Category: Balkans, Greece & Türkiye
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Where to Eat in Polis, Cyprus: 6 Restaurants and Tavernas I Recommend
The best places to eat in Polis, Cyprus, from old-school meze at Moustakallis to sunset dinners on the water in Latchi.
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How to Spend a Week in Rhodes Greece
Planning a trip to Rhodes, Greece? This 7-day Rhodes itinerary is a good mix of beach days, boat days, a proper old town to explore, and a day trip to Lindos without feeling rushed. Base yourself in Faliraki, which makes it easy to reach pretty much everywhere else on this…
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How to Spend a Belgrade Layover: 24 Hours in Serbia’s Capital
Have a Belgrade layover with Air Serbia? Here’s how I spent 24 hours in Serbia’s capital, including where to stay, how to get from Belgrade Airport to the city center, what to eat, and whether it’s worth leaving the airport.
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Day Trip from Sarandë (Albania) to Corfu (Greece)
How to do a day trip from Sarandë, Albania to Corfu, Greece: the ferry and border crossing, what to see in Corfu Old Town, beaches near the port, where to eat, and where to stay if you go longer.
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How to Choose the Best Greek Island (By Travel Style & Budget)
My family thinks of me as their personal travel agent, even to places I haven’t been. My mom is going to Greece soon and asked me which islands she should visit. I’ve done a lot of research and put this guide together mostly for my Mom, but also to help…
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Albania Is About to Blow Up: Cost of Living, Culture & Why I’d Move to the Albanian Riviera
Why I think Albania is Europe’s next big destination: the people, history, wine, food, cost of living, and the pros and cons of moving to the Albanian Riviera.
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13 Best Cafés in Vlorë, Albania (and Why You Need to Try a Freddo)
I visited 21 cafés during my stay in Albania. These are the 13 best cafés in Vlorë, from people-watching spots to beachside coffee, plus what a freddo is.
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Zagreb, Croatia: Plitvice National Park & Day Trip to Slovenia
A week in Zagreb, Croatia, solo: the best restaurants, a day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park, and crossing into Slovenia for Ljubljana and Lake Bled.
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The Perfect Albania Road Trip: Where to Go, Why Albania is Amazing
Albania looks tiny on the map, but it’s packed with mountains, beaches, and castle cities. Here’s the road trip route an Albanian friend gave me, from Shkodër to Berat.
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Living in Vlorë, Albania: What It’s Really Like on the Albanian Riviera
What three weeks living in Vlorë on the Albanian Riviera is really like: getting there from Tirana, costs, beaches, the Bay of Grama boat tour, and the history behind the city.