During the socialist era, the Soviet Union had many closed cities that were hidden not only from the prying eyes of enemies but also from its own people. These cities weren’t even shown on the map until 1993 but there were thousands of people living in them which effectively didn’t exist. Most of these closed …
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Traveling the world is incredibly exciting and the unique modes of transport found in different places on the planet make the whole experience even better. Buses, local trains, and cabs sound so boring after trying some of the world’s most unique modes of transportation. Most of them are a result of different cultures and traditions …
We’ve all heard about the most famous tourist attractions in the US featured in famous movies or travel magazines. But just like every other country, the US has a lot of hidden places that many people aren’t even aware they exist. Additionally, a lot of Americans go abroad to travel the world every year without even …
Romania is a fish-shaped country in Eastern Europe, dotted with medieval castles and living museums of small villages where a peaceful, archaic way of life is well-preserved. There are many beautiful places in Romania worth visiting, including the heaviest building in the world, Europe’s largest mammal, has the highest concentration of bears in the old …
Traveling to another country with a completely different culture is a difficult but very rewarding experience. This kind of adventure allows you to learn some valuable life lessons and broaden your horizon. However, this can also be a traumatic experience, especially if you run into scammers or another kind of trouble. This country is a …
Traveling with family, friends or people you love is an amazing experience. You create moments that you will cherish for the rest of your life with the people you love. But is it weird to travel alone? If you ask me, there’s something rewarding and daring in the experience of traveling alone that makes people …
With an area of roughly 505,000 square kilometers, Spain is the second biggest country in Western Europe after France and surprisingly, the second most mountainous after Switzerland. However, Spain is not a famous winter destination and is more famous for its beaches, as it covers just over 8,000 kilometers of coastline. Just like these, there are some …
I always define Bulgaria as the European gem many people are looking for but don’t know how to find it yet. Bulgaria is the last stop of the former Soviet Bloc where the Old Balkan Mountains crash into the Black Sea and where the West meets the East. I know it’s a cliche thing to …
A majestic country spanning over two continents, Turkey is a beautiful country of some of the most hospitable people in the world that will always hold a special place in my heart. Solo travel in Turkey was my first solo travel experience and I fell in love with Turkey at first sight, as soon as …
He who contemplates the depths of Paris is seized with vertigo. Nothing is more fantastic nor more tragic. Nothing is more sublime. A Paris in a day itinerary sure sounds like a mission impossible. However, I’ll do my best to help you see as much as you can from the City of Light with this …