Europe

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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A large planter of a woman’s head

Tirana, Albania Photo Gallery

These are photos from our September 2023 trip to the cities of Tirana and Durres in Albania. To see the images in a slideshow with captions, press any image. You ...
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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 Holocaust Memorial Center for the Jews of Macedonia in Skopje

Skopje, North Macedonia Photo Gallery

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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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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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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The toy store Pohadka - Toys at the Golden Lion in Prague

12 of the Most Interesting Things to Do in Prague

Are you planning on visiting Prague, the city of 100 spires? If so, this post is for you. Even if you are not planning to visit this beautiful Czech city, ...
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The Yorkshire Dales with a farmhouse

Walking The Dales Way: 81 Miles of Beauty and Charm

Do you love a challenge? Steve and I do, so when we first learned about the Dales Way, we were excited. It seemed like the perfect adventure for us. We ...
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Nighttime view of the Chain Bridge and Pest

What You Need to Know When Visiting Budapest, Hungary

Are you thinking of visiting Budapest? Go for it. This Hungarian city in Central Europe is chock full of beauty and history. Steve and I arrived in Budapest in March ...
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Lions at the entrance to the Votive Church in Szeged, Hungary

The Best Things To Do in Szeged, Hungary

Steve and I took a five-night trip to Szeged, Hungary, in March. One of the reasons was to visit the thermal baths at Sunshine Aquapolis Szeged, which are connected to ...
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Collage of architectural ornaments

Unique Architectural Ornaments in Budapest

If you are lucky enough to visit Budapest, you will be treated to many architectural delights. And if you look at the buildings closely, you can discover unexpected and unique ...
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