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How much does a trip to Paris really cost?

When I first started calculating how much a trip to Paris would cost, it seemed to me that the most expensive thing here was Paris itself.…

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A trip to Bulgaria that didn't go according to plan at all

I went to the city of Nessebar with the feeling of a person who has finally decided to arrange a normal vacation without adventures,…

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Cappadocia in two days: what's worth seeing

Cappadocia is usually represented by one picture: dawn and dozens of balloons over the valley. But if you come just for her, you can skip…

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Как одна случайная остановка в Норвегии изменила мое путешествие

Я ехал по Норвегии уже несколько часов и честно мечтал только об одном – скорее добраться до гостевого дома, бросить рюкзак, принять душ и…

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The most unexpected place on my trip to Santorini

When I was first planning a trip to Santorini, there was a very definite picture in my head: snow-white houses, blue domes, narrow streets,…

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Grasse: What to Expect from a Perfume Workshop

In Grasse, you can explore fragrance through a small blending exercise. A workshop and a factory tour are different experiences. What…

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Paro Dzong: Fortress, Monastery and Administrative Centre

Rinpung Dzong in Paro combines monastic life with district administration. Those functions reveal more than a handsome fortress facade…

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Suzhou Gardens: Reading Views Through Windows and Rocks

In a classical Suzhou garden, walls, openings, water and rocks compose changing views. Try seeing a sequence of small pictures instead of…

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Timanfaya: Seeing Lanzarote’s Volcanic Landscape

Black lava, rusty slopes and pale sky shape Timanfaya. This protected landscape records past eruptions. Plan an authorised visit rather…

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Monteverde: Why This Forest Is Called a Cloud Forest

Moisture and cloud create conditions for mosses, ferns and other plants covering branches in Monteverde. Look close as well as far: a small…

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Postojna: What to Expect in the Cave with a Train

The train is only part of a Postojna Cave visit. A standard tour combines the ride with walking among limestone formations. It is neither…

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Matmata: Why Homes Were Built Around Sunken Courtyards

From above, a traditional Matmata house can resemble a hole in the ground. Rooms are excavated around an open courtyard in soft rock. The…

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Luang Prabang: Watching Morning Almsgiving Respectfully

Morning almsgiving in Luang Prabang is a living Buddhist practice. Monks carry bowls while devotees offer food. Understand the occasion…

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Maokong: A Simple Introduction to Taiwanese Tea

In the hills of Maokong, Taipei, tea can be an experience rather than just a souvenir. Choose one tea, ask for a brewing demonstration and…

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Miraflores: How a Ship Passes Through the Panama Canal

At Miraflores, watch the water as closely as the ship. Locks allow vessels to move between canal sections at different levels. From the…

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Agua Azul Waterfalls: Is the Water Really That Blue?

Before traveling to Chiapas, I had seen photos of the Agua Azul waterfalls several times and always wondered the same thing: can water…

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My most unusual acquaintance on a trip to Rome

I arrived in Rome with a very simple plan: get a suitcase, drive to the hotel, throw my things on the bed and go for a walk around the…

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What should I take with me on a trip for a week?

What am I taking with me on a trip for a week I used to pack my suitcase before every trip, as if I was going to emigrate instead of for a…

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What you need to know before your first trip to Thailand

The thought that Thailand is always warm bothered me. I knew that sooner or later I would go to this country. My dream came true, but the…

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Venice

Venice is one of Italy's most distinctive cities, located in the northeast of the country in the Veneto region. It is built across numerous…

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Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is one of the world's best-known historic monuments and one of the largest defensive systems ever created. It…

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Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park is one of New Zealand's most scenic natural areas, located in the northwest of the South Island between Golden…