Articles by Lexi Caraman

Lexi Caraman

Meet Lexi, a proud member of the Kiwi.com digital taskforce in Romania. With a passport in one hand and a keyboard in the other, her mission is to turn your travel dreams into affordable reality.

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Azerbaijan: The Land of Fire You Haven't Seen on Your Feed Yet

Azerbaijan is an easy, affordable weekend trip from Europe: Baku's Old City, the Caspian boulevard, mud volcanoes and mountain villages, without the crowds.

13 MIN READ

Travel hacks

What Is a Transit Visa? How to Know if You Need One for Your Layover

What is a transit visa? It is a short-term permit to pass through a country, or just its airport, on the way somewhere else. It doesn't let you visit. Whether you need one depends on your passport, airside or landside transit and layover length. Run the 3-question check below before you find flights.

8 MIN READ

Budget Guides

Zurich On A Budget: How To Enjoy The World's Priciest City Without The Pricetag

Zurich is the most expensive city in the world, according to Numbeo's 2026 cost of living index, which leaves out rent; that makes it more relevant for visitors, since tourists don't sign leases.

11 MIN READ

Budget Guides

Best AI for Flights in 2026: 9 Tools That Search (and Book) Flights

The best AI tools for flights show you the latest ticket prices and let you book the fares you see.

12 MIN READ

Inspiration

Best weekend city breaks in Europe: 10 cities worth flying to

A weekend city break is the cheapest way to feel like you've been away: two days, one city, no annual leave burned. But which European cities actually repay a short trip? These ten do, and every one of them is short-haul from most of Europe, so you can fly out Friday evening and land back Sunday night.

15 MIN READ

Travel hacks

Find Cheap Seats This Week: Best Last-Minute Flight Websites for 2026

The best last-minute flight websites include Kiwi.com, Skyscanner, Google Flights, lastminute.com, momondo, and it’s also worth checking the main budget airlines. While your destination will be one of the biggest factors that affects the price of your spontaneous European holiday plans, how you search for flights matters just as much. Using nearby airports, combining routes with multiple airlines, and staying flexible with your destination are all common tactics that can help.

10 MIN READ

Budget Guides

The 6 Best Flight Search Engines for 2026

The best flight search engines for 2026 each do one thing well.

8 MIN READ