French understanding of a happy holiday

Georgian Revenue service is providing information on tax free shopping and the VAT refund on their website , but unfortunately in Georgian only. As the process is quite different than in other countries, we decided to share our experiences about it.

Read Tax free shopping and how to get a tax refund in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi airports in Georgia

The BookMooch Experience

Friday, November 19, 2010

Considering the site's code of ethics, practices of BookMooch administration and the outcome of our test run, we are not able to recommend BookMooch.

Read The BookMooch Experience

Travel Film: Crossing the Darién Gap (2013, 2016)

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Crossing the Darién Gap (Darien Gap) and hiking in the jungle from Colombia to Panama

Read Travel Film: Crossing the Darién Gap (2013, 2016)

42 Years On The Road: Island Hopping In Polynesia

Tuesday, December 09, 2025

Island hopping in Polynesia was a dream-come-true for us. We had been planning it since 2021 , but the timing was never right for travelling two months on the high seas without Internet and phone . Now we were able to do it and it was sheer luxury! Polynesian Islands are known for beaches and popular destinations for snorkeling and watching marine life. We covered some parts of Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and French Polynesia as well as Cook Islands, Niue and Kiribati.

Read 42 Years On The Road: Island Hopping In Polynesia

12 years of travelling and living without mobile phone

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Have you considered living or travelling without a mobile phone? Read how we did it for 12 years and what have been the pros and the cons.

Read 12 years of travelling and living without mobile phone

Kenya: Surprisingly Expensive For Mzungu

Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Kenya can be surprisingly expensive for mzungus, the white people. We got scammed by Solomon, the owner of Ndoto Apartments in Ukunda, Diani Beach, Kenya.

Read Kenya: Surprisingly Expensive For Mzungu

Russian Rainbow gathering in Karelia

Thursday, July 13, 2006

Vegetarians, nudists, herbs-smoking rastas and hippies in the Russian Rainbow gathering in Karelia, Russia in 2006.

Read Russian Rainbow gathering in Karelia

Finding the Best Cruises | Cruise Guide with Tips & Tricks

Thursday, December 28, 2023

This cruise guide is crafted for value-conscious travelers seeking affordable ways to explore and visit new countries. It is not intended for those seeking to show off or celebrate anniversaries lavishly on their cruise vacation.

Read Finding the Best Cruises | Cruise Guide with Tips & Tricks

Travelling overland from Russia to Georgia

Friday, November 25, 2016

Travelling by land from Russia to Georgia via Georgian Military Road AKA Invasion Highway. Spectacular scenery and exotic border crossings. Travel story, photos and video.

Read Travelling overland from Russia to Georgia

Search

The Travels of Päivi and Santeri

French understanding of a happy holiday

The French have weird habits according to the British. Here is one of them: how to spend a beautiful day by pushing cars.

Comments

The most popular posts this week

Fix: Blogger Dynamic Views Fails to Load Properly

Tax free shopping and how to get a tax refund in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi airports in Georgia