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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...
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...
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,...
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. The same applies to Prague, which is also pretty close to Vienna. Unfortunately, I had to...
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...
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 that you can find great wines just about everywhere, provided that the climate allows for the vineyards to grow. Romanian...
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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? How do you draw the line between adventure and insane risk? If you wonder how all these relate to the Danube Delta in...
Black Sea, Romania – Dog Chasing Seagulls on the Beach
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Sunset at Olympic Beach, Greece
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 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 The Last...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
7 Day Trips from Dublin that Will Leave You in Awe
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...
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...