You can’t help but fall in love with the city of Berat. Situated in the middle of the mountains it looks like an ancient amphitheater. Whoever visits this city is not only impressed by the architecture but also by the warm and simple local life. Although one of the main … Read More
When most people learn about the abolition of slavery in school, the key milestones they’re taught are when the USA and Britain ended the abhorrent practice, but did you know that the tiny Republic of Ragusa (known as Dubrovačka Republika in Croatian, now modern day Dubrovnik and its surroundings) was … Read More
In line with the trend of redefining what a museum is, Zagreb provides a wide variety of museums to explore, from classical archaeology and history museums to places more innovative, interactive, and sometimes even controversial. To make your choice a little bit easier, we put together a list of those … Read More
As part of our 72 Hours In series we asked Giorgia, our woman in Rome, to tell us where she’d send a foreign friend on their first visit to Italy’s magnificent capital city and her hometown. Take it away Giorgia… There are some things in Rome that you really can’t … Read More
Ancient temples, whitewashed cube-like houses and captivating sunset views, are just a few of the reasons to visit the Cyclades. Greek cuisine in fact is a fantastic reason on its own to plan a trip to Greece. Due to its remarkable location in the Mediterranean and a favorable microclimate that … Read More
When in Budapest it’s all too easy to spend your time marvelling at the architecture and soaking up the atmosphere of the city, but there are some epic views to be had, even within the city limits. This fascinating city along the Danube is lesser known for its hiking routes. … Read More
Greece is home to 6,000 islands – 277 of which are inhabited, visiting all of them will certainly require a lifetime. The islands are divided into groups, and you will often hear mentions of the Cyclades, the Ioanian and the Dodecanese, among others. Each island group is known for its … Read More
Full of memorable food, early modern architecture, and memorable vistas, Vilnius packs a lot into its Old Town, to say nothing of the rest of the city, and its surroundings. We asked Ilona, a native of Vilnius, how she’d spend 72 hours showing a first time visitor around in her … Read More
After half a century under communism, Bucharest is returning to the once famously vibrant lifestyle hinted at by its gorgeous 19th century architecture, and old nickname, the “Little Paris.” Romanian cuisine is itself diverse and lively, with influences from neighbors such as Hungary and Serbia, distant relatives still linked by … Read More
Think you know everything about Italy? Think again. The land of the dolce vita has more than a few quirks and surprises for the curious traveler.