Author: Kristaps
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Riga (RIX) Airport Guide
Discover the essential information for navigating Riga Airport with this comprehensive guide. Learn about the airport’s facilities, transportation options, and nearby accommodations to ensure a smooth journey.
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Teide Peak Permit Booked Out? How to Still Do This Bucket List Hike
You’ve realized that the Teide peak ascent permits are not available, but still want to do this bucket list hike? This guide will explain you how to still do the hike on your preferred day, legally. The trick? No trick? Just ascend befor 9AM or after 6PM.
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Five Epic Tenerife Hikes: At Least One of These Should Be on Your Bucket List
Discover 5 of the most epic and breathtaking hikes in Tenerife that belong on every adventurer’s bucket list. From the rugged Anaga mountains to the volcanic Teide national park, these challenging trails showcase the island’s striking natural landscapes.
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Tenerife Hiking Trails Requiring an Advance Permit
Tenerife Hiking Trails Requiring an Advance Permit: 1) Teide Peak Ascent; 2) Masca; 3) Barranco del Infierno trail; 4) Sendero el Pijaral trail, also known as the Enchanted Forest, in Anaga Rural Park; 5) Trail through the Monte de Aguirre Exclusion Zone in Anaga Rural Park
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TF-10 Cruz del Carmen – Punta del Hidalgo Trail Guide: A Hike Past the Chinamada Caves
TF-10 is a one-way trail between Cruz del Carmen to Punta del Hidalgo. It’s claim to fame is that it passes the Chinamada caves – lots of rock openings in a mountainside – roughly a third of the way from Punta del Hidalgo.
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TF-11 Trail Guide: The Hidden Gem of Anaga Rural Park
TF-11 is a less popular trail compared to TF-8 and TF-6. However, TF-11 is my favorite of all Anaga trail and I’d call it the hidden gem of the rural park. While the trail is phisically demanding due to multiple ascents to ridges and descents to valleys even in the direction towards the ocean, it…
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TF-1 Las Mercedes – Cruz del Carmen: A Trail to Reach The Anaga Rural Park By Foot
TF-1 is a historical trail between La Laguna and the villages of Anaga Rural Park. If you don’t want to drive a car or take the bus, this is the fastest way how to get up to the Anaga mountains. The trail ends at Cruz del Carmen, which is where not only where the excellent…
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Hiking Trails in the Anaga Rural Park: Guide to All Official Routes
This guide to official hiking trails in the Anaga Rural Park provides an overview of all the official trails based on such characteristics as length, “circularity”, difficulty, but also the scenery, suitability for kids, etc. The ranking is based on our personal experience when hiking or running these trails during our family’s stay in Tenerife.
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TF-2 Taborno Village – Valleseco Trail Guide: A Hike Through the Greenest Part of Anaga
TF-2 is a scenic one-way trail from theTaborno village to Valleseco town and beach of the same name. TF-2 is not only a great visual cross-section fo the Anaga Rural Park, but it also passes by the Old Pico del Ingles road (Camino Viejo al Pico del Ingles), which is among the top 5 most…
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Lounge Review: Frankfurt Airport Primeclass Lounge
This is a review of the PrimeClass Lounge at Frankfurt Airport based on my personal experience visiting in late 2023. It provides an overview of the ambiance, food, desserts, beverages, services, crowdedness, and other aspects. I hope this review helps you decide whether it’s worth paying for the lounge access.
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Lounge Review: Riga Airport Primeclass Business Lounge
A review of the Primeclass Business Lounge at Riga International Airport in Latvia. Details include the lounge location, hours of operation, available amenities and facilities like seating, power outlets, food and drink, and more. An assessment of the overall experience and value of the lounge for travelers flying through RIX airport.
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Lounge Review: Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport Dufry Business Club
A review of the Dufry Business Club lounge located in Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG). Details include lounge location, hours of operation, available amenities and facilities, food and drink options, and an assessment of the overall experience. Helpful for travellers flying through Belgrade seeking a relaxing spot to wait for their flight.
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FlixBus Between Warsaw and Riga: My Experience, Honest Review, Tips
A review of traveling from Warsaw to Riga by Flixbus coach, including a firsthand experience taking the bus route, tips for booking tickets, what to expect on the journey, and an overview of Flixbus as a transportation option for travel within Europe. This article shares details on routes, prices, amenities and more from a recent…
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What Counts as a ‘Small Bag’ on Ryanair?
This article explores the difference between what is a ‘small bag’ according to Ryanair rules, and how big of a bag you can actually get on a plane without paying extra.
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Scenic Sarajevo Running Route: City Centre to Trebevic Mountain and Sarajevo Olympics Bobsleigh Track
This article describes a scenic 9 mile / 16km running route up Trebević Mountain near Sarajevo. The trail has 1968 feet/ 600m elevation gain, however, rewards you with stunning views of Sarajevo and a chance to visit the now-abandoned Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics bobsled track. You can even run on the track.
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Travelling With a Dog on Stena Line Ferries
Are you planning a trip with your dog on a Stena Line ferry? This article shares our experience and provides useful tips for other dog owners to ensure their pet’s welfare. It covers the differences between leaving your pet in the on-board cage vs a dog-friendly cabin, dog walking hours, safety tips, etc. We took…
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How to Get the Skopje Public Transport Card
This article will explain how tourists can get the Skopje Public Transport Card or ‘Skopska card’. The Skopje Bus Card is a rechargeable smart card that allows you to pay for your bus fare. It is the only way how tourists can use the public transport system, as cash is not accepted on buses. The…
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Most Unique Hike in Tenerife – Ventanas de Guimar 1000 Windows Trail
Ventanas de Guimar is one of the most unique trails in Tenerife that will amaze both novice and experienced hikers. It is sometimes also known as the “1000 Windows of Guimar” in English although there seem to be slightly less than hundred rock openings in the whole trail.
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TF-5 Chamorga – Igueste San Andres Trail Guide: Possibly the Longest Ridge Walk in Anaga
The TF-5 trail has one of the longest ridge walks in the whole of Anaga Rural Park. The trail starts in the Chamorga village, which is the trailhead of the popular TF-6 trail. In addition to the ridge walk, the TF-5 trail takes you through several villages, through a laurel forest. It is a lovely…
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TF-8 Afur Village Circular Trail Guide: Most Popular And Possibly The Best Anaga Hike
There’s a reason why the TF-8 is the most popular and probably the best of all Anaga hiking trails by popular judgment. No other trail offers such a balanced cross-section of everything the nature park has to offer – scenic views, villages, ocean walk, diverse flora, visit to Anaga peaks, even a wine-growing region -…