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Top Things To Do in Budapest, Hungary

There are so many things to do in Budapest, yet some people choose to spend most of their time in Szechenyi Baths, the best thermal spa in the city. I'm one of them. For years, I've been thinking that winter was the best time to visit Budapest, to enjoy the outdoor...

Your Ultimate Guide To Lugano, Switzerland

Located in the Ticino region, Lugano, Switzerland, is one of the most peaceful and serene cities on Earth. At least this is what you'll be inclined to think at the first contact with this place. If you visit Lugano in winter, you'll be surprised to see palm trees and...

Why Bergamo, Italy, Is Worth More Than A Short Layover

Bergamo, Italy, is home to Orio al Serio, one of the two Milan airports. Known mainly because of being an important flight connection node in Europe, Bergamo deserves a proper visit. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Lombardy. Although chocked-full of...

The Last Supper Tickets – How To Choose the Best Milan Tour To See Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper Painting

Most cities in northern Italy are full of historical and cultural landmarks. Unfortunately, when you are on a very short trips such as a weekend city break or a long layover, choosing your activities is hard. This is what happened to me in Milan, when I wanted to see...

Day Trips from Athens that Will Make You Want To Return to Greece

After two days of exploring Athens with its Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill, Plaka, Syntagma, the Archeology Museum and the many ruins of ancient buildings, most people start wondering what would be the best day trips from Athens. If you are one of them, I have some...

A Detailed Travel Guide To Algarve, Portugal

Algarve, Portugal, is arguably the best beach vacation destination in Europe. If you leave aside Greece and the islands, there aren't too many places in Europe where you can enjoy a mild, warm climate even in the winter. While the Atlantic Ocean is too cold to be...

How to Visit Peles, the Most Amazing Castle in Sinaia, Romania

If I were to tell you that Peles Castle in Sinaia, Romania, is one of the first buildings to feature central heating and air conditioning in the world, wouldn't you want to visit it? Built between 1873 and 1914, Peles Castle is one of the best preserved and the most...

Things To Do in Athens, Greece, in Two Days

There are so many things to do in Athens, Greece, that you won't be able to cover everything in one day. Athens is a wealth of culture and civilization, a city full of vestiges, but also modern in an original way. As visiting the Acropolis is one of the main...

Montparnasse Tower – The Best View of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Montparnasse Tower is probably the most underrated panorama opportunity in Paris. Most first time Paris visitors flock toward Eiffel Tower or Montmartre, not realizing that they miss a great chance to see the City of Light from above without having to put up with the...

Jardin Majorelle Marrakech – Beautiful in Blue

Before getting to Marrakech this spring, I've never heard about Jardin Majorelle, blue Majorelle, or anything else related to the home of Yves Saint Laurent in the city of Marrakech. Now I'm happy I had the opportunity to see this wonderful place where nature meets...

Things To See in Istanbul that Will Make You Fall in Love – A 3-Day Itinerary

What if one told you that you only had 3 days in Istanbul? How would you do your planning to see as much as possible? Would you take several guided tours or you'd put together a list and visit everything in your own, self-guided tour through the city? Whatever your...

Best Walking Shoes for Travel

The best walking shoes for travel should be both classy and comfortable. You want to be able to walk for many hours in a row without feeling the tiredness and without getting the dreaded blisters that can ruin your trip. At the same time, the best walking shoes for...