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Best Beaches in Kusadasi
Turkish resorts are well-known for their excellent services and laid back atmosphere. I've fallen in love with the Turkish way of welcoming tourists from my very fist trip to Türkiye, about 30 years ago. Among all beaches in Kusadasi, I still remember Ladies Beach and...
Unusual Things To Do in Bodrum
The most unusual things to do in Bodrum are the ones you won't find in any Turkey travel guides or in my other Turkey articles. Booking a beach holiday at in one of the five-star resorts around Bodrum isn't one of these one of a kind experiences, even though that's...
Samara Hotel Bodrum Review
Samara Hotel Bodrum was one of my most pleasant post-pandemic travel surprises. This five-star, private beach, ultra all inclusive hotel is an excellent choice for an amazing beach holiday in Turkey, or Türkiye. This is my honest review of Samara Hotel Bodrum. I've...
Lisbon Aquarium – Oceanario de Lisboa, Best Thing To See on a Rainy Day
What to do in Lisbon on a rainy day? I had this issue during my December trip to Lisbon. The initial solution was to go shopping. Fortunately, the commercial center was next to the Lisbon Aquarium. That's how I ended up visiting the Oceanarium of Lisbon, an impressive...
Palaces of Sintra, Portugal: A Perfect Day Trip from Lisbon
If Lisbon is on your bucket list, chances are you already know how the palaces of Sintra look. Pena Palace is surely a memorable one, with its vividly colored walls and fairy tale-like appearance. Even people who only have 4 days to spend in Lisbon set aside one day...
Basic Portuguese Phrases for Travel
Learning a few basic Portuguese phrases for travel can take you a long way when it comes to interacting with locals and making the most out of your Portugal trips. Even a simple obrigada or obrigado can put a smile on your interlocutor's face. That's "thank you" in...
Belem District, Lisbon: Torre de Bélem, Museums & Other Landmarks
Belém is part of Lisbon, Portugal. The fact that Belem district is not in the city center doesn't make it less beautiful. Besides, this westernmost neighborhood of Lisbon is extremely important from history standpoint. Belem played a significant role in the Age of...
Where To Stay in Lisbon: Best Areas & Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Lisbon? Central are and surrounding neighborhoods are best for first time visitors. Such neighborhoods include Rossio, Baixa, Chiado, Alfama, Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré. Families may want to choose the Oriente neighborhood of Lisbon, with its...
Is Booking.com Legit?
When it comes to booking hotels and apartments online, many people come across various aggregator websites such as booking.com, agoda.com and hotels.com. The biggest question is this: is booking.com legit? Can I safely book my accommodation with them and know I'm...
Santuario de Cristo Rei, the Jesus Statue in Lisbon, Portugal
Santuario de Cristo Rei is one of the most prominent monuments in Lisbon. Located in the Tagus Estuary, on the southern river banks, in Alameda, this Jesus Christ statue is the symbol of gratitude for the fact that Portugal has been spared of the dreadful consequences...
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