europe | italy | seven wonders | travel
rome
My first trip to Rome was in 2018, and since then I have returned many times. Rome is often described as…
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saint louis
Saint-Louis, a charming small town in northeastern France near the Swiss and German borders, welcomed us with its cozy streets and…
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bratislava
Bratislava, nestled along the Danube River, is the charming capital of Slovakia. Often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors, Vienna and…
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west austria
We’ve traveled to Gmunden, Traunkirchen, Bad Ischl, Wolfgang, Strobl, Gosau, Hallstatt, and Wachau, and we truly loved each of these places….
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gothenburg
After leaving Malmö, we traveled to Gothenburg (Göteborg), Sweden’s second largest city and a major cultural and economic hub on the…
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copenhagen
In Copenhagen, we started our exploration in a rather unusual place — Folkehuset Absalon, a former church that has been turned…
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europe | switzerland | travel
basel
After leaving Marseille, we arrived in Basel, a vibrant Swiss city on the Rhine where German, French, and Swiss cultures converge….
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europe | switzerland | travel
geneva
The journey landed in Geneva, a city that immediately impressed with its blend of international sophistication and scenic beauty. Known as…
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berlin&potsdam
After arriving in Berlin, we stayed at a friend’s apartment in Gesundbrunnen, though they weren’t home. Breakfast was Turkish-style, trying to…
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brüssels&antwerp
After leaving Amsterdam, we headed toward Antwerp, where my friend Rasim—whom I had met in Thailand—picked us up. Instead of going…
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europe | netherlands | travel
amsterdam
After Düsseldorf, we headed to Amsterdam. By the time we arrived, it was already late, but we still managed to go…
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düsseldorf
We landed in Düsseldorf from Ankara and found it to be a very orderly city. After leaving our small suitcases at…
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skopje
From Ohrid, I traveled to Skopje, North Macedonia’s capital, a city famously full of statues—so many, in fact, that there’s a…
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ohrid
From Budva, I traveled by taxi with a friendly doctor couple I met to Ohrid, North Macedonia. I immediately fell in…
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europe | montenegro | travel
budva
From Kotor, I made my way to Budva, a coastal town in Montenegro known primarily as a destination for beach tourism….
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europe | montenegro | travel
kotor
From Mostar, I traveled to Kotor in Montenegro. While the city is often hyped for its beauty, I found it charming…
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mostar
From Sarajevo, I continued my journey to Mostar, a city famous for its iconic Stari Most (Old Bridge). The bridge, originally…
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sarajevo
From Novi Sad, I took a bus to Sarajevo. The journey through the Balkans was adventurous—some stretches of the road were…
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county antrim
After leaving Dublin, I joined a tour to explore Northern Ireland’s iconic landscapes. The first stop was The Dark Hedges, an…
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europe | scotland | travel | united kingdom
glasgow
After leaving Edinburgh, I traveled to Glasgow, a city with a completely different vibe—more industrial, yet deeply artistic. One of my…
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europe | scotland | travel | united kingdom
edinburgh
After leaving Manchester, I traveled to Edinburgh, one of my favorite cities. The city has such a unique charm with its…
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england | europe | travel | united kingdom
manchester
From Liverpool, I traveled to Manchester, a city with its own distinctive character. I spent a few hours wandering through Chinatown,…
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england | europe | travel | united kingdom
liverpool
From London, I made my way to Liverpool, a city deeply tied to both music and maritime history. One of my…
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england | europe | travel | united kingdom
london
It had been a long time since London last saw snow, but I was lucky enough to witness it during my…
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