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Islands Full of Color: Burano & Murano, Italy
With a multi day boat pass in hand, I decided to spend some time in the nearby islands of Burano and Murano. In order to get a jump start on the tourist crowds, I took an early morning boat to the island of Burano. Riding the 45 min ferry (Vaporetto 12) through the Venetian lagoon Read more
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Maximizing my Time in Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich is not people’s first choice when it comes to Swiss cities, but the reasons why people skip it are the reasons that I really enjoyed it. Instead of feeling like a city for the tourists, Zurich felt like a place people live – even the old city part. Because I was staying about an Read more
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Living in the Renaissance: Mantova, Italy
After leaving tourist-swarmed Florence, Mantova (also called Mantua) was a breath of fresh air. It still has all the charm of an old Italian city, but without all of the people. Known as the city of lakes as it is surrounded by three man made lakes, Mantova’s restricted size has kept it small and community Read more
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There’s History in the Architecture: Tirana, Albania
Albania is one of those countries that sneaks up on you. Since it was isolated from the rest of the world until 1991 (people didn’t even know what a banana or coke was – according to the parents of my tour guide), it has had to catch up at record speed to the rest of Read more
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The Silent Power of Sifnos, Greece
I visited Sifnos in the last week of October, meaning the off season. The weather was mild (high 60s) and the water was still warm (by New England standards), so it was a perfect time for me to slow down and enjoy the nature of the island. I stayed in Kamares, the main port of Read more
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Getting Some Fresh Air: Split, Croatia
Every time I visit I city, I look for the green spaces. Diocletian’s Palace and the rest of the center of Split is all stone, no green, so I found time to venture outside of the city to breath in the fresh air of the mountains and sea. Located on the peninsula outside of Split’s Read more
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National Parks in Northern Albania
After my trip to Dumitor National Park in Montenegro got canceled because of snow, I was even more determined to travel to Theth National Park to experience the Albanian Alps first hand. So, even with rain and colder than normal temperatures in the forecast, I was undeterred. Buses leave Shkoder two times a day for Read more
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The Cultural Capital of Montenegro, Cetinje
After traveling from one cruise destination to the next, Cetinje was a breath of fresh air: the cool crisp air of early autumn. Coming from New England where fall foliage is a destination in itself, it was a welcome surprise to see the small groves of vibrant yellow and red trees. The whole city had a Read more
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A Perfect Cool Day on Korčula Island, Croatia
The weather hadn’t been cooperating for me during my time in Croatia. Usually in the mid 70s and sunny, the Bura winds brought low 60s, rain, and lots of wind for the last week of my stay in Croatia. So when the forecast called for sunny skies, I made sure to take full advantage of Read more
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The Land of Magic: Hill Towns of Istria, Croatia
Istria, the land of magic, is known for truffles, olive oil, and wine, so it’s not surprising that driving around the lush verdant hills is a joy in itself. The main roads wind through the Mirna valley, but the old towns are located at the tops of the hills beckoning you to go and explore. Read more
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