Where to Eat in Izmir

If I told you to visit a coastal Turkish city with incredible food that is also home to ancient ruins, you’d probably be on the first plane to Antalya. After all, it’s one of the top 10 most visited cities in the whole world, surely that’s where I’m telling you to go. There can’t be …

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Lake Bled: A Day Trip Itinerary

Lake Bled is the most famous destination in Slovenia and also the best. You can’t come to Slovenia without spending at least a day here. The iconic photo of the island church in the center of the lake is frequently used as a screensaver for TVs and computers. If you’ve seen the photos and wondered: …

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5 Days in Istanbul: The Ultimate Itinerary

Istanbul: where east and west collide. The crossroads of the world. It is a city packed with unparalleled history, life, and culture. A city with a mosque on every corner where no person can truly feel out of place. A city full of smiling faces, delicious food, and an addicting charm. You can spend 5 …

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A Day Trip to Évora from Lisbon

A day trip to Évora belongs on every traveler’s Portuguese itinerary. Évora is a charming town that lies at the center of the Alentejo region of Portugal. While small in stature (just ~50,000 residents) this town punches above its weight in historical significance. Located just 90 minutes from Lisbon by train, the whole town is …

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How to Take a Day Trip to Kranj

Nestled in the Slovenian alps, just a short trip from the capital Ljubljana, is Slovenia’s fourth largest city: Kranj. This “city”, which is more of a small town, is known for its well-preserved medieval old town. The charming municipality is often overlooked by visitors, but it makes for a fantastic day trip from Ljubljana. Keep …

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21 Foods & Drinks You Have to Try in Turkey

Turkey is undoubtedly on the short list of the greatest food countries. The variety and quality of their cuisine is tough to match, even for the most heralded cuisines around the world. You could try a new food every day of your trip and still not try them all. The sheer volume of traditional food …

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How to Spend 3 Days in Venice

Venice is a magical place. From the iconic waterways to the grandiose architecture, the city is filled with incredible beauty and history. Yet, to many across the world, Venice has gained a reputation for being overly crowded, touristy, and overrated. Those people didn’t experience Venice the right way. No doubt, there are a lot of …

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How to Spend 3 Days in Slovenia

Slovenia is one of the most underrated countries in all of Europe. It has everything you could want all bundled up in a relatively small package. The people here speak great English, prices are affordable for western tourists, the food is great, and the cities are clean and safe. There are towering mountains, jaw-dropping lakes, …

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10 Great Places to Visit in Vienna

Vienna: the gateway between western and eastern Europe. The charming capital city of Austria is home to nearly 2 million people, making it the fifth largest city in the European Union. This city is brimming with life, history, and culture. The former crown jewel of the Hapsburg Empire is now consistently regarded as one of …

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