October 2012
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This blog is now retired
You won’t be seeing any new posts on this blog. Sorry. We are gearing up for the launch of a new and much improved Tripomatic. That’s why we are now putting this blog to sleep. We will from now on only post news about Tripomatic to social networks.
Don’t worry, Tripomatic lives on! We have a lot to come in the following months, including a full overhaul of Tripomatic, both on...
August 2012
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New Daily Maps in Tripomatic Travel Guides
Trip planning is even easier now with Tripomatic’s new feature, rolled out just a few days ago. Check out the new daily maps! These maps were the most requested feature for Tripomatic. Now, you can easily see your itinerary for the whole day in a single picture, which makes sightseeing simple and easy to navigate. And if you want to make a detour or visit some more attractions, you now have a...
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Travelling on a Shoestring Budget Infographic
You’ve planned your dream holiday, chosen the best attractions and things to do and started counting the costs when all of a sudden…your trip doesn’t look like dream but more of a nightmare.
We did a little research comparing the average prices for lodging, food, public transport and admission to the attractions for 42 of the globe’s most visited cities. It results in a...
July 2012
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What's New in Tripomatic App for iPhone
Amazed by the instant success of the Tripomatic app and surprised by all the things you use the app for, we had to polish it up a bit for even better experience. First of all, we’ve got rid of the most annoying bugs some of our users encountered. The newly released app is able to:
- Show activities in new destinations. Discover Australia, Thailand or India!
- Sync trips correctly between...
May 2012
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Top 10 Highlights of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is an urban maze with narrow and hilly alleyways, mile-high skyscrapers and office towers, all exploding from a motley collection of zillions neon signs. Hong Kong is an eclectic, energetic, trendy and stylish metropolis. Even so, there are heaps of places to find peace and zen.
If a single picture could cover Hong Kong, it would be the panorama from the Peak. Looking down from this...
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Seoul City Guide
Another übercrowded and ambitious megacity with skyscrapers, heavy traffic and major boulevards full of posh boutiques. Seoul is a bustling city which has a lot to offer, so make sure to visit some of the best Seoul tourist sites as well as places that are a bit more unconventional.
Gyeongbokgung is a former seat of power and probably Korea’s grandest royal palace. Location of this...
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Hot New Tripomatic App for iPhone
Hey guys, today we want to present to you something really cool. Your favourite trip planner rolls out the visual and intuitive travel guide for iPhone so you can have expert travel knowledge in your pocket. It’s so easy to design your travels as you go, find your location and discover more of your destination with this ultimate travel tool. And the best thing about your neat little helper?...
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What to Visit in Shanghai
Shanghai teems with high-rise buildings and towers but the city doesn’t boast must-see sights and attractions like London or New York. The delights of Shanghai are located rather on the street where everyday life unravels with astounding variety. Pick up a pair of chopsticks and dig in this booming metropolis.
When you travel from the airport to the centre, take the world’s very first...
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Tripomatic at The Next Web Conference 2012 in...
The Next Web Conference took place last week in Amsterdam. It is a leading tech conference in Europe and a great opportunity to keep up with the latest trends in web, mobile and social and meet lots of great people from the start-up world.
What was our best experience (other than doing business)? Definitely Klara, the live cow on stage. She was the key part of a game called...
April 2012
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The Best Kuala Lumpur Attractions
Kuala Lumpur is a modern, vibrant and lush-green capital of Malaysia with tall skyscrapers, clean streets and well-organized traffic. If the downtown seems too sterile to you, check our tips on what to do in Kuala Lumpur, turn a corner and streets burst into a plethora of colours, shabby joints, groceries and a chaos of night markets.
Bintang Walk (or Bukit Bintang) is K.L.’s wild strolling...
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National Park Week 2012 is Here!
National Park Week 2012 (April 21–29) is the perfect opportunity to explore and enjoy some of America’s tremendous 397 national parks for free. It’s great to hear about something that is actually free when everything else is getting more expensive. To inspire you and to help you find the best national park for you to visit, we’ve created three lists of the best, the largest and...
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Top 12 Highlights in Bangkok
Splendid temples set in filthy streets, the omnipresent scent of jasmine suppresses the urban ills but the sky in the city of Bangkok seems less grimy and the tuk tuk drivers no longer drive so frightfully. The Thai capital is becoming a world city – with plethora of sights, rising art scene, glimmering shopping malls, superb subway and cuisine to die for. Forgive Bangkok its eccentricity and the...
