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Exploring Portugal: South Coast Itinerary

Portugal, a sunny southern country on the Atlantic ocean, is currently on a bucket list of many tourists. We decided to look closely at this gem and talked to Paola and Sergio, an Italian couple of seasoned travelers who has recently visited Portugal.

A 3-Day Escape from Paris

For those who want to escape Paris for 3 days, we suggest a route that includes visiting some of the most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley, Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel, swimming in the sea, night driving, sunsets and sleeping in a tent under the stars.

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Roman Secret Places

Rome offers much more than the standard Colosseum, Saint Peter’s Basilica, and the Vatican Museums. Today we are sharing a list of secret Roman places that don’t appear on the classical tourist guides but are absolutely worth checking out if you want to feel the charm of many-faced Rome.

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Western Balkans: from Slovenia to Greece

The Western Balkans is a region on the Balkan Peninsula facing the Adriatic Sea. Here is a story of Mark, a big fan of the this region, who undertook a 3-week long trip across the Balkans for his honeymoon, and visited 7 countries on the way.

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Hiking Adventures

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Three things to see in Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland

Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland nature park lies on the border between Germany and Czechia, a short distance from Dresden and Prague. The common feature of this park on both sides of the border are magnificent sandstones on the banks of Elbe river. These breathtaking rock formations have inspired numerous artists and poets over the centuries, and now they are waiting for you! So how do you get to this park and what do you see there?

Hiking West Highland Way Scotland

Hiking West Highland Way in Scotland

Scotland is famous for its lush and tranquil nature, and one of the best ways to explore it is on foot! Today we welcome Josef, who has been to Scotland this spring and has agreed tell us how to undertake a hike of West Highland Way. With about 80,000 people using the path every year, it is one of the most famous trails in the world crossing Scotland from South to North.

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Climbing Mount Triglav: a Hiking Experience

There is a saying that every true Slovenian must at least once in their life stand on top of the Triglav mountain. For everybody else in the world, this climb is totally optional, but it’s so beautiful that you still should make it if you can! Our editor Kate climbed the highest mountain in Slovenia and now tells you about her experience.

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How to Prepare for a Hike

Some of the most breathtaking places on Earth are best explored on foot, just because there are no roads, only hiking paths. However, if you’ve never been hiking before, spending several days in the wild can be scary. Our editor Kate has spent a lot of her younger days in nature and will now give you tips on how to get ready for a hike.

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Ready Itineraries

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Climbing Mount Triglav: a Hiking Experience

There is a saying that every true Slovenian must at least once in their life stand on top of the Triglav mountain. For everybody else in the world, this climb is totally optional, but it’s so beautiful that you still should make it if you can! Our editor Kate climbed the highest mountain in Slovenia and now tells you about her experience.

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Istanbul in 3 Days

With a more than 2000-year-long history and a wild mix of cultures, Istanbul is absolutely unique, but also a bit daunting. 3 days is not enough to explore this bustling city in detail, but it’s enough to get a decent overview of what Istanbul has to offer. Our editors visited the jewel of Bosphorus at the beginning of April and are ready to guide you through its crowded streets!

portugal

Exploring Portugal: South Coast Itinerary

Portugal, a sunny southern country on the Atlantic ocean, is currently on a bucket list of many tourists. We decided to look closely at this gem and talked to Paola and Sergio, an Italian couple of seasoned travelers who has recently visited Portugal.

Trans-Siberian Railway

Riding the Trans-Siberian Railway

Exploring Russia on a Trans Siberian Railway is on a bucket list of a lot of people. However, it’s a big undertaking, and it’s not all that clear how to prepare such a trip. Luckily, you can always use other travelers’ experience to guide you! Today we interview Sergey, who has gone on a Trans-Siberian trip this September.

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