Tag: Europe
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The Tbilisi to Yerevan Train: Everything You Need to Know
For budget backpackers, overnight trains are always a bit of a double win. You save yourself a night’s accommodation, and you move on to your next destination while you sleep. In theory, it sounds perfect. In reality, it usually means arriving somewhere new slightly delirious, running on snacks and questionable sleep, wondering if it was…
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A Guide to Tbilisi’s Sulfur Baths + My Experience at Chreli Abano
If there’s one experience you have to try in Tbilisi, it’s the famous sulfur baths. Equal parts history, culture, and relaxation, this is one of those things that feels uniquely “Tbilisi” – and honestly, something you won’t fully understand until you experience it for yourself. I visited during my trip and ended up booking a…
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Sleeping in a Silk Road Caravanserai: Staying at the Sheki Karvansaray Hotel, Azerbaijan
If you’re looking for a truly unique place to stay in Azerbaijan, it doesn’t get much better than spending the night inside a centuries-old Silk Road caravanserai. The Sheki Karvansaray Hotel (also known as the Sheki Caravanserai Hotel) is easily one of the most memorable accommodations in the country – and honestly, one of the…
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Absheron Peninsula Day Trip from Baku: The Ultimate Guide
If you’re visiting Baku, one experience you absolutely shouldn’t miss is a day trip to the Absheron Peninsula. From bubbling mud volcanoes to ancient rock carvings and eternal flames, this region perfectly captures why Azerbaijan is known as the “Land of Fire.” I booked this tour through Viator – and honestly, it was one of…
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Fairmont Baku Flame Towers Review: Is It Worth It for One Night?
If you’re looking for a luxury hotel in Baku with unforgettable views, then a stay at Fairmont Baku Flame Towers should be high on your list. We booked just one night here at the end of our trip – and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. First Impressions of…
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Baku, Azerbaijan: A City of Contrasts
Baku is a vibrant city of around two million people and the capital of Azerbaijan. Honestly, it wasn’t even on my radar until 2011, when the country won the Eurovision Song Contest. Before that, I had never even heard of Azerbaijan – let alone considered visiting. But that’s exactly what makes it so special. Azerbaijan…
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My First Ski Trip to Val Thorens: A Beginner’s Experience
I was a bit of a late starter when it came to skiing. I didn’t hit the slopes until my late 20s – and to be honest, I’m not exactly the sporty type, and I definitely don’t enjoy being cold. But what I do love is trying new experiences. At the start of 2022, my…
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How to Spend 24 Hours in Bergen
The final stop of Norway in a Nutshell tour was Bergen – one of the oldest port cities in Europe. With only 24 hours to spare, including an overnight stay, we wanted to see as much as we could of the city. Luckily, with Bergen being a small city, we were able to cover its main…
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3 Days in Paris in Winter: The Perfect Relaxed Itinerary (With Christmas Markets)
Paris is not a “one and done” kind of city… it’s a place you return to again and again. From its incredible food to its timeless architecture, cosy cafés, and charming streets, Paris has a way of pulling you back in every time. This trip was a little different for me. I treated my sister…
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A Day Trip to Ronda: Southern Spain’s Romantic Mountain Town
Discover why Ronda is one of the most breathtaking stops in Southern Spain. From the dramatic Puente Nuevo to its charming whitewashed Old Town, this one-day itinerary covers the best things to do, how to get there, and why Ronda deserves a spot on your Andalusia road trip.
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