Backpacking Greece: Top experiences Hiking the Samaria Gorge, from the tops of Crete’s White Mountains to the sea Cliff-jumping and swimming at Firiplaka Beach on Milos Setting out by boat to hidden lagoons, remote beaches, or the Santorini volcano Indulging in one of Europe’s – and the world’s – best cuisines at a local taverna […]
Tag Archives: Europe
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Oct
Oct
Italy. The land of pizza, gelato, beautiful blue water, vineyards amid rolling hills, and so, so much history. You could travel for a lifetime in this incredible country and never get bored. The country has 55 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the most of any country in the world (tied with China). But if you […]
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Aug
Aug
On Tuesday, I turned 30. I celebrated my birthday on the road through Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. As I’ve been spending a lot of time on buses staring out the window at the East African savanna, I’ve been reflecting on my first 30 years of travel. So I put together this list of […]
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Apr
Apr
Are you looking for a short city break with culture, nightlife, great food and coffee, and plenty of things to do? Don’t feel like dodging hordes of tour groups with their obnoxious umbrellas and megaphone-wielding guides? Traveling on a budget? Then consider spending a weekend in Bucharest, Romania — one of the hottest cities in […]
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Apr
Apr
Painted monasteries are one of the highlights of traveling in Romania. They’re works of art coupled with historic religious institutions. Many of them are in beautiful, remote corners of the country where few tourists go — like the Bucovina monasteries near Suceava. Independent travel in Bucovina is challenging and adventurous. Many villages have no […]
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Apr
Apr
When you hear “Transylvania,” you probably think “vampires.” Known as the birthplace of Dracula, this region of Romania is famous worldwide for its castles and mystique. And there’s no better place to start exploring than Bran Castle — the real-life Dracula’s Castle. Bran is an easy side trip from Brasov, the cultural heart of Transylvania. […]
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Jan
Jan
Backpacking Iceland: Top Experiences Gazing at the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall on the Golden Circle Walking behind Seljalandsfoss Waterfall at sunrise Seeing the Northern Lights Checking out Reykjavik’s hip arts scene and Viking history Relaxing in the geothermal spa at the Blue Lagoon Jump to the list of posts from Iceland, or read on for my comprehensive Iceland travel […]
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Jan
Jan
Iceland is one of the most naturally beautiful and unique countries on the planet. The Land of Fire and Ice has breathtaking waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers, ice caves, geothermal vents, black sand beaches, adorable villages, and more. Better yet, you don’t need tons of vacation time to see the highlights. With widely available cheap flights from […]
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Jan
Jan
The Golden Circle is easily the most popular day trip in Iceland. And with good reason — the scenery is spectacular. You get a taste for everything the country has to offer, from volcanic landscapes to incredible waterfalls. And all the major Golden Circle stops are within 90 minutes of Reykjavik, making it a great […]
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Jan
Jan
The south coast of Iceland has some of the country’s best natural attractions. Towering cliffs and black-sand beaches. Epic waterfalls and glaciers. Cute small towns that have somehow managed to survive volcanic eruption after volcanic eruption. And of course, tons of Icelandic horses. In this post, I’ll cover the top things to see on an […]
