Tbilisi is Georgia’s exciting, eccentric, and unforgettable capital city. Overlooking the banks of the Mtkvari River below the snowcapped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, Tbilisi has long been the crossroads of the Eastern and Western worlds. Although European in character and culture, stroll through Old Tbilisi, and you’ll be struck by the colorful Persian and […]
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London is one of the world’s greatest cities, but while the UK’s capital is teeming with amazing sights, local pubs, and quirky markets, it’s all too easy to fall into the tourist traps. Sure, you’ve got to check off iconic attractions like the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben, but once you’ve seen
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The most famous Turkish dishes might include the likes of doner and shish kebabs, but there’s so much more to traditional food in Turkey than these internationally-known staples. I’ve gorged on delightfully simple fish sandwiches (balik ekmek) on the banks of the Bosporus, I’ve eaten my way through the vast kavhalti (breakfast) spreads in the
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Edinburgh is a city rich in history. As you stroll down the Royal Mile, surrounded by historic shopfronts and medieval townhouses, you’ll hear the solemn sound of the pipers playing when you near the fortified gateway to Edinburgh Castle. Lose yourself in the maze of cobblestone streets, underpasses, overpasses, and passageways that form the Old
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From the high mountain peaks of the Brecon Beacons to dramatic coastal scenes on the Pembrokeshire Coast, Wales is a land that was made for hiking. Crisscrossed by a dense network of footpaths and national trails, the best walks in Wales combine spectacular outdoor scenery with a history stretching back millennia. Uncover old Roman roads
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Discover the bloody history and beautiful landscapes of the Welsh Marches by hiking Offa’s Dyke Path, one of the UK’s longest national hiking trails. Stretching for 177 miles along the border between England and Wales, this fascinating hiking trail is one for history and nature lovers alike. You’ll be following the rough route of Offa’s
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Stretching for a mammoth 630 miles through Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset, the South West Coast Path is one of the most epic walking trails in the UK. This is the longest “National Trail” in the country, and I can tell you from first-hand experience that it’s also one of the toughest. This is a
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Located on the western shores of Great Britain, Wales might be small, but this is a nation with proud Celtic roots that’s evolving into one of Europe’s best destinations. Wales, with its soaring highlands, long sandy beaches, and rugged coastline, is a land that’s steeped in natural beauty. The Welsh language and accent are soft
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Known for its street art, colorful wharf, and the infamous incident when locals threw the statue of a 17th-century slave trader into the harbor, Bristol, UK is a destination that never fails to surprise. Located in the heart of the West Country, this is where English traditions collide head-on with the UK’s modern multiculturalism, making
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How difficult can it be to plan a 2-week Germany itinerary? At first glance, putting together a 2-week vacation plan seems easy enough. You can start in Berlin, where the remnants of the Berlin Wall reveal stark truths about the nation’s divided history, where the Tempelhof Airport has become an unusual symbol of Berliner’s resourcefulness,
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