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Nepal: Everest Base Camp Trek

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Portugal: Algarve, Lisbon, Sintra

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Italy: Rome, Milan, Bergamo, Como

Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus – How To Find This Roman Battle Scene and Why Visit?

The Ludovisi Battle sarcophagus can be found in Rome in Palazzo Altemps, which is part of Museo National Romano (The National Museum of Rome). Named...

Where to See Caravaggio in Rome: Famous Paintings in Churches

The three churches where you can find paintings by Caravaggio in Rome are Sant' Agostino, San Luigi dei Francesi and Santa Maria Di Popolo. Find out...

Where to Stay in Rome: A Guide to Neighborhoods and Accommodations

If you've ever visited the charming capital city of Italy before, you probably know by now that seeing the best of Rome involves a lot of walking....

A Scenic Northern Italy Itinerary with a Swiss Twist (Four Lakes, Five Towns, Two Countries)

My trips took me to Northern Italy more than once, sometimes for business, other times for leisure. I fell in love with the lakes at first sight, so...

The Roman Baths of Caracalla – Location, Tickets & Reasons To Visit

Baths of Caracalla are the best preserved public bath complexes of ancient Rome. The construction of Baths of Caracalla, then known as Antonine...

Baths of Diocletian in Rome – Finest Ancient Roman Architecture

Built by Emperor Diocletian in 305 AD, on the Viminal Hill, the Baths of Diocletian were the biggest thermal complex in the Ancient Rome, meant to...

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Romania

No Rhododendrons on the Ciucas Mountain

I was much too tired to remember why I went up there in the first place. The wind through my hair and through my wet clothes was fabulous, a true...

Wines of Romania: Bringing People Together

Wines of Romania are just like wines of every other place. If you were to experience the best wine country vacations around the world, you'd see...

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Danube Delta – Water, Willows & the Secret Ingredient That Makes Good Fish Soup

What do you do when life takes you by surprise? Do you open yourself and embrace the challenge? Do you shy away and rather stick to the familiar?...

Black Sea Beaches & Resorts in Romania, from Navodari to Vama Veche

Out of all countries neighboring the Black Sea, Romania and Bulgaria are probably the most popular beach destinations. Unfortunately, the season on...

Hiking in Romania: Padis – Cetatile Ponorului, Apuseni Mountains

I told you in the previous post in the Hiking in Romania series that the harder a place is to reach, the cleaner and the more exciting it is....

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Greece (Hellas)

Sunset at Olympic Beach, Greece

Travel Photo of the Day: Nei Pori, Greece

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....

Meteora Sunset – One of the Best Experiences in Greece

If you haven't experienced a Meteora sunset, you need to plan it as soon as possible. Watching the setting of the sun on the giant rocks of Meteora...

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