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What To Do In Helsinki: An Itinerary For Finland’s Capital City In Winter
“In WINTER?!?!” I’m pretty sure that was the reaction of 97% of people when I mentioned that my next destination was Helsinki, Finland. In the middle of February. You might…
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How To Spend A Day Or Two In Naxos Chora (Naxos Town)
The first time I saw a photo of Naxos Chora, I was captivated by the cluster of whitewashed buildings piled atop a hill at the end of a narrow path,…
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Santorini Beyond Oia: A Roadtrip Exploring The Island
Located in the Cyclades, a group of about 220 islands southeast of mainland Greece, Santorini is the most-visited island in Greece, and certainly lives up to the visions of white-washed…
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10+ Hidden Gems On Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula
Once upon a time, the Dingle Peninsula was—in and of itself—a hidden gem. On my first trip to Ireland in 2011 it was still quite unknown for tourists, always overshadowed…
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24 Hours On Wild & Beautiful Inis Mor, In Ireland’s Aran Islands
The tiny, historic island of Inis Mor is a place of rugged beauty and stark simplicity, and often a study in contrasts. Home to a magnificent Iron Age fort perched…
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A Super Detailed Long Weekend Travel Guide For Porto, Portugal
Boasting vibrantly-colored tiles, steep cobbled streets, Gothic spires, soaring steel bridges, and enough delicious port wine to float a battleship. Porto is the epitome of a charming European welcome. Portugal…
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Experiencing A Slice of Portuguese Life: Market Day In Amarante, Portugal
When people visit northern Portugal, they often spend time in Porto, and out in the Douro Valley. But few tend to stop and explore along the way, which is a…
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Istanbul For First-Timers: Planning Guide & 3-Day Istanbul Itinerary
Ohhh, Istanbul…what a complex, vibrant, delicious, fascinating place you are! The first time I visited I was instantly captivated by the east-meets-west history, the friendly people, bright colors, and amazing…
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A Road Trip Exploring California’s Sonoma Coast Area
There’s no question that northern California leaves you spoiled for choice with its stunning stretches of coastline. And it’s not like the Sonoma Coast is “under the radar” or anything,…