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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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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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Kotroni: How to Spend a Month in the South Pindus Mountains
Buried in central Greece, far from the azure waters of the Mediterranean or the iconic white domes of the Cyclades, lie some quiet mountains with their own kind of magic. We happened upon Kotroni quite by chance; after not being allowed to enter Turkey, our search criteria for the next month's accommodation was simply "mountains" and "affordable price" anywhere in the Balkans. I think I should let fate do our travel planning more often…
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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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