Often criminally overlooked in favor of its flashier Austrian siblings of Vienna, Innsbruck, and Salzburg, Graz is finally emerging from the shadows as a worthy tourist destination. This fantastic city has a lot to offer with its fascinating architecture, burgeoning food scene, vibrant nightlife, cutting-edge design, attractive parks and gardens, offbeat galleries and museums. Graz is a city of experiences…
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Perched on the River Pegnitz, the city of Nuremberg (Nürnberg in German) has something of an enchanted fairytale appearance. The half-timbered houses, the castle with its gardens, and the small streets of its Old Town could fit perfectly into a storybook. Nuremberg is also renowned for its world-famous Christmas Market and is a wonderland for lovers of its famous gingerbread…
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Often overshadowed by its more flashier Nordic siblings, Helsinki is finally emerging from the shadows as a worthy tourist destination. The city has a lot to offer with its fascinating architecture, burgeoning food scene, vibrant nightlife, cutting-edge design, attractive parks and gardens, offbeat galleries and museums. Helsinki is a city of experiences that rewards the curious traveler. Here’s our lowdown…
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In the eyes of many, Stockholm is the ultimate travel destination in the Nordic region. It’s hard to refute that belief because it is one of Europe’s most enchanting and memorable cities. With its scenic natural setting, postcard-perfect medieval Old Town, soaring cathedrals, world-class museums, and convivial vibe, Stokholm is definitely a city for the ages. Here’s our lowdown on…
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On our latest trip to Naples, I could hardly wait to get to the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Finally, I would see the cities that I had read about in texts by Pliny the Younger. We spent a whole day visiting the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Seeing Pompeii and Herculaneum can be challenging unless you have a…
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