New UNESCO Sites for 2020 & 2021
With 2020’s UNESCO list held over till 2021, we’ve got a bumper crop of new World Heritage Sites across our map.
Romania
Where to Go in 2021
While it appears that the first few months of 2021 will look much like last year, with expeditions to the kitchen and treks to the bathroom being the extent of our wanderings, we dare to hope to be able to travel again before too long. For this article we’ve rounded … Read More
Five Restaurants Setting Bucharest’s New Standards
After half a century under communism, Bucharest is returning to the once famously vibrant lifestyle hinted at by its gorgeous 19th century architecture, and old nickname, the “Little Paris.” Romanian cuisine is itself diverse and lively, with influences from neighbors such as Hungary and Serbia, distant relatives still linked by … Read More
Can’t Miss Castles (Part II: Eastern Europe)
A highlight harder to find back in America or Australia, Europe’s many castles can be overwhelming, so we decided to share some of our favorites. Click here for part one of this two-part post which covers the Adriatic and Central Europe regions. Corvin One of Europe’s largest (and probably most … Read More
Six of Bucharest’s Coolest Cafes
Even after 42 gloomy years under communism, and enduring the destruction of much of its once monumental architecture, Bucharest retains some of its once renowned elegance. Victory Avenue has preserved some of its palaces, and the restored Lipscani area, which forms the Old Town, is as glamorous as ever. The … Read More
Travel Back to Medieval Times
Every day in some of our destinations can feel like going back in time but these medieval festivals and re-enactments amp up the atmosphere.
Where To Go in 2020 Roundup
Find out which JayWay destinations made the mainstream travel media’s Where To Go in 2020 lists.
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?
Escape the Rain in Budapest, Bucharest, and Krakow
Cloudy skies and persistent showers don’t need to ruin your day. Our local staff in Budapest, Bucharest and Krakow have picked out some excellent ways to spend a rainy day.
Spend a Serene Afternoon Picnicking (Part II, Everywhere Else!)
From renaissance villas to isolated islands to a lake accessible by cablecar and a park home to some of the largest statues and monasteries in Europe, we can help you find some of the most scenic and memorable picnic spots, from Rome to Tallinn to Tbilisi. We asked out local … Read More