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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...
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,...
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...
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...
Ciucas Mountains, Romania
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....
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Sunset Flight Over the Black Sea
Well, you can’t actually see the sun setting down into the water because the sea faces East, sorry!
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5 Must-See Chania Beaches (Your 2018 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...
Have You Ever Seen an Icicle Bigger Than This?
Mother of the Chocolate Bunny
Jumping Insect – Grasshopper Just Before the Big Leap
How to Feed 100 Hungry Seagulls: One at a Time
Just Another Yellow Butterfly
Sunset at Olympic Beach, Greece
What Do James Bond, Assasin’s Creed and The Otoman Empire Have in Common?
Istanbul is such a great place to visit! Located at the confluence of two continents, it offers the best of both worlds in terms of culture and civilization. While in Istanbul, make time to visit a few of the museums in the central area such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi,...
Marble Fountain at Topkapi Palace – Istanbul, Turkey
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
Hagia Sophia is a beautiful but sad museum. It went through a series of transformations which you can read about in David Lansing’s article about the history of Hagia Sophia.
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...
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...
5 Must-See Chania Beaches (Your 2018 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...
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...
6 Best Day Trips from Milan
Of course you can shop until you drop. Milano is the perfect destination 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 Milan and still not have...
Jumping Insect – Grasshopper Just Before the Big Leap
How to Feed 100 Hungry Seagulls: One at a Time