Europe

A collage of three photos of street art in the Canary Islands

Street Art in the Canary Islands 2024

Do you love street art? Me too. When Steve and I headed to the Canary Islands in May 2024, street art was the furthest thing from my mind. Even so, ...
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a painting of a skull and a book with flowers and a candle

The Fascinating and Sordid History of Crossbones Graveyard

Regular readers of our blog know that Steve and I like to explore cemeteries. While in London in the spring of 2024, we toured the well-known Highgate Cemetery. However, the ...
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a large yellow metal structure in a building

Your Ultimate Guide to The O2

Are you planning on visiting London? You’ll love it. London is chock full of amazing things to see and do, but if you’re looking for something different, look no further ...
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A fountain at Peles Castle

Sinaia, Romania: A Great Addition to Your Bucharest Trip

If you’re fortunate enough to visit Bucharest, Romania, you will have much to explore and enjoy. Among the many things to see in Bucharest, you can tour the Palace of ...
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Boats on the Bay of Kotor

Kotor, Montenegro Photo Gallery 2023

Here are our favorite photos from our November 2023 trip to Kotor, Montenegro. There are also two photos from the nearby town of Tivat. Most of the photos were taken ...
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A merry-go-round at night

What You Need to Know When Visiting Tirana, Albania

What’s it like to visit Tirana, the capital of Albania? Except for the lack of street addresses and lackadaisical bus schedules, it was similar to visiting any other city. Before ...
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Venetian masks in a store window

A Venetian Surprise in Shkoder, Albania

One of the many things I love when traveling is discovering something incongruous, like when Steve and I ran across the wonderful Beatles Museum in the Hungarian city of Eger ...
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The Vardar River with a fountain

What Is Skopje Really Like? An Honest Review

If you asked 1,000 people which European city they would most like to visit, I'd be surprised if even one would put Skopje, North Macedonia, at the top of their ...
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A large planter of a woman’s head

Tirana, Albania Photo Gallery 2023

These are photos from our September 2023 trip to the cities of Tirana and Durres in Albania. You can read about out stay in Tirana and our short side trip ...
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The Holocaust Memorial Center for the Jews of Macedonia in Skopje

Skopje, North Macedonia Photo Gallery 2023

Steve and I spent most of August 2023 in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. This city is unlike any we have visited. It’s quirky, it’s over-the-top, it’s never boring ...
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Archaeological Museum of Macedonia

What You Need to Know When Visiting Skopje, North Macedonia

If you’re looking for somewhere unique and inexpensive to visit in Europe, consider Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. This Balkan city is uncrowded and easy to get around. Its ...
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A beachfront hotel in Opatija

Why You’ll Fall in Love with Opatija, Croatia

If you love captivating natural beauty, amazing architecture, and gorgeous gardens, check out Opatija, Croatia. Steve and I visited Opatija at the end of May, before the height of the ...
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