Romania – Wow! Back in early January of this year while researching for my travels around Eastern Europe, I soon became most excited about Romania. Of the dozen or more countries I researched, Romania looked like the most beautiful and exceptional of all. Photos I saw online of gorgeous Romanian mountains, historic towns, castles and …
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OMG- Timisoara, Romania!
OMG- Timisoara, Romania! Has anyone reading this ever heard of Timisoara, Romania? I’m willing to bet not. Though, who knows, maybe someone will surprise me… I know I’d never heard of Timisoara. Not even when I was researching in advance for my travels through Romania. Many beautiful-looking towns and cities came up during my research, …
11 Free Things to do in Krakow – Poland
11 Free Things to do in Krakow – Poland Krakow is one of Europe’s best preserved historic cities since it miraculously survived unscathed from WWII. As a result, Krakow’s stunning old town is filled with hundreds of gorgeous centuries-old buildings, spacious plazas, soaring stone churches and cobblestone streets. Quite happily for budget travelers, Krakow – …
Introduction to Krakow – Poland
Introduction to Krakow – Poland This September when I suddenly re-routed my travels up to Krakow, Poland in order to attend a recently-learned-about family reunion, I had no idea that I was about to visit one of Europe’s most magnificent historic cities, one of few that had miraculously survived WWII almost unscathed. Since I had …
Mobile Apps That Can Help You Find the Best Hotels in Malta
NOTE: This is an article from Ed Lansink, an expat Dutchman living in Malta, who has all the inside scoops on the small Mediterranean island nation. Thanks, Ed. Mobile Apps That Can Help You Find the Best Hotels in Malta There are many reasons why tourists around the world choose Malta as their go-to travel …
My First Impressions of Bulgaria
My First Impressions of Bulgaria My very first impression of Bulgaria when I crossed the border from Macedonia, was of trees. Lots and lots of trees. Everywhere. Forested hills, rows of trees between fields, trees lining the highways. Particularly compared to Macedonia and Kosovo, where I’d just spent three weeks, Bulgaria is a country filled …
NEWS: Big Change in my Travel Plans 2019!
Big Change in my Travel Plans 2019! It’s not often that I make a major change to my travel itinerary. That’s because I’m such a big planner. I actually love pre-researching for my upcoming year’s travels, making notes about all the places I want to see & all the things I want to experience, along …
4 Unforgettable Vacations to Put On Your Bucket List
4 Unforgettable Vacations to Put On Your Bucket List If you will define an unforgettable vacation, what do you think will it be like? What is in your bucket list of dream vacation spots? Well, in this quick guide, I have recommended 4 unforgettable vacations to put on your bucket list! We hope you will …
Introduction to Kosovo
Introduction to Kosovo The Republic of Kosovo is the youngest country in Europe. It gained its independence as a nation for the first time in 2008 after a tense & bitter war over the territory between Serbia and Albanians living in the region (more on that later). It must be noted that not all of …
Weekend Breaks: Exploring Venice
Weekend Breaks: Exploring Venice After the weekdays’ exhaustion from a busy schedule at work or other things, exploring Venice during the weekend is an excellent idea. Venice is located in north eastern Italy and has a total of 118 islands which are separated by canals. It has no roads and only relies on it’s canals, …