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7 Reasons to Visit Costa Brava
“It is certain that other worlds exist; but as I have said many times before, these other worlds are within us, located on the surface of the earth.” Salvador Dali Like the artist himself, Costa Brava is a kind of surreal place. Sometimes wildly st…
Where to Eat and Drink on a Budget in Riga - 14 Tips
Riga is a city that is suitable for walking and brings together many striking architectural styles. As a result of being governed by Germany, Sweden, and Russia, this city is one of the rare places where you can quickly establish a genuine connection…
A Local Guide to Amsterdam
With my hosts in Amsterdam and 20 years of experience in the city, I have put together this local guide. I hope you find it helpful. Amsterdam. Photogenic, Instagram-friendly geometric canals, narrow-roofed houses squeezed together, city dwellers rid…
Best Things to Do in Feldkirch - Where to Eat, Play, and Relax
Feldkirch marks the westernmost point of Austria and is located on the border with Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This place, which has a well-preserved old town that has remained unchanged for centuries, is crowned with the magnificent Schattenberg …
Things to Do in Bregenz: Culture, Cake, and Lake Constance
Bregenz, located on the eastern shore of Lake Constance, is the third largest freshwater lake in Europe and borders Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. With its rich cultural program and impressive mix in its cuisine, Bregenz is the perfect starting p…
Best Things to Do in Görlitz: Where to Stay, What to Eat and Drink
Görlitz, with a difficult past, a complex present, and an uncertain future, is a city that will not be included in most travel itineraries for Germany. However, if you dig deeper, you will see that it is quite a rewarding city. Together with Meissen,…
Travel Planning Tools with iPhone and iPad - 9 Tips and Tricks
My iPhone is my favorite travel device. I feel quite lost without it. Whether it's taking photos and editing them on the go, listening to music or watching movies, checking emails, or even writing a blog or creating reminders for important tasks, my …
Things to Do in Chur - Where to Go, What to Eat, Where to Drink, and Where to Stay
After a few weeks of backpacking travel and interrail experience in June, I arrived in Chur, Switzerland's oldest city and the gateway to the Alps. Seen as a bridge between Germany and Italy, Chur is the starting point of the famous Bernina Express. …
Olomouc for Art and Architecture Enthusiasts: How to Spend a Day?
Baroque, a dazzling mix of art nouveau and modern architecture, with its ornamental fountains listed as UNESCO World Heritage and a thriving art scene, Olomouc, the ‘Little Prague’ of the Czech Republic, is one of the most interesting cities to visit…
Exploring Malta: Without a Smartphone and Guidebook
We couldn't find Claire's secret beach while walking along the sulfur yellow dirt road. For the last 15 minutes, we have walked only with a stray goat and swallows dancing above our heads. I take a sip of my water. It's late afternoon, but the April …
Where to Eat on a Budget in Gozo?
Just like in Malta, the local people in Gozo, Malta's sister island, enjoy their local dishes; whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a modest snack. There are an extraordinary range of places to eat and drink on the island, all offering great val…
My Perfect Walk in Leipzig: Karl Heine Street
While some prefer less traveled paths, I find myself returning to the well-trodden roads as I grow older. Every time I return to a place filled with good memories, even if the locations remain the same, my memories are always refreshed and renewed be…
Welcome to Baja California Sur: On the Edge of Civilization
´ ‘The color of the water changes below the Mexico border; it takes on a deep, ultramarine blue; a bleach blue, dense and seeming to penetrate the depths of the water; fishermen call it ‘tuna water’. Steinbeck. The Log from the Sea of Cortez In …
Daily Trips in Rome for Under 50 Euros
Italy's ancient capital Rome, considered the cradle of Western civilization, is located in the Lazio region, close to the center of Italy's boot-shaped peninsula. Although there is much to see and do in Rome, visitors sometimes overlook that it is an…
Things to Do in Odense - Places to See, Where to Eat and Drink
“Everything you see can turn into a fairy tale, and you can find a story in everything you touch.” Hans Christian Andersen Located just 75 minutes from Copenhagen, Odense is Denmark's third largest city, quite calm and idyllic with its narrow cobbl…