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Exploring the Best of Malta: A Three Day Itinerary
Though Malta is still relatively unknown to many North American travelers, the archipelago nation is quickly becoming a tourist favorite among Europeans. And there are many reasons for this: the beautiful landscapes, the sapphire waters, the unique rock formations, the heritage, the culture, the history. History is everywhere you look in Malta. It oozes from the towering cathedrals that dominate the country’s landscapes. It lies hidden away in the narrow streets and alleyways of the island’s postcard-perfect cities. And it is embedded in the complex fabric of Malta’s language, its architecture and its identity.…
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Visiting Volendam and Edam by Bicycle: A Day Trip from Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a vibrant, cosmopolitan and progressive city with a lot to offer—museums for art-lovers and history buffs, world-class cuisine for foodies, party-till-you-drop nightlife for young college students and a million pretty alleyways and canals for just about everyone else. Yet, while Amsterdam’s popularity is well-deserved, travelers who fail to venture farther afield are missing out on some of Europe’s most charming landscapes. Merely minutes from Amsterdam, the countryside is awash with lush green pastures, lopsided houses and quaint brick churches. These rural areas just outside the city limits, make for a perfect day trip from Amsterdam. …
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Two Day Copenhagen Itinerary: Highlights and Attractions
Consistently regarded as the happiest place on Earth, the tiny Nordic country of Denmark prides itself in its pleasant atmosphere, its high quality of life and its cosmopolitan vibe. The country’s capital, Copenhagen, is a city of storybook charm and cutting-edge cool. It is home to colorful neighborhoods, urban parks and a thriving nightlife. TWO DAYS IN COPENHAGEN Following a visit to Stockholm, I flew to Copehnagen and spend two days exploring Denmark’s pleasant world-class capital city. Copenhagen woo’ed me with its walkable streets, its beautiful architecture, and its…
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Two Days in Stockholm: Things to See and Do
The city of Stockholm is a picturesque jumble of narrow alleyways, cobblestone streets, colorful houses and world-class museums. It is a city that resonates with history, while embodying a modern and forward-looking persona. Spread out over fourteen islands and sandwiched between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, the ‘Beauty on Water’ has found a perfect balance between charming visitors with its urban delights and enticing outdoor enthusiasts with its wonderland of forests, lakes and rocky islands. TWO DAYS IN STOCKHOLM I visited Stockholm for TBEX—a conference that brings bloggers,…
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Spending One Day in Moscow on a Layover
In 2007, when I visited St Petersburg with my parents as part of a vacation to the Baltic region of Europe, I remember being struck by the city’s elaborate architecture and world-class art. My family and I spent nearly a week walking up and down St Petersburg’s bustling streets and cruising the city’s canals–taking in the sights of glimmering gold-domed churches, world-class museums and grandiose palaces Yet, after a visit to Russia’s cultural capital, I immediately realized that I had barely scratched the surface of what the world’s largest country had to offer. I longed to delve deeper into…
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Day Trip to the Cinque Terre
Set against the backdrop of the Italian Riviera’s dramatic coastline and overlooking the sapphire waters of the Ligurian Sea, the Cinque Terre have soared toward the top of Italy’s list of must-see attractions. The Cinque Terre are five idyllic fishing villages that fall within the boundaries of the Cinque Terre National Park. Thanks in large part to the proliferation of social media and travel blogs, the five heralded villages have become near-permanent fixtures on the Italian tourist trail. And for good reason. The area is stunningly beautiful. I remember visiting the Cinque…
