Greece is not just one thing. And visiting Ioannina in the Epirus of western Greece is a wonderful reminder that the country has more to offer than idyllic islands in the sun. Similar to Kastoria,…
Travellers are increasingly looking at Albania for their next summer vacation in Europe. For many people planning on visiting, the decision of Saranda or Ksamil for where to stay on the Albania Riviera is an…
The Wachau Valley is one of Austria’s most beautiful valleys and it’s nowhere near the Alps. This particularly scenic stretch of the Danube River runs through the state of Lower Austria in the country’s northeast.…
Don’t underestimate the city of Seoul. The capital of South Korea is a massive metropolis, with far more for visitors to do than they probably have time for. That’s the case if you only have…
Northern Greece has its fair share of less well-known places to visit. The lakeside city of Kastoria near the Albanian border is one such place. Visiting Kastoria won’t be on every traveller’s Greece itinerary, but…
Ghent is one of Belgium’s most beautiful cities and a favourite destination of mine there. And that’s not just because I have friends there who have shown me around extensively. There’s just so much to…
The tense relations between North Korea and South Korea are hard to ignore when visiting South Korea. And that’s why so many travellers can’t resist doing a Korean DMZ tour when they visit the capital.…
Krakow is arguably Poland’s most popular tourist destination, which makes sense when you experience its old town’s personality and local culture in person. Whether you spend two days or three days in Krakow, you’re sure…
Even though I generally like to travel independently, I’ve taken quite a few tours as well over the years. But, while I’ve been aware of G Adventures for a decade, I’d never toured with them.…
For visitors to Taiwan, the great southern city of Kaohsiung has to be on your itinerary. As one of the major metropolises on the island, the city is jam-packed with things to do. What’s more,…
When people think of travelling to Taiwan, they’re really thinking about visiting Taipei. It is Taiwan’s capital and largest city after all and probably the only place people have heard of. The real reason Taipei…
Berat is one of Albania’s most popular tourist destinations after the country’s beaches and capital Tirana. This small city sits in the heartland of southern Albania and is best known for its historical nature. As…
Even though there are so many places to go in Belgium, especially Flanders, you’ll probably visit Brussels when you visit the country. This complex capital city is a melting pot of all things Belgium and…
When people think of Bulgaria, they likely either think of the country’s Black Sea coast or the colder, greyer side of the capital Sofia. Based on my extensive travels through Bulgaria, neither is a good…
Few destinations in recent memory have overwhelmingly surprised me as much as Taiwan. Visiting on a whim out of curiosity, I came with few expectations and very little clue what was ahead of me. I…
Greece has no shortage of destinations for travellers to visit. That much choice leaves travellers with the good kind of problem, deciding which destinations to visit with their limited time. It’s the only reason that…
During my frequent stops in Vienna, I became increasingly curious about visiting the close border towns of Hungary like Kőszeg and Sopron. While both are perfectly manageable day trips from Vienna, I simply never got…
The Philippines is increasingly one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia. Travellers looking to go island-hopping to visit beaches and jungles have a wealth of places like Bohol and Palawan to choose from.…
If you’re travelling to South Korea, chances are you’re going to at least visit two places: Seoul and Busan. And these two cities couldn’t feel any more different. Travellers may know a little of what…
It’s rather peculiar that Poznan in Western Poland isn’t a larger tourist destination. While Poznan is one of the biggest cities in Poland, it’s nowhere near as well-known to tourists as Krakow, Warsaw or Gdansk.…
You can rarely experience a country’s natural beauty and one of its greatest cultural treasures in one go. But that’s what you get with a day trip to the Seven Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery…
I’ve yet to meet someone who didn’t enjoy visiting Slovenia. I know it’s certainly got a hold of me, with at least four visits to this small country in central Europe over the years. And…
Planning a trip to Japan comes with many choices. Visit in spring for the cherry blossoms or autumn for the changing of the leaves? Do you book a rail pass or use regional passes to…
Visitors to Romania rarely miss the chance to experience the region of Transylvania. Many head straight to Brasov or the region’s fortified churches. But one destination not to miss is the captivating medieval city of…
Looking at travelling to northern Greece and don’t know where to go? You’re likely visiting Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city, but few travellers think to visit Kavala, a smaller city just a few hours away. Kavala…
Travel long enough and you should realise that not all cities need to dazzle you with attractions. Sometimes all it takes is a vibe, especially in a foreign country. At least that’s how I felt…
Look for places to visit in South Korea and you’ll quickly see Gyeongju rise to the top of the list. Gyeongju isn’t a big city, many in Korea are much larger, but it’s big on…
For visitors looking to travel to the picturesque Mediterranean island of Malta, deciding on where to stay in Malta can be a challenge. Unlike other European countries, Malta isn’t broken up into clearly defined cities.…
If like me you’re curious about visiting places that were once in East Germany, you can’t skip Leipzig. My anticipation for visiting was fuelled by good worth of mouth and faint recollections from visiting Leipzig…
If you’re looking for somewhere to start exploring the Baltic States, there are few options better than Riga. The Latvian capital was my first stop when excitedly visiting the region and I enjoyed all the…