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Koh Lanta Is Our Absolute Favorite Thai Island

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/14/19 5:10 PM

Stay right on the beach in a bungalow, wander empty stretches of sand, find waterfalls in the jungles of a national park? This place has it all. 

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Topics: Asia

Go Pastel Hunting In Podil, One Of Kyiv’s Oldest Neighborhoods

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/12/19 2:19 PM

If your ideal Saturday includes wandering around pastel neighborhoods studded with onion-dome cathedrals, you’ll love walking around the Podil neighborhood. 

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Topics: Europe

Trebinje Is Like Bosnia’s Version Of Tuscany (But Prettier)

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/11/19 2:06 PM

The country of Bosnia and Herzegovina isn’t nearly as famous as other countries in Europe, but that just means you’ll get to soak up these sites without any crowds.

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Topics: Europe

What Cities To Explore In Greece When You Only Have A Couple Days

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 11/10/19 3:34 PM

Mamma Mia, Greece is about to make all of your Mediterranean dreams come true. But since you only have a couple of days in Greece, you want to know where to spend them, right? Keep reading to learn about the highlights in each of our favorite spots. 

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Topics: Europe

Turns Out We Like These Islands Way More Than Bali

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/8/19 12:00 PM

Everyone just goes to Bali on vacation, but the three “Nusa” islands are really where it’s at.

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Topics: Asia

Bike To Find Fairytale Churches In Biertan, Romania

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/7/19 3:30 PM

Forget the rest of Europe, Romania is hiding all the castle and red-tile rooftops you’re looking for. Come take a day trip to this magically medieval Romanian village and feel like you’ve stepped into a postcard. 

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Topics: Europe

Our Favorite Day Trips From London

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 11/1/19 4:14 PM

London is a popular travelers' hub for obvious reasons. But what about the sometimes-overlooked nearby cities and towns that are beautiful and rich in history and culture? Here are some of our favorite day trips from London.

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Topics: Europe

Come Swim In The Prettiest Turquoise Waterfalls in Laos

Posted by Emily Henkel on 10/27/19 8:04 AM

Not quite sure why everyone isn’t taking a trip to Laos, because this country bursting full of thick jungles and boat trips to some “dreamy as heck” turquoise pools.  

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Topics: Asia

Visit The Country Within A Country: San Marino

Posted by Jen King on 10/25/19 4:43 PM

Counting up how many countries you have visited? If you're visiting Italy, San Marino is a really easy country you can add to the list ... because it's located right inside Italy.

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Topics: Europe

Here's THE Gelato Spot In Rome, Italy

Posted by Emily Henkel on 10/24/19 12:12 PM

No walk down the scenic streets of Rome is complete without a cone of hazelnut gelato nestled inside. While all gelaterias have 15-20 or even 25-30 different flavors, no visit to Italy would be complete without seeing over 150 flavors of gelato in one place.

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Topics: Europe

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