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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...

Sagres Portugal, the Westernmost Edge of Algarve

If you are a party animal, you won't like Sagres Portugal, as it has nothing to do with the lively nightlife of other resorts in the Algarve. If, on the contrary, what you want from an Algarve vacation is to relax and to enjoy nature at its best, Sagres Portugal will...

The Saadian Tombs in the Kasbah of Marrakech

As weird as it may seem, I enjoy visiting graveyards. While planning my trip and researching the best things to see in Marrakech, I came across the Saadian Tombs. The next move was to add this landmark to my bucket list. It was one of my best decisions in regard to...

10 Cool Things To Do in Marrakech (+ Some Myths Busted)

Many people think about Marrakech holidays with desert tours and Berber adventures in mind. I went there with the same thought that I'd be able to take photos of impressive sand dunes, starry skies and camel caravans. Such things aren't possible when you have only one...

Les Passages Couverts – How To See the Best of Paris in One Day

Les Passages Couverts Paris - these magic words will offer you a delightful self-guided tour of Paris. The covered passages of Paris are nothing else but the shopping malls and galleries of the 18th century, created by the rich people to make shopping more convenient....

Unusual Things To Do in Paris that Will Make You Book a Flight Right Now

You may wonder what are some unusual things to do in Paris, the lovely capital city of France. The answer depends on your own definition of unusual. I'll show you my list of unusual things to do in Paris as I've experienced them. If they are routine to you, feel free...

One Day in Milan – A Self Guided Milan Walking Tour to Remember

Milan is one of the must-see places in Italy. Although famous for being The European Capital of Fashion, Milan boasts a few tourist attractions worth seeing. Besides, there are some cool day trips you can take from Milan, so you can make it your base camp for one...

Paris Versailles, a Full Day Trip to the Gardens of Heaven

Paris Versailles is one of those trips you must take at least once in a lifetime. You don't need to take a full Versailles tour to enjoy a lovely afternoon. The gardens of the castle are charming, relaxing, and full of impressive statues and water fountains. I went...

Best 10 Things To Do in Killarney (+ Some More Things To Do Around It)

On my first day in Ireland, I've been on a trip from Killarney to Kenmare. Although I had my share of trips to gorgeous places, I've been fascinated with Killarney, this tiny town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. Should I have known that was such a lovely place,...