Hidden gems, local secrets, off-the-beaten-path destinations, or whatever you choose to call them, here are 20 of my favorite non touristy places in Europe! Europe is very high on many people's travel wishlist. As it should be! Physically, it is quite small compared to other continents. You can fly from one side to the other …
From my personal experience, here is how to spend a weekend trip to Riga, Latvia in the middle of a bleak winter. On a whim, I booked a round-trip flight from London to Riga, the capital city of Latvia. I was on school holidays and had no plans. Photos of Riga intrigued me, though I …
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A list of the best places to visit in Romania, plus some extra Romania travel tips like how to get around and when to visit. Romania is honestly one of my favorite countries I’ve visited in Europe. It has some of the most beautiful scenery, including ancient castles and charming villages. The people are nice, …
As one of the most visited cities in Croatia, chances are Dubrovnik has a spot on your Eastern Europe travel itinerary. The hype is worth it. Dubrovnik is easily one of the best places to visit in Croatia. This famous walled city has a charming Old Town full of impressive architecture, historic sights, and modern …
The ultimate budget travel guide for Transylvania Romania. Transylvania sounds like a fictional place. Like Madagascar or Tasmania, it sounds like the name of a fairy-tale land from a book or a movie. Believe it or not, Transylvania is a real place that you can travel to! (As are Madagascar and Tasmania!) Transylvania is a …
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How to visit the breathtaking Bay of Kotor Montenegro on a budget! The little Balkan country of Montenegro is often overlooked by travelers. Its neighbors, Croatia and Greece, seem to get all the attention. So if you're backpacking through southeast Europe and looking for a gorgeous travel destination with few tourists, Montenegro is an amazing …
The beautiful city of Warsaw, Poland is the place that made me love traveling. In June 2014 I was lucky enough to visit Poland for the first time with my dad and his girlfriend, MJ. My dad's Polish friend, Marcin, had invited us to explore Warsaw and spend some time at his home in the …
Travel Hacks for Europe: The best packing and planning tips for a trip to Europe. It's no surprise that I love Europe. I will never pass up an opportunity to come back to this small yet diverse continent. And with every visit, I discover something new. I've been giving lots of travel tips to friends …
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Amazing experiences I had during my travels in Sofia, Bulgaria. Though I already wrote a straightforward list of fun things to do in Bulgaria’s capital city, I want to share another article highlighting my own unique, personal experiences in Sofia. The four days I spent there were truly magical, and here are some of the …
The best things to do in Sofia, Bulgaria for budget travelers. Sofia may not be at the top of many travelers' bucket lists, but it should be. As the second oldest capital city in Europe, Sofia has a rich history and a thriving sense of culture. As a relatively poor nation near the Balkans, Bulgaria is …