Category: Europe

Europe, Georgia

A Day Trip to Kazbegi – Pass Through Old Georgian Military Road to Gergeti Trinity Church

Surrounded by the grandeur of towering Caucasus mountains, Kazbegi is a popular travel location in Georgia. While it’s mostly famous for the 14th century Gergeti Trinity Church located like an eagle’s perch high on the mountains of Kazbegi and near Stepantsminda village, there is more to these mountain tops than this historical church. Filled with rushing streams anywhere you look, villages that lives a lifestyle … Continue reading A Day Trip to Kazbegi – Pass Through Old Georgian Military Road to Gergeti Trinity Church

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Europe, Georgia

Dashbashi Canyon – The Diamond Glass Bridge in Georgia & A Thrilling Canyon Hike

With green mountains stretching as far as the eye can see and deep gorges carved in between them, Georgia’s Dashbashi Canyon, sometimes known as Tsalka Canyon, is a natural wonder covered in the dense green of its land with the flowing Khrami river beneath. While it was already a popular spot amongst the locals, it became an attraction when the government opened it in 2022 … Continue reading Dashbashi Canyon – The Diamond Glass Bridge in Georgia & A Thrilling Canyon Hike

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Georgia, Hotels

Marjan Plaza Hotel – The First Halal Hotel in Tbilisi

With beautiful golden decor shining at the entrance, paintings of calligraphy hung on walls and an elegant, classy vibe welcoming guests, Marjan Plaza Hotel (MPH) is a delightful cozy stay tucked in the center of Tbilisi. This place is said to be the first halal hotel in Tbilisi, according to their website, and provides a relaxing stay for all kinds of visitors and tourists. One … Continue reading Marjan Plaza Hotel – The First Halal Hotel in Tbilisi

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Europe

Of Dragon Slayers and Trolls- The Best Viking Stave Churches of Norway

Dragon heads, Odin, and a tale of mischievous trolls surround and spell the walls of these stave churches. These aren’t just places of religious worship. These Viking sites in Norway are of historical significance that lets travellers take a peek into an era when loud, boisterous Vikings roamed the land. The stave churches tell a lot more stories than what their simple exteriors portray. For … Continue reading Of Dragon Slayers and Trolls- The Best Viking Stave Churches of Norway

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Underground Cities, Dungeons & Haunted Castles: 4 Spookiest Places in Scotland

While Scotland is known for its scenic beauty, the Harry Potter franchise and its famous kilt and bagpipes, the city’s walls have seen darker days with wails of the poor and cries of victims. Before its wand-holding wizard days, the country was known for a kind of spine-tingling chill with a spooky history of underground cities, serial killers and ghost-roaming castles. For historic buffs and … Continue reading Underground Cities, Dungeons & Haunted Castles: 4 Spookiest Places in Scotland

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5 Incredible Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Croatia

If you’ve ever thought that the fictional places in Game of Thrones seemed a little too real, then that’s because it really was. There are several places in the famous HBO series that took place in the real areas of Croatia’s Dubrovnik and Split. Like settings that came straight out of a novel or a TV series (because it is), here are the 5 Game … Continue reading 5 Incredible Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Croatia

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Europe

Herculaneum – The Best Preserved Ancient Roman City in The World

Once buried underneath the same lava that devoured Pompeii as a whole, Herculaneum was a thriving Roman city that was a luxury spot for the rich. Today, the city, after being buried for hundreds of years underneath volcanic ash, serves as a memory of how the rich Roman empire and its people once ruled the lands. From an archaeological standpoint, Herculaneum is also one of … Continue reading Herculaneum – The Best Preserved Ancient Roman City in The World

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Europe

Visit Urbino: A Town Untouched By Modernity

Sitting quietly and tucked between hills of central Italy, Urbino is one of the most ancient places in Italy that has gone untouched by many tourists. A city that still remains exactly as it was during its time in the Renaissance era. The same beige bricked buildings, street roads made for horse-carts, old stairways, houses, walls, and windows that were built in the 15th century … Continue reading Visit Urbino: A Town Untouched By Modernity

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Asia, Europe

Top 7 Best Countries to Visit During Summer for Unique Activities

With warmer months packing their way into the year, countries are setting up their gear to welcome the flock of tourists that are dying to breathe in some fresh air after the chill season. There are tons of countries to visit during summer to laze around beaches and have a relaxing vacation. But the places in this list offer something a little more than that. … Continue reading Top 7 Best Countries to Visit During Summer for Unique Activities

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Europe

Take a Medieval Tour in Romania

Known as the “Land of Dracula”, Romania is famous for its vampire stories and the terror Vlad Dracul once brought upon the land. But that’s just a tiny drop, a corner, of what the country really has to offer. From the breathtaking Transylvania scenery to the ever-preserved Romania medieval towns, this is the best place to be if you want to get a taste of … Continue reading Take a Medieval Tour in Romania

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