If you’re spending some time in Naples or Sorrento it’s hard to miss the ever-present Mount Vesuvius on the skyline. The best way to experience Vesuvius is to go to the top and walk around the rim of the crater. But what’s the best way to visit Vesuvius? And how … Read More
How should we put this? Skopje is quirky. The capital of Macedonia has undergone an architectural revolution over the past few years, and especially since 2014. That’s when the government announced a massive project to refurbish the city. Since then dozens of unique monuments have sprung up, giving Skopje a … Read More
What are the great culinary capitals of Europe? You’re probably thinking of Paris, Rome, Helsinki… what about Warsaw? Polish cuisine isn’t only pierogies, and in recent years this lively city has made great leaps, with fantastic new restaurants springing up in unexpected places. But nowhere is the city’s dining scene … Read More
We’ve organized small group gourmet and culture tours throughout Italy for several years, but only since last year have we begun to offer guests classic JayWay style tours here. Once you get outside the larger cities like Rome, Venice and Florence (which are wonderful in their own right), there are many … Read More
Want to know how to get from Prague, Czech Republic to Krakow, Poland? Train is the cheapest option, and we’ve compiled all the information, including fares and some useful travel tips.
Prague has had no shortage of famous inhabitants throughout history, but in the art world there are few whose reputations surpass that of Alphonse Mucha, one of the most famous painters of the Art Nouveau movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chances are you’d recognize Mucha’s work, … Read More
We’re always on the lookout for fantastic restaurants in our destination cities. Of course, it helps when the city is Helsinki, which has a worldwide reputation for fine dining, and several Michelin-starred eateries to prove it. If you like a delicious meal while you’re on holiday, we’ve got you covered. … Read More
A common itinerary for our guests on their Eastern European tours combines a visit to Prague, the Czech capital, and a few days in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. You can get from Prague to Budapest without too much hassle, in part because in American terms these cities are close together. … Read More
Updated 17 August 2018 From the start of advent several of Prague’s squares play host to traditional Christmas markets. Martina and Nataly, our locals in Prague, shot this video in 2017 so you know what to expect. Eat, drink and be merry! The main reason to visit the markets is … Read More
Warsaw is a city with a volatile past. One of the most powerful museums in Warsaw to pay tribute to that history is the POLIN Museum, the Museum of the History of Polish Jews. If there is one museum you visit in Warsaw, this should be it. The museum started with … Read More