Nestled on the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, Budva entices travelers with its sandy-pebble beaches, ancient history, and vibrant nightlife. As the epicentre of the Budva Riviera, the seaport town treats visitors to lively bars, beach clubs, seafood restaurants, and medieval architecture. For decades, Budva has drawn celebrities to its shores for dreamy Adriatic […]
Albania is a misunderstood country with tons of misconceptions from the outside world. While many people think Albania is a backward, repressive, and chaotic country, that couldn’t be further from reality. Yes, Albania was a Communist nation for over four decades and isolated itself like modern-day North Korea. However, times have changed, and Albania is […]
The Balkans is a vastly underrated region of Europe that receives far fewer visitors than Western European nations. And the landlocked country of North Macedonia (formerly the Republic of Macedonia) sees fewer tourists than any other Balkan country. That’s a shame since this off-the-beaten-path destination boasts beautiful nature, fascinating history, and hospitable locals. Sandwiched between […]
After nearly a year of waiting, I’ve finally arrived in the Balkans. Enthralled by the region’s natural beauty, ancient & medieval history, and overlooked destinations, my Balkan tour officially begins. The first country I had the pleasure of visiting was Serbia, and this landlocked country was a bag of mysteries. It’s among the nations I […]
To say that Gibraltar is a unique place would be an understatement. How else would you describe a British exclave in the far southern reaches of the Spanish province of Andalusia, with a view of both Europe and Africa, settled by a singular melting pot of people, overlooked by a giant massif populated by monkeys. […]
Porto (Oporto in Portuguese) is a remarkable and extremely endearing city, blessed with a kind of mystical quality that remains long after one has left. The second largest city of Portugal, located in the northern part of the Lusitan nation, nestled along the estuary of the Douro river, flowing into the Atlantic. The city’s centre […]
In the last decade or so, Belgrade, the capital of Serbia has been steadily carving its space as the benchmark for partying in Eastern Europe. There is a reason why it is referred to as the “Berlin of the Balkans” as the city lives and breathes nightlife. There are international events and trendsetting locales for […]
Burano is one of the main islands of the Venetian lagoon, known throughout the world for its brightly coloured houses that confer a magical pastel like quality to the town. Together with Murano (famed for its intricate glasswork workshops) and Torcello (thought to be the first inhabited island of the lagoon) it is one of […]
Situated in the heart of the Occitanie department, only 10km from the Mediterranean coast, Montpellier is a dynamic and young city which is re-branding itself as a tourist hotspot. The city recently became the 7th largest in France with a metropolitan area counting 600.000 inhabitants (surpassing Strasbourg). The historic capital of Languedoc and contemporary capital […]
When thinking about Italy most people picture rolling hills adorned with olive groves and grapevines, secluded beaches, majestic alpine peaks, an overabundance of historical heritage, Lambrettas and Vespas and delicious, authentic food fresh out the market stall: All hallmarks of their enviable laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle. For most people the image is not of a sprawling […]
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