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Tripomatic Easter Egg Hunt
Easter is one of the most popular feasts and has acquired many customs and traditions. Some of the customs are quite pleasant, such as egg decorating or baking hot cross buns, but some of them are pretty odd, like spanking a woman with a handmade whip made of willow rods or throwing cold water on her. Throughout the English-speaking world, Saturday is traditionally spent hunting for Easter eggs...
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What Not to Miss in Singapore
The list of unmissable sights in Singapore, especially for the first-time visitor, is insanely long. All shopaholics head first to the Orchard Road where huge shopping malls and all big brands are situated. When you’ve got Louis, Coco and Giorgio out of your system, leave the purchases back at your hotel and set out on a journey to discover the real charm of Singapore.
Wander through the...
March 2012
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What To Do on Your Trip to Tokyo
Tokyo is a fantastic mixture of modernization and old times, sleek high-tech gadgets and cute cartoon characters. It’s a city with heaps of people, yet you can find incredibly quiet places. The charm of Tokyo lies also in its mind-blowing food, superb transit system, serene shrines, massive skyscrapers and classy shopping malls. How to see the best attractions of Tokyo in a day or two?...
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Top Must See Places in Washington
Washington, D.C. is certainly not a fun destination. But in spite of its seriousness, it is a lovely and charming city with wide avenues, waterfront views, old neighborhoods and many things to do. It goes without saying you want to see the White House. But if you are in the city for a short period of time, save yourself the trouble and look at it from the outside as it is extremely difficult to...
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Yummy or Yuck!?
We’re currently working on covering the best Asian destinations and some of our team members take their job pretty seriously. Our developer/foodie Michal brought us a little dessert last week. Can you guess the main ingredients?
A) carrot
B) pecans
C) crickets
Well, C) is the correct answer. Hopefully, you haven’t lost your appetite because of this picture. You might wolf down...
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Best Savannah Things to Do
The lovely city of Savannah is famous for its southern hospitality and has plenty of sights–historic mansions, museums, old cemeteries–but the best thing about this Georgian city are simply its streets. Take a stroll down River Street which is one of the most charming places in the city and definitely a must-see!
Party like there’s no tomorrow? Yes, we can! Saint Patrick’s Day is a...
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Tripomatic Team Attended ITB Berlin 2012
Last week our Tripomatic team (no, that’s not us in the picture) visited ITB Berlin 2012 - the biggest European tourism trade fair. It is a top-notch event where people working in travel industry from all over the world meet to catch up on the new trends in this field.
You may object that you can get that sort of experience online without travelling all the way to Germany. Not in the...
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Boston City Guide: 10 Things to Do
There are a few things you should know before you land at the Boston Airport. Firstly, do not go in February because the winters are terrible and there will be much more things to do in other seasons. Secondly, do not skip the historic landmarks which form the Freedom Trail and visit at least the Old State House and Old North Church. And thirdly, don’t compare Boston to New York City and...
February 2012
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The Perfect Family Vacation Destination? San...
San Diego, California is without a doubt one of the greatest travel destinations for any type of tourist, but its excellent beaches, numerous hiking trails and superior amusement parks make it one of the best family vacation destinations in the world.
No matter how old or young you are, be sure not to miss the delightful SeaWorld San Diego. This place always pleases.
The city’s...
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Fun Things to Do in Chicago
Chicago, Illinois is a prime tourist destination that offers a host of attractions for any type of traveler, be it a history buff, art connoisseur, foodie, barfly or shopaholic. If you need help deciding what to see and do on your trip to Chicago, check out our favourite activities.
Let’s start our tour in downtown Chicago where you can admire city’s eminent architecture. Sears...
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Winter Updates and New Features for Tripomatic
We’re pleased to announce that our Tripomatic team not only works on adding new destinations but also on introducing new features and updates. There are several new improvements to your favourite trip planner that you’ve been asking for. Let’s go through all of them one by one.
1. New PDF Guide Design
The most significant change awaits you at the end of your planning....
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Celebrate Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans
The city of New Orleans has already indulged in the annual feast of Mardi Gras. The first parades started on February 4, 2012 and the two following weeks are full of parades rolling through the city. The “greatest free party on Earth” culminates on Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras day) on February 21, 2012. There’s still time to find out what to do in New Orleans (apart from partying, of course) and...
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'Game of Thrones': The Best Filming Locations
‘Game of Thrones’, HBO’s epic fantasy drama, is an adaptation of book series ’A Song of Ice and Fire’ by the author George R.R.Martin. But there’s no need to introduce the TV series or the books here. If you have never heard of the ‘Seven Kingdoms of Westeros’ and their inhabitants, we really recommend you to read it first and then follow the story...
