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Enjoying an outdoor café in Caen, France

on May 18, 2013 in Daily Travel Photo, Europe

There is nothing more European than enjoying the weather, conversation, and a beer or coffee at an outdoor café. While in Puebla, Mexico this year when I saw cobblestone streets occupied with many people sitting under canopies drinking beer and coffee I immediately thought the place felt like Europe. We have outdoor places to eat [...]

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Hostel reference

Hostel reference for Backpackpackers & Flashpackers in Eastern Europe by Hardie Karges

on April 22, 2013 in Adventure travel, Europe, International backpacking

In the opening of Backpackers & Flashbackers in Eastern Europe Hardie writes “for a backpacker luxury is not the goal. Adventure is; or if not true adventure, then at least novelty.” In order to find adventure or novelty, one needs a place to lay their head at the end of the day. One might say [...]

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Krakow Old Town

A tour around Krakow

on April 17, 2013 in Adventure travel, Europe

Krakow is one of the largest cities in Poland and is now one of the country’s most visited places. Visitors will be able to walk around its streets and admire the ancient architecture. The city center is filled with baroque churches and courtyards. Old Town and Wawel The Old Town, Stare Miasto, is the city’s [...]

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Venice Italy

Planning your trip to Italy

on March 25, 2013 in Adventure travel, Europe

Unsurprisingly, Italy is a popular holiday destination, with tourists worldwide attracted by the country’s natural beauty, culture, history and cuisine. It’s a country with so much to offer that it’s impossible to see everything in one trip – so it’s a good idea to decide in advance where you want to visit and what you [...]

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Riga Freedom Monument

A short guide to Riga

on February 25, 2013 in Adventure travel, Europe

Riga is located in the Baltic state of Latvia and is the topic of today’s guest post. This city is known for its Old Town, where some of the country’s most visited landmarks and monuments are located. Old Town Riga’s Old Town is one of its most visited areas. Visitors will be able to walk [...]

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French Pyrenees

Five adventures to find in France

on February 22, 2013 in Adventure travel, Europe

For a relatively small country, France has an amazing diversity of travel destinations.  From ski holidays in Chamonix, to a beach vacation along the Cote d’Azur on the Mediterranean, to the vast array of historical destinations, France has something for everyone.  Here are five ideas for a great vacation in France. The French Alps The [...]

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Discover Spain Somiedo

Walk the Path of the ancients and discover Spain

on January 31, 2013 in Adventure travel, Europe, hiking, International backpacking

One would think that it is not possible to discover Spain as the country is so well traveled. The warm climate, historical cities, and sun drenched beaches of Spain attracts thousands of visitors year upon year. Yet even in this frequented country, there are hidden secrets that are only discovered by those looking for true [...]

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Lynx Doñana

Exploring Huelva and the Doñana National Park

on January 24, 2013 in Adventure travel, Europe

Doñana National Park in Huelva area of Spain is the scene of today’s guest post. Andalucia is the largest region in Spain, located in the south of the country. There are olive groves, small villages with white houses and pristine beaches on the coast. Doñana National Park. Huelva is located in the south of the region [...]

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Playa de El Médano Tenerife

The other side of Tenerife

on November 9, 2012 in Adventure travel, Europe

With colder temperatures and even snow hitting New York, it is time to start thinking about holiday escapes and beaches. This guest post does just that taking us to the Canary Islands and its largest island, Tenerife. Everyone has their own idea of what constitutes a dream holiday. For some, holidays to Dominican Republic sum up the [...]

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Castle Neuschwanstein

Four photos from Castle Neuschwanstein of the Füssen countryside

on October 31, 2012 in Adventure travel, Europe

One of the most beautiful castles in the world is Castle Neuschwanstein rising up in the middle of the Bavarian Alps. King Ludwig II ordered the construction of the castle beginning in 1869 and was made in homage to Richard Wagner. You can do all the research you want when you are on a trip, [...]

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