Backpacking Europe in winter doesn’t sound so enticing at first thought. The weather is cold, the winter days are shorter, and some attractions are even closed during the winter. On top of that, it’s highly recommendable to get travel insurance in case of weather-related flight/trains delays. However, there are still some major advantages while traveling around …
Caucasus
Are you planning to travel to the Caucasus soon? Check out our Caucasus travel archives to get some useful tips before you visit.
Most cities in Europe are relatively safe and violent crimes are pretty unusual. In fact, the largest cities in Europe are arguably safer than most large cities in the US. However, Eastern and Central Europe are still a bit different than the western part of the Old Continent. The rapid spike of tourism in these …
When I travel, I always have this driving force behind that wills me on to go where people normally don’t for one reason or another. The thirst for knowledge and curiosity for the unknown are the main forces that are pushing me to keep doing this and could be your key ingredient to visiting Armenia. …
This small country located in the southern part of the Caucasus doesn’t get a lot of visitors but the ones that do visit are left in awe from what all the country has to offer. You can find literally anything in Azerbaijan, from majestic mountains and lush nature through hundreds of kilometers of coastline and …
Georgia is a beautiful country in the heart of the Caucasus, tucked between Europe and Asia at the crossroad of the two continents and because of this, you can find a lot of unique sights here. Planning a trip to Georgia means visiting the birthplace of wine, exploring a country with an amazing cuisine that’s …
Europe is filled with delights, from food and nightlife to amazing natural landscapes. However, where Europe truly excels is in history. The Old Continent is home to some of the most incredible historical sites in the world; from Greeks, Romans, ancient Britons, and Moors to ancient sites, Medieval architecture, and the World Wars of the …
I know that a lot of you probably can’t even find Georgia on a map and you might be here searching for information about traveling to the US state of Georgia. If you did, don’t leave right away, and let me share a few things about Georgia, the country located at the crossroads between Europe …
You know, when most people think of Turkey, they might picture bustling bazaars, aromatic kebabs, or ancient ruins (and rightly so!), but don’t sleep on the beach towns in Turkey. Turkey has access to 4 seas- the Mediterranean to the south, the Aegean to the west, the Sea of Marmara between the European and Asian land masses, …
Istanbul is a city that takes breakfast very seriously. From simple combos like delicious simit (think of it as Turkey’s answer to the bagel) and Turkish tea to full-blown buffet-style breakfasts, the breakfast options here are practically unlimited, and in this article, we’ll teach you everything there is to know about breakfast in Istanbul. Helpful …
The coffee culture is an existential part of Istanbul’s existence and a very important part of everyday life in the City with Seven Hills. Istanbul is a city of sacred tradition and coffee is certainly one of them. As you’ll be able to see in this post, there are many incredible cafes in Istanbul and …