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We have heard more than once that the French Basque are more French than Basque and on our one day in St. Jean de Luz, we noticed it right away. St. Jean de Luz just felt French.
From their squares filled with elderly women all dressed up to chat with friends to the chocolate and macaroon shops that line the streets to typical French waiters.… Read the rest
The autumn sun was already setting over Lake Ohrid as we made our way down the narrow, one-lane cobblestone street to our apartment; the soft light cast a warm glow over town. The grilled fish wrapped in paper that I carried in my hand was growing cold, but I wasn’t all that fussed.… Read the rest
As the capital of Bosnia Herzegovina, Sarajevo has a long history that tells a mesmerizing story. The must-see Sarajevo sights span several centuries – and are concentrated in the heart of the city.
We created a Self-Guided Free Walking Tour of Sarajevo to help other travelers see and understand those top sights.… Read the rest
If Pristina is the modern face of Kosovo, Prizren is a glimpse into the past. The preserved city center is made up of cobblestone streets, ancient mosques, centuries old churches and numerous bridges that straddle the Prizren Bistrica River.
Overhead, a medieval fortress looms on the hilltop, keeping an eye on the city of Prizren below.… Read the rest
Cape Town has a bright and colorful city center that is steeped in history and culture. We made time to explore the area with out Cape Town Self-Guided Walking Tour.
While it’s possible to see many of the sights by simply walking around, Cape Town sightseeing is best done with a plan in mind.… Read the rest
We spent two weeks in Bariloche during the month of May. It was too early for ski season, but perfect for hiking. Some say this is the best time to visit Bariloche. During our stay in the charming lakeside town, we found plenty of Fun Things To Do in Bariloche!… Read the rest
We only had one day in Perth, Australia – and we wanted to make the most of it! On our quick stop we packed our Perth itinerary with the city’s top sights.
Using a list of the best places to visit in Perth, we created an easy-to-follow Self-Guided Perth Walking Tour.… Read the rest
Pristina, Kosovo (also Prishtinë and Prishtina) is not a city included on most travelers’ itineraries. It doesn’t rank as a top destination in Europe, Eastern Europe or even the Balkans, for that matter.
It held the honor of being the ‘World’s Newest Capital City’ from 2008 to 2011, but even that title was scoffed at by the nations that don’t recognize Kosovo as a country.… Read the rest
When we decided to travel to Dalat, Vietnam as part of our journey through the country, we did it based on a single reason: the promise of cool, mountain weather. We didn’t care about the things to do in Dalat – not the city sights or Dalat waterfalls or tours or food – we just wanted to escape the heat.… Read the rest
Maribor is Slovenia’s second largest city, but somehow often overlooked as a tourist destination. Granted, Ljubljana seems to steal all of the attention, but there a many great things to do in Maribor!
While there is no disputing that seeing Ljubljana is a must, be sure to visit Maribor for a distinctly different vibe.… Read the rest