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The Mosaics of the Great Basilica: Plovdiv’s Best Hidden Gem
When my Bulgarian host said that we had to rush through Plovdiv’s marvelous Old Town
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My Favorite Part of Bulgaria: A Walk Through the Hidden Highlands
It’s easy to fall in love with Plovdiv, marvel at the churches in Sofia, or
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One Day in Plovdiv, Bulgaria: A Tour of Europe’s Oldest City
You won’t find Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria, on most people’s radar —
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One Day in Sofia: Banitsas, Bells, and the Bronze Age
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is both under-visited and underrated. I just spent a busy
Chasing the Northern Lights Outside Tromsø: 5 Days Watching and Waiting
Chasing the Northern Lights in Tromsø can be a magical experience — but given the...
3 Perfect Day Trips From Mesta, Chios: Beaches, Caves, Windmills & More
The northern Aegean island of Chios holds so many spectacular wonders, and the very best...
Reasons to Stay in Mesta, Chios: A Medieval Village You’ll Love
You'll find plenty of charming villages in Chios, a Greek island in the northern Aegean...
A Morning in Izmir, Turkey’s Pearl of the Aegean
Sometimes a city surprises me, which happened when I found myself with an unexpected morning...
One Day in Thessaloniki: A Walking Tour & Museum Visit
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From Marble to Mosaics: Thessaloniki’s Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is one of the largest and finest in Greece, filled...
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