Tag: International Travel Tips
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Helsinki for a Day
On our trip to Tallinn, Estonia, we decided to take a ferry to Helsinki for a day trip. It’s always a bonus when you can easily visit a nearby country, especially when the ferry ride alone is a fun adventure. The Tallink Silja ferry is a small cruise ship with multiple decks of duty free…
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Travel Info: Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik truly lives up to its nickname, “the pearl of the Adriatic.” It is situated in a stunning setting on a promontory that juts out into the Adriatic Sea, with gorgeous panoramic scenery in every direction. With views of the sea, red tiled roofs, the historic walls, narrow stone streets, pebbly beaches, and quaint seaside
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Travel Info: Malta
Malta is a small, sunny island in the middle of the Mediterranean, between Sicily and the north coast of Africa. With a blend of European, Mediterranean, and African influences, Malta has a unique personality and history. From the 1500’s to the 1800’s, the Knights of St John crusaders built churches, castles, palaces, fortresses, walled cities,…
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Travel Info: Istanbul
Istanbul, a historic and mysterious city, is a wonderful surprise. With a history going back over 2500 years, and a unique culture as a crossroad between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, it is a fascinating place to visit. It is loud and crowded in a good, fun way, with streets full of energy and…
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Travel Info: Dublin
Dublin, Ireland is one of our absolutely favorite places to visit. We recommend Dublin especially to Americans, but we haven’t met anyone around the world who doesn’t love this city. They speak English, it is a wonderful capital city full of history and fun, it’s small enough to find your way around to all the…
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Travel Info: Paris
Paris, the City of Lights, the City of Love. Paris is a must-visit European capital, a dream destination for beauty, romance, and history. From its iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, world famous museums, and charming neighborhoods, Paris offers to much to see and do. In between sights, enjoy delicious French cuisine and wines at…
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Travel Info: Prague
Prague is a beautiful city, bursting with old world charm and history, from its winding cobblestone streets, majestic cathedrals, and quaint eateries. It is a uniquely well-preserved large medieval city, as its splendid architecture escaped damage during WWII. The Vltava River runs through Prague, and the haunting statues on the Charles Bridge help provide a…
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Travel Info: London
London is one of our top favorite cities to visit. It offers a wonderful mix of historic pubs and cool cocktail bars, ancient churches and unique modern architecture, gorgeous train stations, and tour guides with quick wit. Seeing the iconic sights of Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, red double-decker buses, and so much more
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Travel Info: Bratislava
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is a fun, quirky city, without being overly crowded with tourists. It is a lovely spot to visit, and works nicely in a combined trip to Vienna, Prague, and/or Budapest. Bratislava is not expensive, so it’s a great choice for enjoying wonderful hotels, foods, wines, and souvenirs without breaking the…