Ever heard of Lviv? Nope, nor had I before I started my trip to Ukraine and began learning more and more about this gorgeous gem of a city located in the west of the country. A UNESCO World Heritage-listed town, Lviv, with its great culinary offerings, artistic flavour and coffee obsession sounded right up my […]
Tag Archives: City Guide
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Oct
Oct
Located mightily and beautifully on the slopes of Northern Himalayas the 1,300-year old capital city of Tibet, Lhasa is an utterly unique destination. The most popular location in the country for travellers, it’s no surprise given the sights on offer here! From the breathtaking views of Potala Palace to the pilgrim crowds around Barkhor Street, […]
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Sep
Sep
Melbourne is a beautiful, diverse city, which is why most people that visit Australia plan on seeing it. Renowned for its great cultural offerings, yummy cafes, breathtaking landscapes, top museums, funky bars and interesting history, this city really is a must! After all, it has been repeatedly voted as the most livable city in the […]
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Sep
Sep
Let me spell it out quite clearly from the beginning – I was absolutely amazed by Belgrade in Serbia. Honestly, I had quite limited expectations about this city (and Serbia in general), which were almost entirely due to the fact I’d failed to do any research and was therefore appalling ignorant about the whole place! […]
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Sep
Sep
The beautiful city of Novi Sad, situated in the north of Serbia, is probably most famous for the EXIT music festival that happens here every July. Visit at any other time of the year however, and you’ll find a laidback, very local city that oozes friendly charm, unpretentious sophistication, culture, history and some gorgeous surrounds. […]
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Sep
Sep
There’s no denying Bucharest, the capital of Romania, is a strange city! Visiting it as part of my grand eastern European tour, I was accustomed to visiting capital cities with glaring attractions, landmark sites and streets upon streets of action. Getting to Bucharest – a city with no discernible centre, aside from a rather drab […]
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Sep
Sep
Sydney is a dream destination for city people and nature lovers alike. It feels like every day a hip new bar and a different hidden beach are being added to the list of must-sees in this city. However, the seemingly endless list of things to do can be overwhelming for those of us travelling […]
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Sep
Sep
Word up people… if you haven’t heard of Plovdiv in Bulgaria, you will soon! Named the European Capital of Culture in 2019, this awesome historic town is the country’s second largest metropolis, but with its chilled vibe, quaint streets, funky cafes, cool bars, and cobbled charm, it feels a million miles from a busy, bustling […]
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Sep
Sep
What Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, lacks in terms of iconic monuments when compared to other European cities, it more than makes up for in quaint and quiet charm. In my opinion, it’s a must-see destination for travellers voyaging in this amazing part of Europe, bringing to life, as it does, much of Bulgaria’s fascinating […]
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Sep
Sep
Budapest – it’s a tale of 2 cities… quite literally! Yes split by the mighty Danube, the capital of Hungary really is a 2 for 1 deal – a phrase that is music to budget travellers’ ears everywhere! With Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city presents a huge range of […]