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Vilnius Weekend Trip: Fun 36 Hour Vilnius Travel Guide

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Vilnius, Lithuania’s lively capital city, is a haven for history buffs, art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Steeped in history, Vilnius has a charming medieval old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, alongside a youthful energy and contemporary art scene. Whether you’re a passionate foodie or a museum enthusiast, Vilnius offers something for […]

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Belarus Visa Free: Brest – Grodno 6 Day Best Itinerary

Belarus visa free

Belarus is known for its beautiful natural landscapes – lush forests and sparkling lakes, earning it the nickname “the lungs of Europe.” But beyond its natural beauty, this country offers a unique blend of history and culture. You’ll find wide, modern avenues next to charming cobblestone streets. This country is well known for it’s grand […]

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Moldova Travel Guide: 5 Great Days

Moldova Travel Guide, budget travel

Moldova is a country that most likely you have not heard of.  However, once you realize all that this tiny nation has to offer, we hope that your interest will be sufficiently peaked to find out more! This country is a hidden gem tucked between Romania and Ukraine. It offers an interesting blend of historical […]

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Latvia Itinerary- 4 to 6 Days of Amazing Castles & Nature

All Latvia itinerary needs Old Town Riga

Latvia is a lovely country sandwiched between Estonia and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea.  Soon after the fall of the Soviet Union, Latvia gained it’s independence and in 2004 it  joined the EU and NATO.  Subsequently, Latvia has been flourishing ever since! So, let’s talk about the interesting history of Latvia.  This area was first […]

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Lithuania Travel Guide

Vilnius Lithuania

This LIthuania Travel Guide shares all the hidden gems in Lithuania.  And there is so much to see and do here!  But first a little background – This small nation is one of the three Baltic countries that gained it’s independence during the fall of the Soviet Union.  The other 2 are Estonia (the smallest of […]

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Best Estonia Itinerary 3 Weeks

Estonia vacation planning

Today it is impossible to think that Estonia was once a part of the USSR.  Because now, Estonia is one of the most developed nations in the world.  In addition it is the most advanced digital society.  The tiny nation is packed with a unique blend of culture, history and natural beauty that makes Estonia […]

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15 Best things to See and Do in Iceland

best things to see and do in Iceland

To me, the mere mention of Iceland has always evoked images of the raw and powerful beauty of nature. Yet, my imagination was not as breathtaking as what we witnessed.  Although the island is quite small, there are so many best things to see and do in Iceland. Subsequently, we were able to distill our […]

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How to Help Ukraine

Kyiv, Ukraine

My heart is broken.  What is happening in Kyiv and Ukraine overall is unimaginable.  All I can think of is, how to help Ukraine.  How we can help Ukraine?  This is a country that has been under attack since 2014 and shamefully we and the rest of the world have done very little but turn […]

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Vegan Restaurants in Sofia Bulgaria

Vegan restaurants in Sofia, Sofia vegan food

Throughout our week in Sofia we discovered many good  vegan restaurants.  And some that were not that great. Surprisingly there were a few to choose from.  Here is our Sofia Vegan Guide to the best Vegan restaurants in Sofia: Soul Kitchen Soul Kitchen is a vegan high end restaurant.  If you want to splurge a […]

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Plovdiv Bulgaria Full Itinerary

Plovdiv itinerary

Originally Plovdiv was thought to be the oldest city in Europe.  It’s history is now under question due to new archaeological developments.  However, it is believed to have been settled for 6,000 years.  And continuously inhabited since that time.  This makes Plovdiv a treasure trove for antiquity lovers and a must visit on any Bulgaria […]

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