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    Paphos: from ancient ruins and culture to Mediterranean bliss

    Paphos: from ancient ruins and culture to Mediterranean bliss

    Named earlier this year as the world’s most livable small city, Paphos lies on Cyprus’ southwestern part, right next to the Mediterranean Sea. Apart from the sunny beaches and natural landscapes, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since

    Marian Bulacu December 3, 2024 Cyprus, Europe, Southern Europe 2 Comments Read more

    Touring Northern Greece in the summer: from Thessaloniki to Lefkada

    Touring Northern Greece in the summer: from Thessaloniki to Lefkada

    I recall saying to myself, back in 2017, that one day I’ll have to come back to Greece, to discover its northern part, along with the city of Thessaloniki and at least one more scenic island. That promise came after

    Marian Bulacu September 5, 2021March 15, 2022 Europe, Greece, Southern Europe 3 Comments Read more

    A Scottish New Year’s tale: Glasgow and Edinburgh

    A Scottish New Year’s tale: Glasgow and Edinburgh

    Which Scottish city is better for a getaway: is it Glasgow, a former industrial powerhouse, that’s been trying to reinvent itself in the past years, by rebuilding its image and architecture, or is it Edinburgh, a former royal capital, that

    Marian Bulacu March 3, 2020September 2, 2021 Europe, United Kingdom, Western Europe No Comments Read more

    Sicily: an ancient island at the tip of Italy’s boot

    Sicily: an ancient island at the tip of Italy’s boot

    With a total coast length of 1,484 km, four international airports and a few major ports, Sicily, the biggest island of the Mediterranean Sea, is nowadays one of the hottest European summer destinations. And the word “hot” goes very well with July

    Marian Bulacu October 21, 2019June 14, 2022 Europe, Italy, Southern Europe 1 Comment Read more

    Barcelona: uncovering Gaudí’s large playground

    Barcelona: uncovering Gaudí’s large playground

    Is Barcelona one of the best travel destinations on the planet? What makes it so attractive to people all over the world? Has it got any secrets? And how surreal are the works of Antoni Gaudí in reality, compared to

    Marian Bulacu March 28, 2019October 12, 2022 Europe, Southern Europe, Spain 1 Comment Read more

    Weekends in Portugal: discovering Porto and surfing in Peniche

    Weekends in Portugal: discovering Porto and surfing in Peniche

    Portugal had become one of my favorite destination, right after my first trip there, back in September 2017. Since then, I’ve been to Lisbon several times, and each one of the visits was one of a kind, with its own

    Marian Bulacu August 1, 2018October 14, 2022 Europe, Portugal, Southern Europe 2 Comments Read more

    My Dubai: the city of gold and skyscrapers

    My Dubai: the city of gold and skyscrapers

    I’ve never been too interested in a trip to Dubai, I’ve always seen it as an artificial city, built with tons of money, which lacks a history of its own. Well, I have to say that after a week spent

    Marian Bulacu May 22, 2018October 14, 2022 Asia, Middle East, United Arab Emirates 2 Comments Read more

    Lisbon and Algarve: Portugal’s popular city and its best beaches

    Lisbon and Algarve: Portugal’s popular city and its best beaches

    Is Portugal the best European destination of 2017? Searching a bit online, you will see that many articles say so. Checking a few photos will also increase these beliefs. But what’s with all this hype, that grew bigger and bigger

    Marian Bulacu September 19, 2017November 13, 2023 Europe, Portugal, Southern Europe 3 Comments Read more
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