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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LISBON
Picturesque Lisbon – the capital of Portugal is not like the other big cities in Europe. The colorful and surprisingly sensual city with numerous bright sights is one of the most interesting places in the European continent. Lisbon is located about 17 km from the Atlantic coast, thanks to the warm oceanic winds which create a comfortable climate for living and traveling both in winter and in summer. “The city on seven hills,” as the Portuguese capital is also called, has a difficult history and each era has left its architectural heritage. The Moors, for example, left fortifications, rebuilt later in the castle of Sao Georges. Gothic temples, surrounded by…
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TRAVEL TO POLAND ON A BUDGET; PART 2 – WARSAW ON A BUDGET
My boyfriend and I arrived in Warsaw by a high-speed train from Krakow. Before I start with our adventures in Warshaw, take a look at my post about some general information about Poland and our trip to Krakow. You can find it HERE. If you are looking to travel “smart” this travel guide about traveling to Warsaw on a budget is just what you need. The first feeling you get when you leave the railway station is that you are transported to a completely different country. As soon as we arrived we were impressed by the tall modern glass high-rise building of the Marriott Hotel. We could also tell that…
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TRAVEL TO POLAND ON A BUDGET; PART 1 – KRAKOW ON A BUDGET
A trip to Poland exceeded all my expectations. What do I mean? Look, I expected to see the usual ex-Soviet country, where you can take a break for a few days and with a small budget. BUT! In the end, I visited not only a highly developed democratic country with European values but also one of the tourist gems of Europe and the best part that you can visit Poland on a budget. I went on this trip with my travel companion and boyfriend D-Papa. During the planning of this trip, I only had 5 days and I wanted to see as much as I could. Therefore, I chose a…
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TRADITIONAL POLISH FOOD: WHAT YOU REALLY SHOULD TRY
After visiting Poland, I realized that traditional Polish food deserves an exclusive post. Are you ready to gain a few pounds?? So let’s see what delicious dishes I tried and tested in this beautiful country. Polish national dishes are very hearty, but, despite this, they are very tasty. Most Polish treats are meat dishes that are prepared in a variety of ways. Personally, I recommend trying soups, breaded pork, bigos stew, golabki, and pierogi. In Poland, they bake excellent bread and make delicious sausage. Also very popular are various pickles made from cucumbers, cabbage, and tomato. Every lunch and dinner began with soups! In Polish cuisine, there is a wide…
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WINTER HOLIDAYS IN CYPRUS: WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO SEE
NICOSIA – AYIA NAPA – PROTARAS – NICOSIA PART 3 READ MORE: CYPRUS FOR WINTER HOLIDAYS PART 1 AND PART 2 The day after our trip, we were preparing for our Christmas Eve dinner and continuing winter holidays in Cyprus. In Cyprus, as well as in Greece, Сhristmas is celebrated on December 25. So we spent Christmas Eve with my boyfriends family at a restaurant and then went out with our friends for cocktails. The main celebration was the next day when everyone gathered at the big Christmas table. This is the moment when you feel like a part of a big Cypriot family and, believe me, their families are…
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WINTER HOLIDAYS IN CYPRUS: WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO SEE
NICOSIA – LIMASSOL – PAPHOS – NICOSIA PART 2 For more information check also PART 1 and PART 3 We continued our winter holidays in Cyprus with a trip to Limassol. The road from Nicosia to Limassol took us a little over an hour and was quite comfortable. I pre-booked the hotel Kapetanios Odyssia for one night in order to get to know the city better. This is a 3 * hotel and has a good location near the seafront, SPA, a rich breakfast, and a reasonable price – everything that is necessary for one or several nights stays. LIMASSOL CYPRUS The first thing that catches your eye when entering…
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WINTER HOLIDAYS IN CYPRUS: WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO SEE
NICOSIA PART 1 You think that Cyprus is only a summer destination, No, it is not! I visited this beautiful island during my winter holidays and found a lot of interesting things to do and where to go during the winter holidays in Cyprus! By the way, since I had an excellent local guide (my boyfriend) I managed to see all the most interesting and worthwhile things on the island, to visit the most delicious Cypriot tavern, take a walk through the medieval castle, check the acoustics in the Ancient Amphitheater,ride on the Ferris wheel in the two Christmas parks, cross the Occupied Cypriot-Turkish border, “update” my wardrobe, visit the…
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3 days in Lisbon: the main attractions
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ΤΟP PORTUGUESE FOOD: DISHES YOU NEED TO TRY
Portugal amazed me not only by its rich history and endless ocean with gorgeous golden sanded beaches but also by its simple, healthy and tasty cuisine. For me, a leisure trip to Portugal turned into a real gastronomic tour. So, let’s see what real Portuguese dishes you need to try, definitely ? SOUPS I love soups a lot and Portugal was my best cure, to choose from a variety of soups. The weather was chilly during the end of October, which is a good time to search for the best soups. So if you’re in Portugal during this time, make sure you taste the most famous soup called Caldo Verde. It is an…
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4 HOURS IN ROME: HOW TO SEE EVERYTHING
My flight to Portugal was with an eight-hour stopover in Rome. I realized that for a full tour in Rome Ι needed at least 3 days, but I didn’t want to waste my time and decided to make a maximum quick tour of the city in about 4 hours. Do you think it’s impossible to stay 4 hours in Rome and see everything? YES? Not at all, and below you will find how to see Rome in 4 hours and to taste a real Italian pizza. So, let’s start…Here you will find how to see everything if you have only 4 hours in Rome FROM AIRPORT TO ROME I arrived…
