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Montenegro Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Plan Your Trip
Seville’s Noble Houses: Which Casas to Visit and in What Order
Seville was a rich trade city for centuries, which means it didn’t lack in noble houses or casas. Several of them are now open to visitors. The casas in Seville fascinate with their beautiful courtyards, tiled fountains and walls, gorgeous ornate arches, numerous art pieces and so much more. These casas are not unknown, but […] The post Seville’s Noble House
2 Days in Seville: A Step-by-Step Itinerary for Highlights and Hidden Corners
Two days in Seville is the right balance for a first visit. It will give you enough time to see the major sights, but also to enjoy the city and explore in more depth. You will have time for the things that make Seville more fun, like the noble houses, Triana, the rooftop views from […] The post 2 Days in Seville: A Step-by-Step Itinerary for Highlights and
Visiting the Mezquita of Cordoba: A Practical Guide to Spain’s Most Unusual Monument
Spain has so much to offer for visitors that even a one-of-a-kind site like the Mezquita of Cordoba is sometimes overshadowed. But while I’ve seen a lot of religious monuments around the world, this one is unlike any of them. Its structure, patterns, the rows of red and white striped arches going on and on […] The post Visiting the Mezquita of Cordoba: A Pra
Egypt Scams and Hassles: How to Prepare for an Incredible but Exhausting Trip
If you have talked to anyone who visited Egypt, the first thing you will hear is how exhausting it all is. The country is notorious with its scams and unpleasant situations that travelers encounter at every turn. So most people say they will never go back. I will also add my two cents – this […] The post Egypt Scams and Hassles: How to Prepare for an Incredi
Day Trip to Saqqara and Dahshur: Pyramids That Rival Giza
I am sure I am not the only one who expected the Giza Pyramids to be the highlight of our visit to Cairo. We ended up much more impressed by the pyramids in Saqqara and Dahshur than the famous ones at Giza. A day trip to Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis was the best day trip […] The post Day Trip to Saqqara and Dahshur: Pyramids That Rival Giza first appeared on
Cairo Travel Guide: How to Plan Your Visit to Egypt’s Most Chaotic City
Best Restaurants and Cafes in Cairo: Traditional Flavors and Specialty Coffee
I love Arab food, so finding good places to eat in Cairo was high on my list before the trip. Thankfully, the city didn’t disappoint. The food scene here is as contradictory as the city itself. You have ancient ahwas where men have been playing backgammon over Turkish coffee for decades, modern specialty coffee shops […] The post Best Restaurants and Cafes i
Visiting Park Güell in Barcelona: Avoid the Uphill Walk or Beat the Crowds
Park Güell is my favorite site in Barcelona. You might be surprised, as it’s not that magnificent, as Sagrada Familia, but it feels much more approachable. Either way it should be on every traveler’s itinerary, even if you only have a day in Barcelona. I have visited the park twice. The first time I didn’t […] The post Visiting Park Güell in Barcelona: Avoid
Visiting Sagrada Familia in Barcelona: Practical Guide to Gaudí’s Forest of Stone and Light
Sagrada Familia is the first thing anyone thinks of, when they mention Barcelona. Along with Park Güell and Gaudí’s casas, it’s what sets Barcelona apart from any other European city. I have now visited it twice, once on my own a few years ago, and again with my parents another time. I do believe it’s […] The post Visiting Sagrada Familia in Barcelona: Pract