Category: Europe

7 Best Things To Do In Sheki, Azerbaijan

Looking for the best things to do in Sheki?  See my recommendations below. When researching places to visit in Azerbaijan, Sheki came up frequently. So we added two nights there to our itinerary, especially since it was en route to the Georgia land border which we were planning to cross. Situated in the foothills of […]

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25 Best Things to Do in Baku, Azerbaijan

Are you planning a visit to Azerbaijan and looking for the best things to do in Baku ? See my recommendations below. Azerbaijan was not at the top of our bucket list. However, due to last-minute planning on our side and complicated visas for other destinations, it ended up being a relatively easy, spontaneous trip, […]

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18 Best Things to do in Budapest, Hungary

Are you planning a visit to the capital of Hungary? Here are the best things to do in Budapest on your first visit. Budapest is an enchanting city located on the banks of the Danube River. With its captivating history, stunning architecture, and lively atmosphere, it is a destination brimming with must-visit spots. If this […]

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9 Best Things To Do In London With Kids (or without)

London is a family-friendly city with loads of things to do with kids. This is what my kids enjoyed on their first visit to London - in random order. However, if you don't have kids with you, then you will still enjoy them. 9 Best things to do in London with kids (or without) 1. […]

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How to see Lisbon in one day - 10 best things to do

Wondering how to see Lisbon in one day or what the 10 best things to do in Lisbon are? Read my recommendations below. Lisbon was not on our initial Spain and Portugal plan, however since it was en route from Seville to Porto, from where we would fly out to Dubai, we decided to include […]

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10 best things to do in Venice

Top 10 things to do in Venice It is difficult to choose just 10 things to do in Venice. From my last whirlwind visit to Venice about 18 years ago, I just remember being serenaded with “Sole Mio” on a gondola ride through the canals and posing for old-fashioned non-digital photos in St Mark’s Square. This […]

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10 Best things to do in Granada

The best things to do in Granada “If there were a beauty contest lining up all the towns and cities of Spain, Granada would surely be declared the fairest of them all – it’s a heart-stealer.” The Cities Book ­- Lonely Planet Named after the ambrosial pomegranate, Granada is an enchanting city with a fascinating […]

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14 Best Things To Do In Bratislava, Slovakia

Looking for the best things to do in Bratislava on your first visit, read on... Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is a city teeming with history, architectural beauties, and cultural experiences. Though it may be smaller in size compared to other European capitals, its charm is undeniable. We visited Bratislava by train from Vienna, en […]

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How I Was Denied Entry Into Georgia

How I Was Denied Entry Into Georgia Or How I Crossed The Land Border From Azerbaijan Into Georgia And Back Again When my husband, my son and I planned our trip to Azerbaijan, we decided that it would be a good idea to combine it with Georgia and Armenia, as they were near each other […]

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