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Incredible 1-Year Around the World Trip Budget and Itinerary
Europe
2024 Travel Recap: The First Year of Full-Time Travel
In my 2023 travel recap post, I looked back fondly on what had been my most-traveled year yet. I also stated at the end of …
10+ Amazing Things to Do in Brasov Over 3 Days
Brasov is one of the most visited cities in Romania. It sits in Transylvania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Brasov is popular in the winter …
Bears, Bran and Bikes: 3 of Romania’s Best Day Trips
Whenever I am planning a longer trip to a new city, one of the key things I research is the worthwhile day trips from that …
Things to do in Bucharest – Romania’s Beautiful Capital
Bucharest is Romania’s capital and largest city. As one of the satellite states of the USSR, it has a complicated past. The former Soviet Union’s …
Why You Should Visit Hungary’s Wine Region ( Beautiful Eger)
If I were to ask you to think about European wine regions, what would come to mind first? Would it be Bordeaux, Tuscany, Rioja? What …
30+ Things to Do in Budapest, One of Europe’s Most Fascinating Capitals
Before I ever set foot in Budapest, everyone told me I was going to love it. My best friend – whose opinions on travel I …
A Love Letter to Paris…Or Why You Shouldn’t Take Travel Recommendations at Face Value
Right about now, people are descending on Paris for the 2024 Olympics. Athletes, attendees and just your everyday tourists are visiting the city, making their …
13+ Great Things to Do in Bratislava Over 2 Days
Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital, is often overshadowed by its neighbors, tourism powerhouses Vienna and Budapest. Usually, when I hear about someone visiting Bratislava, it’s talked about …
16+ Interesting Things To Do in Prague Over 3 Days
Prague is an absolutely breathtaking city in Central Europe. Its gothic architecture, red roofs, blue domes and countless spires sticking up all over the city …