Step into the enchanting streets of Europe, where medieval castles stand alongside modern marvels, and where the echoes of ancient
philosophers resonate in bustling city squares. Welcome to a continent where the past and present coexist in harmony, where every cobblestone street tells a story, and where the next chapter of your journey is waiting to unfold. Â As you explore the timeless wonders of Europe, you will be hypnotized by the contemporary sophistication and cultural kaleidoscope that defines this fascinating continent.
Many choose to explore the romanticized favorites like Paris, Barcelona and Rome. Â But you will not really understand Europe until you peek into some of the less featured cities like Dubrovnik, Valletta, Sardinia or Heraklion. Transcend beyond the ordinary and wander to ancient cities where the history is written in every stone building. Â Explore the fjords of Norway, sample the multitude of olives in Greece and view the timeless art of the Renaissance in Florence. Â I dare you to put away your maps and gps enabled gadgets and just get lost for an afternoon. Â It’s in those lost times that you will wander upon the real breathtaking beauty that is Europe.
You might be surprised to hear that the first 48 hours are the most important days of your entire trip. It starts with you landing exhausted in a place where you might not speak the language and are probably not familiar with the customs. Poor planning is the breeding grounds for pure frustration. This is […]
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I’ve heard people rave about the Algarve Region of Portugal for years. The sunshine, the beaches, the food all sounded so enticing. So after 4 visits to the other popular regions of the Portugal, I had to go see what the hype was all about. Here’s the honest, unfiltered truth about Portugal’s sunny southern coast
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Planning a wine trip to Europe usually brings two destinations to mind: France and Italy. For many wine lovers, wine tasting in Europe is the dream. Maybe you’ve pictured yourself in world’s most famous Tuscan vineyard, glass of Chianti in hand or perhaps wandering through Bordeaux on the grounds of a historic châteaux. Whatever the dream,
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Rolling hills, centuries old castles and charming villages create an unexpected backdrop to one of the most underrated wine regions in Europe….Welcome to the Germany’s wine region. If you’ve never associated Germany with wine, you are not alone. It is certainly not the poster child for wine. France, Italy and Spain have dominated the narrative
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The older I get, the more I HATE crowds. Especially on vacation. I know I am not the only one who deserves the privilege of a great vacation; but man do the crowds irritate me. I am the tourist looking at other tourist and questioning why they are there. Silly right? If you have grand
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When the summer travel itch starts to hit, most people start researching islands to soak up the sun. If you’ve exhausted the Caribbean and Hawaii just doesn’t seem interesting enough, then I’ve got the solution for you. Island hopping in Greece is a popular way to experience the best of the best in Greece. Greece
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It’s the holiday season. This year, I accepted an invitation to join a friend at the inaugural LA Christmas Market. My mind quickly flashed back to my time in Europe visiting the holiday markets in Germany and France. All the scents of roasting chestnuts surrounded me and I started to crave Glühwein (hot spiced wine
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Amsterdam never was on the top of my must visit cities list when I started traveling. Everything I heard about it just sounded “seedy”. Without any real information, I envisioned a city with sex workers everywhere and people sitting around smoking pot all day. In essence a city of sin. It’s easy to discount a
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If you’re planning a trip to London and want to experience the city’s pulse, look no further than Shoreditch. Never heard of it? Where have you been? Located in the heart of East London, Shoreditch has transformed from an industrial district into a cultural hub. Shoreditch’s popularity has soared in recent years, attracting artists and
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I’ve found Amsterdam’s culinary scene to be as vibrant as the city itself. There are so many cool neighborhoods like Jordaan and more that have plenty of trendy places to pop in for a treat. Of course locals know all of the best spots to dine in Amsterdam. So for my trip, I consulted with
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