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Pena Palace – a Must-See Day Trip from Lisbon
As if it were a page torn right out of a fairy tale, the Pena Palace and Park, is a fine example of 19th-century romanticism in Portugal. It is unlike anything I have…
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A Tour of Art Nouveau Architecture in Brussels
Are you a fan of architecture? If you are, then you have to add Brussels to your bucket list. Brussels is well-known for its Art Nouveau architecture, and some say, it is where…
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A Guide to Prague’s Historical Quarters: Staré Město
The heart of any European city is always the historic old town, and Staré Město is definitely that. Likely due to the fact that it has one of Europe’s most specular town squares…
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A Guide to Prague’s Historical Quarters: Hradčany
Prague was been known to have many nicknames – ‘city of a hundred spires’, ‘the magic city’, ‘the mother of cities’, ‘the city with 100 bell towers’, ‘the golden city’, the Old Town,…
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Évora – more than just a day trip!
Are you looking to visit one of Portugal’s most beautifully preserved medieval towns? Évora is an UNESCO World Heritage site due to its well-preserved old town center, still partially enclosed by medieval walls,…
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Exploring the Algarve Region in Portugal
Almost everyone goes to the Algarve Region for its beautiful golden beaches. You know the ones with the soaring cliffs, the turquoise waters, the sea caves and unusual rock formations. And why not,…
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Touring Tuscan Towns in the Siena Region
What do you picture in your mind when you think of Tuscany? Is it images of green rolling hills, towering cypress trees, curvy roadways, fortified farms, vineyards and sun-soaked hilltop towns? The quintessential…
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Let’s Go to the Alentejo Region in Portugal!
The Alentejo region stretches across two-thirds of central and southern Portugal between the Algarve and Lisboa regions. Its pastoral landscape includes endless olive trees, cork trees, vineyards, wheat fields, white-washed houses, roman ruins…
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Touring Tuscan Towns – Pienza
Are you traveling to Tuscany and wondering what wonderful towns you need to add to your must-see list? Well, I have a great option for you – Pienza! It is a small hilltop…
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The Fairy Tale Town of Český Krumlov
Yes, I must admit, I do love to seek out picturesque villages when in Europe. And, here is another one to share. This one is in the deep south of the Czech Republic.…
