist Reminders in Daily Life
After the fall of communism, many products disappeared from the eastern side of the Iron Curtain, as factories struggled to compete with an entire globe’s worth of products, often flashier and higher quality. That doesn’t mean that communist heritage has completely disappeared from daily life and culture. In time, … Read More
Spend a Serene Afternoon Picnicking (Part I, Central Europe)
Many of the destinations we offer have parks combining stunning beauty with centuries of history and unique attractions, so take a break and spend a serene afternoon soaking up their beauty. We asked all our local staff across our destinations for their favorite picnic spot, and received a plethora of … Read More
Central & Eastern Europe’s Diverse, Delectable Desserts
From blood sausage to octopus risotto, East and Central European cuisine runs the gamut, and its desserts, varied as they may be, are all worth a taste. We asked our local staff for their favorites, and struggled mightily to winnow them down enough to fit into a blog post! Here … Read More
Sold Out! How to Avoid Missing out on Central Europe’s Most Popular Attractions
Our guide to the key sights and attractions of Central Europe that you need to book ahead of time.
The Best Spa Towns in Central and Eastern Europe
Some very relaxing news for visitors to Central and Eastern Europe: a new international project has united the best spa towns in Central and Eastern Europe in an effort to earn UNESCO recognition. The Great Spas of Europe project is the result of eight years of collaboration between the Czech … Read More
Your Reading List for Prague
Books are both perfect souvenirs and traveling companions because they’re never too big to fit in your suitcase! If your fridge is already covered with magnets and there’s no space for new nicknacks on your shelves, you should consider buying a book or two on your next trip with JayWay … Read More
Spring Festivals in Central and Eastern Europe
Spring is a big deal in Central and Eastern Europe. That’s not only because many of these countries were once pagan, but also because they have to put up with a long, dark winter. So when spring finally comes around, people are ready to celebrate. Most spring festivals in Central … Read More
The Best Places for Photography in Central Europe
Many travelers in Central Europe love taking pictures of all the magnificent architecture. But as anyone who has tried it knows, there’s a big difference between the photographs you see in National Geographic and what you can do by simply pointing, snapping, and hoping for the best. It’s all about the proper … Read More