Boring, the Baltic states? At first glance, the three countries lining up the Baltic Sea to the East – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania – may not seem like the most obvious or exciting of European destinations… but they have a lot more to offer than you probably think. In fact, they may just be among the best places to backpack in Europe. Whether you’re an adventurer, culture vulture, beach bum, or ...
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Just the name "El Paso" evokes exotic adventures. When it comes to outdoor thrills in the United States, this city in the far western corner of Texas has plenty to deliver. While El Paso has been ranked the safest large city in the U.S. for four years in a row, this city at the Mexican border retains some of the flavour of the Wild West, while its surroundings hold a ...
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Les Gets is one of the resorts that make up the Portes du Soleil ski area on the French-Swiss border. It is famed for its excellent food and is the perfect ski destination for foodie travellers who want to eat well after a hard day on the slopes. Les Gets is only an hour from Geneva airport, and this cosy and traditional French village offers the choice of over 50 ...
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Guess what? My boyfriend and I recently added a new citizenship to our collection of visas, passport stamps, and confused identities. Last month, we became members of the citizenM universe when we stayed at CitizenM Amsterdam!But let me rewind.It's ironic that I fell for a Dutchman, since The Netherlands have been a big gap in my travels. Until last month, I had never been, and I knew shamefully little about ...
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Travelling alone can be a very eye-opening and liberating experience. It hones your sense of self-reliance, and you don't have to please anyone (other than yourself!) when deciding what to do, where to go, or who to see... but it is quite different from travelling with a friend, loved one, or in a large group. Here are my top tips to help budding solo travellers do that lone wolf explorer ...
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