Itinerary: Prague in 4 days

May 5, 2019.Reading time 15 minutes.

One of the most historically preserved cities in Europe, Prague offers fascinating history, spellbinding architecture, charming and almost fairy-tale-like cobblestone streets, excellent food and beer, and much more. Not surprisingly, Prague makes the list as one of the most visited cities in Europe. Reports show that last year alone (2018) almost 8 million people chose […]

A romantic getaway in Paris | 3 days in the City of Love

March 18, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

“You belong to me and all Paris belongs to me and I belong to this notebook and this pencil.” – Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast Throughout the ages, Paris has always been associated with love and romance and numerous literary authors have chosen this marvelous city as their setting. Nowadays, it’s perceived as one of […]

How I fell in love with Paris… [city break tips] [updated]

February 11, 2018.Reading time 11 minutes.

Despite having seen a fair portion of Europe so far and even a couple of cities in France itself, my love affair with the City of lights only began in October 2017. And it was a love that consumed me, as it is safe to say that Paris has since been my favourite. I visited […]

A layover in Istanbul is always a good idea

July 26, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

When booking our flight from Belgrade to Tel Aviv, we had several possibilities regarding the length of the layover in Istanbul (for the same price). We opted for an 18-hour overnight stay, which provided us just enough time for a quick tour. Our hotel of choice was the 5* Elite World Europe Hotel near the […]

Cinque Terre: a hidden gem along the Italian Riviera

July 17, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Exactly three years ago, we chose the picturesque Cinque Terre for our summer vacation. The most famous part of the Ligurian Coast comprises five centuries-old small fishing villages (Cinque Terre translates to five lands) of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare. The wider area, known as Cinque Terre National Park (a UNESCO WHS […]

Azure Window, Malta

July 14, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Once a major tourist attraction in Malta, the Azure Window is now receiving one-star reviews on TripAdvisor. The Azure Window was a 28-metre-tall limestone natural arch, located in Dwejra Bay on the island of Gozo in Malta. Game of Thrones fans will also recognize it as a GoT landmark as it was featured in the […]

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