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Art on Cows in Brussels
In my weekend getaway to Brussels, I witnessed an unusual art exhibition: Art on Cows. The happy cows were spread across the entire city, with a bigger concentration in the Atomium area. I took several photos, because I thought the idea was cool. It seems many people...
Hiking in Romania: Poiana Pelegii – Bucura Lake Trail in Retezat National Park
This article opens the series "Hiking in Romania", written for all of you who don't live in Romania and fear hiking in unfamiliar territories, yet are tempted to give it a try. If you plan to travel to Romania between June and October, allow yourself a few days to...
Istiklal Street – The Busiest Street in Istanbul
Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour? ? Flexible daily itineraries: Day 1 - Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, German Fountain, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar. Day 2 - Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry, Dolmabahce...
Visit Brussels, Belgium, on a City Break: The Atomium & More
For many years, I was one of the best students in my class. I knew everything about everything, I had the best answers to my teachers’ questions, I felt like the “star of the showâ€. Well, there were two exceptions: history and geography. I couldn’t see how...
Your Guide to Corfu Beaches, Ferries & more
Corfu was the first Greek island I’ve visited, long before I had the chance to splurge on sun and fun on the beautiful beaches of Chania, Crete. This was happening in the summer of 2002. I returned in September 2018, I spent some time on two lovely Corfu beaches,...
Pera, Portugal – Beautiful Beaches & Scenic Natural Reserve
Pera is one of the quiet villages in Algarve, Portugal, where time unfolds at a slower pace, allowing you to enjoy life, relax, and forget about the mundane. Pera was my home for a few months. During this time I had the opportunity to learn more about Portugal's...
Searching for Dracula: Bucharest to Bran and Return
The Communist Heritage Itinerary 3-day self-guided Bucharest itinerary created by locals Walk the streets where history was written during the December 1989 Revolution Visit The House of the Parliament and Ceausescu's Mansion Expert-curated route combining walking and...
An Easy To Visit Cave in Romania: Pestera Muierii
How would you like to live in a cave? As I'm writing this, the temperature outside is 37 degrees Celsius. Hot as hell (or almost). If you asked me, I'd be happy to live in a cave right now. Or at least to visit one, like Pestera Muierii described below. This cave is...
Meteora Monasteries by Sunset: One of the Best Experiences in Greece in 2026
Majestic Meteora Monasteries Sunset Tour -> See all six of the monasteries of this UNESCO World Heritage site & visit inside 1 or 2 -> Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on a small-group tour -> Round-trip door-to-door transfers from Kalabaka...
Kayakoy Ghost Town. When Going Home Means Leaving Your Village
The Kayakoy ghost town is one of the saddest places in Turkey, and maybe in the whole world. This ghost town in Turkey is the result of a post-war population exchange agreement between Greece and Turkey. Where Is the Abandoned Village of Kayakoy? Kayakoy, the ghost...