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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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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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How to Find the Best Airbnb Deals
As someone who literally lives in Airbnbs, I've had plenty of practice finding the best Airbnb deals! I thought it was time that to share my expertise in the area, so that you can find the best Airbnb for your needs at the cheapest price.
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Hiking Romania’s Fagaras Mountains: Avrig Lake and Scara Peak
If you're looking for an adventure, then the Fagaras Mountains in Romania are for you! We discovered this beautiful, challenging 21km route which offers stunning views into the valley as well as dramatic mountain vistas, waterfalls and a glacial lake.
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The Golden Rules of Being A Good Airbnb Guest
If you're a considerate traveller (which I'm sure you are), it's important to you to make a good impression when visiting a country. One excellent way to achieve that is to be on your best behaviour when staying in someone else's home - whether it's an Airbnb, a guesthouse or other privately-run accommodation. Additionally, if you're a user of Airbnb, it's beneficial that hosts leave good reviews about you a guest, meaning you have no issues when booking a new accommodation. For these reasons, I've come up with the Golden Rules of Being a Good Airbnb Guest!
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Three Alternative European Wine Destinations
France, Spain, Australia, California.. All places we know and associate with producing great wines. However, wine culture goes far beyond these famous names. We think some of these lesser known destinations deserve to be on the map too.
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6 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country filled with beautiful architecture, unique natural environments and rich cultural traditions. Here are six fascinating facts that took us by surprise during our journey through Bulgaria!
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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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What to know about Ardino
The town of Ardino was the next stop on trip through the quiet backroads of Bulgaria's countryside. Much like the rest of Bulgaria, it turned out to a very worthwhile destination...
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A love letter to (North) Macedonia: Part 2
A necessary Part 2 to A love letter to (North) Macedonia. The previous post ended up being longer than intended due to an outpouring of appreciation from me, so here is the second part!
Stories from Greek island life & beyond
