Hidden gems, local secrets, off-the-beaten-path destinations, or whatever you choose to call them, here are 20 of my favorite non-touristy places in Europe! Europe is very high on many people's travel wishlist. As it should be! Physically, it is quite small compared to other continents. You can fly from one side to the other in …
The ultimate budget travel guide for Transylvania Romania. Transylvania sounds like a fictional place. Like Madagascar or Tasmania, it sounds like the name of a fairy-tale land from a book or a movie. Believe it or not, Transylvania is a real place that you can travel to! (As are Madagascar and Tasmania!) Transylvania is a …
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How to visit the breathtaking Bay of Kotor Montenegro on a budget! The little Balkan country of Montenegro is often overlooked by travelers. Its neighbors, Croatia and Greece, seem to get all the attention. So if you're backpacking through southeast Europe and looking for a gorgeous travel destination with few tourists, Montenegro is an amazing …
The beautiful city of Warsaw, Poland is the place that made me love traveling. In June 2014 I was lucky enough to visit Poland for the first time with my dad and his girlfriend, MJ. My dad's Polish friend, Marcin, had invited us to explore Warsaw and spend some time at his home in the …
Travel Hacks for Europe: The best packing and planning tips for a trip to Europe. It's no surprise that I love Europe. I will never pass up an opportunity to come back to this small yet diverse continent. And with every visit, I discover something new. I've been giving lots of travel tips to friends …
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Amazing experiences I had during my travels in Sofia, Bulgaria. Though I already wrote a straightforward list of fun things to do in Bulgaria’s capital city, I want to share another article highlighting my own unique, personal experiences in Sofia. The four days I spent there were truly magical, and here are some of the …
The best things to do in Sofia, Bulgaria for budget travelers. Sofia may not be at the top of many travelers' bucket lists, but it should be. As the second oldest capital city in Europe, Sofia has a rich history and a thriving sense of culture. As a relatively poor nation near the Balkans, Bulgaria is …
My experience in the charming town of Sibiu, Romania. The best love is unexpected love. When something new just appears out of nowhere and snatches up your heart, there is simply no greater joy. That is why I love traveling to unexpected destinations. Popular tourist cities are so well-known that however stunning they may be, …
Hidden gems of Europe: 8 underrated European cities that offer authentic, intimate travel experiences. Travelers flock to Europe because there are so many beautiful cities. And they're all so close to each other! Paris, Rome, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Barcelona, are all incredible and famous places in Europe. These cities attract tourists from all over the …
While traveling in Eastern Europe, here are the best places to visit in Croatia. Lokrum Island, Croatia As a relatively small nation in southeast Europe, Croatia is often overshadowed by more well known Mediterranean destinations like Italy or Greece. But the breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural history of this country has started to attract more …