With the spectacularly remote islands of Greece you need to arrive by ferry from a main port. This makes most visits a two (or more) centre trip. For us, this adds to the experience. You can mix and match, compare and contrast and pair busy with quiet, and culture with isolation. One of our favourite […]
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Rhodes tops the list of our must visit islands in Greece. It’s packed with history, surrounded by crystal clear sea and, despite recent fires, home to beautiful forests. However, our number one reason to visit is the exquisite medieval Old Town. Rhodes Old Town is UNESCO listed and charms at every corner. It does get
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Sofia is fascinating. Grand, rammed with history and budget friendly. If you like Roman mosaics, Ottoman mosques, Soviet remnants and skiing it will tick your boxes. Here’s our top things to see in the capital of Bulgaria: Boyana Church On a hillside just outside the city is the exquisite Boyana Church. This frescoed UNESCO listed
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Bulgaria was our 65th country and Plovdiv was our entry point. Jam packed with history, architecture and culture we instantly fell in love. Europe’s oldest inhabited city impressed us beyond belief. There are many sights scattered throughout the city and Roman ruins are everywhere – even in the basement of H and M. It was
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Riga is a tantalising mix of medieval, modern, Soviet and Art Nouveau influences. It has brilliant nightlife, eclectic shopping and a fascinating history. The Old Town is a UNESCO heritage site and we think you should add it to your list. Here’s our top 5 favourite experiences in the capital of Latvia. The Old Town:
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Latvia crams a lot in its small space. A pristine coast, lakes, forests and the cosmopolitan, history packed capital of Riga. Pros: Latvia has a low cost of living and a good infrastructure. Riga is a lively, cosmopolitan city and a unique mix of medieval, Art Nouveau and Soviet architecture. Latvia’s home to a remarkable 500km
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Tallinn is seriously beautiful, combining UNESCO listed architecture with a cool, modern buzz. We loved the capital of Estonia. Here’s our top 5 experiences: Get lost in the Old City: Wander the cobbled streets and alley ways in the quiet of night. It’s an incredibly safe city and the dark corners are magical. Don’t miss
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Estonia packs a punch. This small Baltic nation has history, nature and culture in bucketloads. Put it on your list. Pros: Compared to most of Europe it’s highly affordable. Estonia is safe and has a good infrastructure. Internal travel is efficient and cheap. It’s easy to travel onto Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Sweden. It’s perfect for
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Poland is a massive country with a serious amount of attractions. If it’s not on your list, add it now. Pros: Poland has a fascinating and rich history. It has over 500 castles and 14 cultural UNESCO sites. Its architecture ranges from medieval to modernist. In city squares, gothic, baroque and renaissance buildings stand side
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