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What to See & Do in Miami
Tourists come to Miami for a host of reasons. Some of them might be enticed by famous TV series ‘Dexter’ or ‘CSI:Miami’ which show the images of turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and sunny shoreline in every episode. And many adventures of the überreal detectives of ‘Miami Vice’ were also filmed in the South Beach (a.k.a. SoBe) area.
Art Deco architecture,...
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Fabulous Las Vegas: Top Things to Do
Are you single and ready to mingle? Do you want to go out dancing, have a drink, or both? Or you have even in these tough times some extra money to gamble?
The famous ‘Sin City’ in Nevada can cater to all your tastes. Let’s have a look at the casinos first, as they are the biggest attractions here and are situated on the legendary ‘Strip’. Bellagio is worth...
January 2012
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75 New US Destinations and Counting!
After months of searching for the best destinations, hand-picking the finest attractions and choosing the most appealing pictures, we’re ready to take a step across the Atlantic. 75 new US cities in the United States have been covered on Tripomatic and there are still more on the way.
We’re so excited about this news and hope you like it as much as we do since you asked us about the...
8 Interesting Facts for Legoland Visitors
Did you know these amazing facts about Legolands all over the world?
1. The largest Lego-themed park in the world is Legoland Florida opened in late 2011. You can enjoy its attractions all-year-round, 5 days a week on more than 150 acres (60.7 hectares).
2. The first Legoland was opened more than 40 years ago in 1968. The oldest Legoland park is in Billund, Denmark and it is also the park using...
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Europe's Top Year-Round Water Parks
Blizzards and snow storms blow through the country, freezing rain changes the streets into one big ice rink and you can call yourself lucky if you have a homeworking job. Do you need something that cheers you up? If you want to enjoy some water fun with your kids or a bunch of friends and soothe your senses in this miserable weather, visit an indoor water park. They are perfect for a delightful...
December 2011
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The Top 5 Craziest New Year’s Traditions
Broken dishes, flying goats and running down the streets naked. People around the world celebrate New Year in many different ways. What are the weirdest, funniest or craziest New Year traditions from places all around the World? Let’s find out!
Underwater celebration, Lake Baikal, Russia
Each year a group of brave Russians gather at the world’s deepest lake for a special celebration. And what do...
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Tripomatic featured on All My Faves
Great news. Tripomatic has been featured on AllMyFaves.com. The site’s goal is to find the best sites on the web. And we’re in it now. What’s even better? We’ve been selected as one of the the Weekly Faves. This series introduces the staff favourites, the sites they like the most. We’re very happy to be one of those. A brief review of Tripomatic has been published on...
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The Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Europe
With Christmas fast approaching (11 more days!) we are also in the festive mood and we’d like to take you on a tour of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. We take a look at both some of the most visited and some of the less known markets.
Our favourite Xmas markets can be found in the streets of Vienna. The biggest “Christkindlmarkt” is in front of the Vienna City Hall. The...
November 2011
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4 European Top-Notch Lakes
This may come to you as surprise but Hungary has a sea! Well, almost… Lake Balaton, often nicknamed “Hungarian Sea”, is the biggest lake in Central Europe and perhaps the country’s most iconic destination. The lake is not only about sunbathing and swimming. Its entire shore is a well-known wine-producing area. If you want to grab a bite to eat, try the local speciality called lángos...
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Denmark Has Style!
Denmark is such a fantastic country that we have decided to dedicate it its own article. There are many reasons to visit this charming kingdom. The vibrant capital Copenhagen with its cobbled streets, wild nightclubs, stunning new architecture and iconic buildings also offers world-class museums.
One of the most important ones is the Nationalmuseet which represents the starting place if you...
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Skiers and snowboarders, it is time to get your...
Winter is officially off to a fresh start because the days shorten, nights are getting longer and we eagerly await the first snow. Before you hit the opening ceremony in your favourite ski resort, it is important to sharpen your edges and wax your bases! And maybe check out some ski fashion trends and choose yourself a nice outfit.
Norway gave the world more than one hundred gold medalists in the...
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Top Ten Startups at How to Web 2011. And...
Your favourite trip planner is on fire! After the awesome victory in the WebExpo Startup Show 2011 in Prague, Tripomatic has been selected among the ten best startups in the Startup Challenge competition at the How To Web 2011 conference in Bucharest, Romania. How To Web is the biggest and most important event on web business and technology in Eastern Europe with 750+ attendees from more than 10...
