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Filla to Castle Likarios: Easy day Hike
About Filla (Fylla, Phylla) Village Just a ten-minute drive south of Chalkida, the village of Filla (Φύλλα) is notable for the ruin of Likarios Castle—where someone has memorably spray-painted “Όχι” (“No”) in thick white letters across its stones. On the far side of the dry Lilas Potamos riverbed, you’ll also spot the twin towers of Mytika, like something out of Tolkein. We’d driven past the village previously, spotting the castle and wondered what it was like. Today, we decided to find out. Parking in the village, as in most of Greece, is pretty easy. Finding a spot in the shade though is not so simple! We set off at 11am—early…
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The Ultimate Digital Nomad Guide To Antalya Province, Turkey, In Winter
Turkey recently launched a Digital Nomad Visa allowing stays of 1 year, with the possibility of extension. Whilst Turkey is a well-loved destination for it’s five month summer season, visitor numbers are much lower in the winter months. We spent the January – March in Turkey working remotely. Here’s what we found…
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11 Useful Things to Know Before Visiting Istanbul in Winter
Istanbul is a lively, thriving and fascinating place to visit year round. If you prefer cooler weather, like to avoid the crowds, or have a limited budget, then it's actually the perfect time to explore the most visited city of 2023.
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Visiting Tlos Ancient City and Saklikent Canyon | Daytrip from Kalkan or Fethiye
For a fantastic daytrip from Fethiye or Kalkan, I recommend Tlos Ancient city and Saklikent National Park. After spending one month living in the western part of Antalya region, we visited many ancient sites in the region and Tlos is definitely our favourite and one of our top things to do near Kalkan. Conveniently, there are a number of other attractions in the neighbouring Saklikent National Park, including Saklikent Gorge, one of the deepest in Europe.
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Is Morocco A Good Destination For Digital Nomads?
We chose Morocco as a base for three months to escape the European winter. This time allowed us to fully experience this fascinating North African country. But would we recommend it for digital nomads? Read on for my in-depth, nomad's guide to Morocco.
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A Tour of Morocco’s Stunning Atlantic Coast
We discover Morocco’s beautiful and varied Atlantic coast, including Agadir, Taghazout, Essouira, El Jadida and Tangier.
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Fes, Meknes and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun: Morocco’s ‘Golden Triangle’
Fes, Meknes and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun should be given an appropriately jazzy catchphrase label like “Morocco’s Golden Triangle”. Located within a short driving distance of one-another, they make a great trio of destinations for tourists visiting north-eastern Morocco.
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Macedonia Revisited
We all enjoy countries for different reasons; sometimes we have special memories there. Perhaps we found the beauty of the nature or the elegance of the cities particularly charming. Sometimes you visit somewhere though and you feel moved. This is how we feel about Macedonia. It’s a small country with a great deal of heart.
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How to Spend a month in Sibiu, Romania
The first thing anyone who has visited Sibu will tell is how incredibly beautiful it is. The historial old town is distilled Transylvanian fantasy; each building has it's own character. Together they have more colours than a rainbow. People love exploring it's streets and admiring the quirky corners. It's so photogenic, in fact, that my yoga teacher and two-year resident of Sibiu commented that she still takes photos like a tourist. Sibiu is just a very beautiful city.
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The Hidden Charms of Kardzhali
The last stop off on our Bulgarian tour is the small city of Kardzhali. A city which, at first glance, may not appear especially aesthetically pleasing but has hidden charms for those who look. Close to the borders of both Greece (just 1.5 hours from the Mediterranean) and Turkey, it makes a great last resting point.
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