50 Ways to Experience ISTANBUL
So you’re travelling to Istanbul and you have no idea where to begin. That’s understandable, the city is massive (it spans two continents!) and…
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Istanbul, It’s a Great Place to Linger
For the past two months I used Istanbul as my little jump off point for trips to Bulgaria, Israel and Jordan, accumulating as many…
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Whirling Dervishes: Attending a Sema Ceremony in Istanbul
I jolted in my seat as the five cloaked mystics slapped their palms to the ground and rose in unison. The entire room was…
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Sofia is for foodies!
I just got back from a spur of the moment trip to Sofia, and while I had a difficult time connecting with the city,…
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Radisson Blu Plaza: A Slice of Finnish Design
During my visit to Helsinki I got to stay at the Radisson Blu Plaza, a hotel that knows how to blend tradition with a…
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Olde Hansa: A Medieval Dining Experience in Tallinn
Last week I wrote about my visit to Tallinn and I told you that one of the highlights was dining at a medieval inspired restaurant….
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Kayaking on the Archipelago Sea
“Just don’t fall in. Don’t fall in.” The waters were icy cold in defiance of summer as I dipped my feet into the Archipelago…
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Tallinn, Estonia: An Enchanting Day Trip from Helsinki
While we were in Finland, Sam and I couldn’t resist the urge to take a trip to yet another new European country. Just a two…
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Farmors Cafe: A Taste of Country Living in Högsåra
There is a little cafe, in a little village, on a little island in the middle of the Finnish archipelago that I have not…
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Spending the Night in Jail: Helsinki’s Prison Hotel
“What was that? Did you hear that noise?” The mysterious sound woke me up from my sleep and I sat up in bed in…
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