Europe
Getting to Athens by Metro from the Athens Airport Getting to Athens by Metro from the Athens Airport was originally published in 2024 I found myself in Athens on a whim, actually. I was supposed to be headed to Beirut from Tirana via a layover in Athens when I received a message from Pia, the […]
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Visiting Nessebar, One of Bulgaria’s Oldest Cities Visiting Nessebar, One of Bulgaria’s Oldest Cities was originally published in 2024 Nessebar, a coastal city situated along a narrow peninsula along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast ended up being one of my favorite stops on my impromptu Bulgaria itinerary in October 2023. The town is recognized as
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Two Week Classic Italy Itinerary Updated February 2024, Two Week Classic Italy Itinerary was originally published in February 2021 Italy is a country that seems to bring travelers back again and again. And I think this two week Italy itinerary is a great introduction for first-timers, mixing in historical gems, famous sites, and beautiful landscapes
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Exploring the Best Wine Regions of Georgia Exploring the Best Wine Regions of Georgia was originally published in February 2024 In the heart of the Caucasus region sits Georgia, a small yet remarkable country that’s the perfect destination for those in search of an unforgettable cultural experience. The country is known for its delicious cuisine, breathtaking
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Armenia Travel Guide Updated February 2024, The Armenia Travel Guide was originally written in August 2018 Straddling Europe and Asia in the South Caucuses, Armenia is a real treat for those that venture into its borders. Without much thought and no planning, I hopped on a marshrutka in Tbilisi bound for Yerevan, not expecting Armenia to
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Visiting Pristina, Kosovo’s Capital City Visiting Pristina, Kosovo’s Capital City was originally published in 2024 Pristina, Europe’s newest capital city sits cradled in the heart of the Balkans, welcoming travelers with its rich tapestry of history, cafe culture, and eclectic architecture. I had always been curious about Kosovo and the greater Balkans region after spending
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Hiking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail Through the Accursed Mountains Hiking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail Through the Accursed Mountains was originally published in 2024 Looking to trek what may be one of the most beautiful alpine areas of Europe without the crowds that the more famous Dolomites or Swiss Alps attract? Meet
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A Two Day Tirana Itinerary + The Best Things to Do in Tirana A Two Day Tirana Itinerary + The Best Things to Do in Tirana was originally published in 2024 Tirana is hands down the most interesting European capital city (according to me at least). The city is vibrant and bustling, featuring an eclectic
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How to Get to Pankisi Valley from Telavi, Georgia Updated February 2024, How to Get to Pankisi Valley from Telavi, Georgia was originally published in July 2023 I had wondered if there was a marshrutka from Telavi to Pankisi Valley. Given the time I spent staring at a map of Georgia made it appear that you’d
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Trekking to Buni Jezerce, the Great Valley of Lakes Trekking to Buni Jezerce, the Great Valley of Lakes was originally published in April 2024 Known as Buni Jezerce in (Shqip) Albanian, the Great Valley of Lakes undoubtedly stands as one of the most breathtaking destinations in the Accursed Mountains. Making a great addition (or detour) to the
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