Aedan AdriftVenice 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 …
Read moreMilan is known for being the fashion and financial capital of Italy, but there’s a lot more to this city than stock markets and high-end shopping. While it is often overlooked by tourists for its more famous neighbors like Rome and Florence and even criticized for being a boring place to visit, it is a …
Read moreEntrenched along the Tagus River lies the city of Lisbon, Europe’s westernmost capital. It has a rich and diverse history and is believed to be the second oldest European capital behind Athens. Over the course of its history the city changed hands between Muslim and Christian rulers several times which has resulted in a stunning …
Read moreSlovenia 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, …
Read moreIt’s been a couple years since I visited Lisbon, yet I regularly find myself reminiscing about all the Pastéis de Nata I ate while I was there. These delicious egg custard tarts are a Portuguese specialty and even though you can occasionally find them in the states, they simply can’t compare to the real thing. …
Read moreVienna: 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 …
Read moreSintra is without a doubt one of the most magical places on Earth. It feels like stepping back in time into a fairytale world filled with stunning homes, a colorful castle, and ornate palaces. This was once the community of Portugal’s elite, where the wealthiest residents of Lisbon set up their summer homes to be …
Read moreIstanbul: 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 …
Read moreTurkey 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 …
Read moreWhen you think of Lisbon what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it the sunshine? The architecture? Cristiano Ronaldo? If you’re like me and you love trying food in different places then you should add seafood, barbecue, and pastries to that list. This is a fantastic foodie city and while there’s too …
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