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Each Travel Guide in the blog is a source of inspiration and provides practical information about the destination in question. We try to include as many details as possible about the duration and costs of our trips to help you plan your own. We know it’s not always easy to squeeze travel planning in a 9-5 routine, so that’s what we’re here for! In our Travel Guides you can find pretty much everything you need to know. Must-see sights of special historic interest. Where to catch the most spectacular views or how to best enjoy nature. Recommendations on what and where to eat and drink. Best time to visit and top things to do. Suggested day trips. The list is endless.

Thorough as they may be, Travel Guides in the blog cannot be and are not exhaustive. Not all of us have the same expectations from our travels. However, they can be seen as useful tools to inspire you and help you plan your very own trips, according to your budget, your interests and the time you can spend in each destination.

This photo shows a spectacular view of Matera at dusk. The street lights create a nativity scene effect.
Italy

Why visit Matera, Italy’s ancient cave town

Do you believe in love at first sight? We do. Our love affair with Matera started the very second the existence of this ancient cave town in Southern Italy came to our knowledge. We don’t remember exactly when that was, but as soon as we googled Matera and hit the Images tab, we were hooked. We knew we had to visit Matera at the first opportunity. So, when we (finally) planned our long-awaited Puglia road trip, Matera (although not in Puglia) was the very first city we added to our two-week itinerary.

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View to Chora and Tourlitis Lighthouse from Paraporti Beach. 13 unique things to do in Andros Greece and full Andros Guide.
Greece

13 unique things to do in Andros Greece + Andros Guide

We’re pretty sure that the Greek Islands need no introduction. Especially the world-famous ones like Mykonos or Santorini. However, there are quite a few Greek Islands which have managed to keep a low profile and offer their visitors authentic and laid-back moments to remember for life. One of those hidden gems is Andros which happens to be one of our favourite islands and one that we know extremely well. That’s why we thought we’d help you plan the perfect Andros holidays by compiling a list of the best things to do in Andros Greece, an off the beaten path island just 2h away from Athens.

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11 amazing things to do in Sibiu Romania.
Romania

11 amazing things to do in Sibiu Romania

The region of Transylvania in Romania is becoming more and more popular lately. People from all over the world can’t wait to explore its stunning countryside, imposing castles and medieval towns. However, the majority of travellers make it as far as Brasov and, perhaps, Sighisoara, overlooking yet another gem that should be part of everyone’s itinerary: Sibiu. In this travel guide we will show you all the fantastic things to do in Sibiu, one of the most elegant and off the beaten path places to visit in Romania.

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Winter in Warsaw. Top things to do and Warsaw city guide.
Poland

Winter in Warsaw: Top things to do + Warsaw city guide

Although not full-time travellers, we do our best to achieve slow travel. Also, we are renowned for our love of spring and summer. So what were we thinking when we decided to plan a super short city break to Warsaw right in the heart of winter? Honestly, not much. We had recently won a couple of Ryanair tickets at a giveaway and travel dates had to be between 14 to 16 February. So we thought we’d give Warsaw a shot. Knowing that winter in Warsaw can be harsh though, we didn’t expect to see and do much. Oh boy, were we wrong! Our Warsaw city break proved to be one of our favourite short trips to date and we fell in love with the Polish capital the second we laid eyes on its magnificent skyline.

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What to do in Sighisoara Romania in 24 hours. Our one-day itinerary.
Romania

What to do in Sighisoara Romania in 24 hours

The medieval town of Sighisoara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for good reason. Enclosed by once strong defensive fortifications, Sighisoara Citadel is a celebration of colour and charm. The use of vehicles is restricted inside the Citadel so walking along its stony lanes feels like a time travel like no other. The medieval Old Town is very small yet full of hidden treasures. Read on and find out what to do in Sighisoara, this medieval gem of a town located right in the heart of the stunning Transylvania region.

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What to do in Brasov Romania in 2 days.
Romania

What to do in Brasov Romania in 2 days

Located at the very heart of Romania, Brasov is perhaps the country’s most well-known destination next to Bucharest. For good reason. Brasov is a beautiful picturesque city and admiring its charms is well worth a trip on its own. That said, Brasov also serves as an excellent base to explore the breathtaking Transylvania region. So, without further ado, read on and find out what to do in Brasov, one of the prettiest places to visit in Romania, in 2 days.

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This is a photo of Bansko Old Town. Top things to do in Bansko apart from skiing.
Bulgaria

Top 5 things to do in Bansko apart from skiing

It’s no secret that Bansko is Bulgaria’s most popular ski resort. Ski lovers from neighbouring Romania and Greece as well as the UK and elsewhere flock to the picturesque mountain town every winter. Yet regarding Bansko as a strictly winter destination is a huge mistake. There’s so much more in this quaint little town than its famous ski slopes and it is worth visiting all year round. You can find many articles about skiing in Bulgaria and Bansko ski in particular, so we’re not getting into this at all. Here’s our list of the top things to do in Bansko if skiing is not your thing or if you’re visiting outside ski season. Which you should, by the way. 

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This photo shows the view to Bulevardul Unirii from the Palace of the Parliament, one of the top things to do in Bucharest, Romania.
Romania

Top things to do in Bucharest: Our essential guide

As you may have noticed by now, our posts are primarily enthusiastic and positive. The main reason for this is because we always tend to focus on the good memories and forget about the bad ones. Another reason is that we are fond of cultural and natural diversity. We manage to find and appreciate beauty no matter how well it’s hidden. That’s why we have fallen in love with almost every destination we have visited. Bucharest is among the cities that didn’t manage to find its special place in our hearts, though. Sure, we have sweet memories from the time we spent there. But it somehow failed to make us want to go back again soon or to stay a little longer. So, “Why read on?” you may think. Because there are certain things to do in Bucharest that you cannot experience elsewhere. 

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Simos beach Elafonisos. Day trip from Monemvasia. Summer in Greece.
Greece

Elafonisos Greece: Vacation on a slice of heaven

When we think summer vacation in Greece, our minds drift to some small island in the Aegean Sea. One of those windswept rock formations with white-washed houses perched on steep cliff sides. The kind of island one needs to spend a minimum of 6 long hours on board a ferry before they can swim into its deep blue waters. This is why we were always skeptical about Elafonisos, the tiny island overlooking the southern tip of the Peloponnese. It ticked none of our boxes. Given its proximity to the mainland, we didn’t even know if it qualified as an island to begin with.

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This is a picture of a gondola ride in the grand canal, venice, italy. One of the top things to do in venice.
Italy

What to do in Venice: Our complete guide to La Serenissima

Few cities in the world are so immediately recognisable as Venice. Who hasn’t been enchanted by its beauty just by looking at pictures of the Grand Canal and the pastel-coloured palazzi lining it? Yet there is no shortage of stories from people who have been disappointed by the city. It’s expensive, it smells bad, it’s too crowded are the commonest complaints and they are not entirely ungrounded. Εspecially the latter. However, La Serenissima, as Venice is traditionally known, is a unique almost unbelievably beautiful city. A fairy-tale destination unlike any other. So, what to do in Venice to fully immerse yourselves in its magic? First and foremost, understand its peculiarities and get ready to have the time of your life in this masterpiece of a city.

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