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Porto: Magnificent City and Heady Wine
Wine has been made in Portugal for some 2000 years and the port wine is world famous for its taste and quality. The original wine is produced in the Alto Douro Wine Region in the north of Portugal and various wine tasting tours can lead you into the mystery of wine making.
The city of Porto is a majestic port city and its city centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Port Wine House is...
October 2011
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Embed Your Trip in Your Website
In addition to hand-picking swell attractions and popular points of interest, our Tripomatic team is working on many cool features and improvements to make the planning of trips much easier. Have you planned a hell of a trip and now you want to brag about it on your own blog? Do you run a hotel and want to show your guests the sights in the vicinity? Tripomatic introduces an embedded trip...
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An Absolute Blast at Top German Amusement & Theme...
As the cliche goes, Germans are known for their sense of order, resourcefulness and punctuality. Fortunately, the cliche is based on stereotype and Germans surely know how to have fun. At least according to the number of amusement and theme parks in Germany. There is more than 50 of them! Tripomatic the trip planner presents in today’s post the best ones. Get ready for some fun, good time...
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3 Perfect Autumn Sun Destinations
The chilly temperatures in the morning, decrease in sunlight and more layers of clothing are inevitable signs of coming autumn.
If you didn’t manage to visit any holiday resort this summer or you need a new dose of sunshine, check out Tripomatic’s new batch of destinations we have covered for you and which are perfect for autumn getaways.
Pamper yourself in a Hamman before you...
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5 Most Popular Monasteries in Greece
You have definitely heard a lot about Greece in the news recently. Unfortunately, the reporters haven’t discussed the ancient beauties, lush landscapes and long sandy beaches. Despite its turbulent economic problems, Greece remains a country worth visiting. Skip the beach for a few days and head to the mountains where you can observe the tranquil life of Orthodox monks and nuns who live in...
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Introducing Tripomatic Offline
Planning a trip online and choosing the right things to do in selected destinations is as easy as pie and with Tripomatic even easier. However, there are situations when you find yourself without an Internet connection and the whole planning activity might get a bit difficult. No problem for our team. We have been testing the offline version which currently covers only the Czech Republic, as you...
September 2011
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Tempting Turkey
A country so diverse as Turkey with magnificent scenery, superb archaeological sites, beautiful historical monuments, crystal clear sea, heavenly beaches, improving infrastructure and traditional hospitality, caters for all tastes. The long and hot summer allures thousands of visitors and Turkey has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Surprisingly, skiing is also...
1st Place in the WebExpo Startup Show 2011!
We are happy to announce Tripomatic is the best Czech startup for 2011! Tripomatic has just been declared winner in the WebExpo Startup Show in Prague, the biggest event of its kind in the Czech and Slovak Republics.
More than sixty exciting web projects took part in the startup competition. The jury consisting of successful entrepreneurs, investors and top managers pre-selected 3 startups for...
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Escape to Croatia
Sometimes you just feel you need to escape from the hustle and bustle of a city to a place that nobody knows about. It might be a place up in the mountains, a secluded sandy beach or a small inn, hidden in the city centre. Plan a trip to Croatia in September or October and you will understand why the country is favoured by so many people, including our Tripomatic team. Croatia boasts exceptional...
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Smokin' hot Spanish attractions
We have rolled up our sleeves again and brought you a new batch of mesmerizing places. Do you feel like spending a few days in warmer location and getting some tan before the autumn starts? Spain is a safe bet! It is the largest country on the Iberian Peninsula and one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations due to its climate, culture, food and countryside. Tourists flock to Spain...
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Make your trip around the UK special
Travelling around the United Kingdom is not only about London, Edinburgh or Glasgow. There is much more to discover as our Tripomatic team already knows. We checked the UNESCO World Heritage List, the lists of best castles, museums, blue flag beaches, zoos and other attractions and the result is: smashing 519 new points of interest! If you look at the map of the United Kingdom in the trip planner,...
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Europe's most astonishing country
We promised you in the last post a great new destination on Tripomatic where you could plan your trip to. A land with 37 World Heritage Sites and with 82 million tourists every year. Enjoy real joie de vivre in the world’s most visited country – France! The vibrant cities, diverse countryside, the castles of the Loire Valley, trendy Med coast and fantastic winter sports resorts in the French...
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Appealing Italy
Travelling doesn’t have to be necessary connected with big backpack, back pain, blisters and irritating insect. It can be a pretty relaxing and rewarding activity. Always depends on your destination. Our Tripomatic Team tries to focus on any type of traveller – history lovers, adrenalin junkies, backpackers, shopaholics, barflies and foodies. The two new destinations satisfy all tastes. We...
