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7 Day Trips from Dublin for Leisure & Fun (+ a Glimpse into the History of Ireland)

There's nothing better than living in a cool city surrounded by beautiful and interesting places. You can enjoy the dynamic urban lifestyle, yet take a break from it whenever you feel the need for peace and silence. Unfortunately, there aren't too many day trip...

5 Must-See Chania Beaches (Your Handy Beach Guide To Chania, Crete)

The most popular tourist destinations are famous for something. Meteora, in Greece, for instance, is well-known for its monasteries built on top of huge rocks. Egypt is famous for the Giza pyramids and the Valley of the Kings. But what makes Chania beaches, or any...

From Killarney to Kenmare, Are We on a Fairy Path?

Few places have impressed me as much as Ireland's Killarney, with its breathtaking landscapes and welcoming people. While in Killarney Ireland, you can't be anywhere else than in the now. Hostage to green pastures, misty mountains and clear waters, your mind can't...

One Day Trip from Bucharest: the Bison Reserve in Vama Buzaului, Mud and Waterfalls

If you ever decide to visit Romania, chances are you're going to land to Bucharest, as this is where most flights arrive. While the city is cool, with a vibrant nightlife and with enough places to relax, have a drink or enjoy a delicious meal, some travelers will want...

Larnaka, Cyprus – Beaches, Cats, a Bit of History and a Lot of Food

You don't need to travel to be happy. Some people are actually happier when they don't. If you're like me, you start your days with imaginary travels by opening your favorite flight search engine and by typing in different destinations. When you find a flight to a...

What a Mud Volcano Can Do for Your Travel Photos

How would you like to take photos of you on another planet? We may have to wait a little until space travel becomes mainstream, but I've managed to take some surreal photos in a place I'm going to reveal in a moment. There is this unusual area in Romania, at Berca,...

How to Plan Your Next Romantic Getaway in Italy

There's a reason Italy is such a popular destination for honeymoons. Of course, everyone knows that the food is incredible and that it's rich with history and full of culture. But after arguably the most romantic day of their life, it's no surprise newlyweds would...

On Florida Holidays, the Disneyland Crowd Calendar and Some Fun Facts

It’s not a secret that I want my travel diary to be visited by as many people as possible. I’m thankful to all my friends who read it, but I don’t rely solely on this kind of traffic. I want my travel articles to be found by people using search engines to plan their...

Szechenyi Bath, the Best Thermal Spa in Budapest?

In my many road trips to Vienna, I never passed Budapest without a sigh. I had been hearing so many good things about this city, that visiting it became one of my biggest wishes. Unfortunately, I had to travel for business, so whether I wanted to visit Prague or...

6 Best Day Trips from Milan

Of course you can shop until you drop. Milano is the perfect destination in Lombardy, northern Italy, for this. There are clothes, shoes and bags for all budgets and tastes. There are hundreds of cathedrals, ruins, monuments and museums. You can spend a full week in...

From Emotion to Meaning and Return. A Cultural Trip Through Oltenia

The growling of what sounded like a bear made me stop and listen carefully for a few seconds. I looked around me. The forest was young, there wasn't any chance a tree would have been able to withstand my weight. My next thought was that bears can climb trees and I...

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 catalyst for forgetting. For a moment, I had no past. I was only eyes and skin, kissed by wind and sun together. I even...