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All you need to know to plan a visit to the Palace of Versailles

Sunday, 05 February 2023 by Juan Martinez
All you need to know to plan a visit to the Palace of Versailles
From tickets to the best times to visit, here is a complete guide to everything you need to know to plan your visit to the Palace of Versailles in France.  Known as one of the most magnificent palaces on earth, the Palace of Versailles is probably ranked very high by every traveller in Europe. The
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Must-visit destinations along Spain’s Mediterranean coast for first timers

Thursday, 25 August 2022 by Featured post
Three must-visit destinations along Spain's Mediterranean coast for first timers
Excellent beaches, mouth-watering food, and lots of cultural activities. It seems Autumn is the time to visit Spain.  With Spain announcing free rail journeys from September until the end of the year on commuter and medium-distance routes, the Iberian peninsula becomes the best place to travel in Europe this Autumn. Additionally, while most of northern
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What is the 9-Euro Ticket – A perfect pass for traveling across Germany this Summer

Friday, 20 May 2022 by Juan Martinez
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One transport ticket that is valid for an entire month, lets you travel all across Germany, and costs only 9 euros? What sounds like the craziest idea of all is today a reality. After it was announced the German government was discussing a pilot program in which a nationwide transport ticket valid for an entire
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Kumpir instead of sauerkraut – Exploring Berlin’s best international cuisine

Thursday, 07 October 2021 by Juan Martinez
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If you want to taste a bite from any region around the globe, Berlin is the place to go. These are some of the most diverse, delicious and best places to try international cuisine in Berlin. “Berliners love to eat sausages and schnitzel”. This is probably the most common misconception about the citizens of the
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Which are the most beautiful street art murals in Berlin

Friday, 01 October 2021 by Juan Martinez
Where is the best street art in Berlin
Berlin is a magnet for street art. From the political murals hidden in the suburbs to colorful street art that leaves you speechless, these are the best street art murals Berlin has to offer From its outstanding and world-renowned museums, to the street art movement artists began in the 1960s against the government, Berlin has
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Tip of the day – How to spend each evening of the week in Berlin

Tuesday, 14 September 2021 by Juan Martinez
How to spend each evening of the week in Berlin
Known as one of the most dynamic cities in the world, Berlin is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. What to do and where to go is what I’m going to tell you now I’ve been living in Berlin for the past 4 years and I can’t recall how many times I had trouble
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How to eat like a local in Spain

Sunday, 05 September 2021 by Juan Martinez
How to eat like a local in Spain
Fresh ingredients, excellent meat quality and world renowned wines. Eating in Spain is not just a daily need, it is a full culinary adventure   If there is a country, where going to a restaurant is always a different surprising experience, it has to be Spain. It is delicious, but very slow. Relaxed, but extremely
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Traveling in Seville, Europe’s most underrated hidden gem

Friday, 27 August 2021 by Juan Martinez
Cathedral Seville with a drone
Enchanting, full of life and simply beautiful, everybody knows about Seville, but nobody tells you how captivating it really is If there is a place I’m happy I never saw on pictures before visiting it, it has to be Plaza de España in Seville. It is probably one of the most beautiful squares in the
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Exploring the „pueblos blancos“ – the white villages of Andalucia

Saturday, 14 August 2021 by Juan Martinez
Ronda - Exploring the „pueblos blancos“ – the white villages of Andalucia
Quiet, simple and extremely beautiful, the white villages of Andalucia deserve a visit on its own. Andalucia is unlike any other place in Europe. It’s an enchanting combination of middle eastern influences and Mediterranean culture. It is a place where travelers come looking for sun and beaches, but end up staying because of its rich
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The Liechtenstein Trail: Hiking across the world’s sixth-smallest nation

Monday, 07 December 2020 by Juan Martinez
Liechtenstein Trail View of Vaduz
Crossing the whole country and connecting all of Liechtenstein’s municipalities, the Liechtenstein Trail is a hike through a nation’s heritage Receiving only an average of 80,000 visitors each year, the tiny country of Liechtenstein is the least visited country in Europe. But don’t be concerned about its minimal influx of tourists or its small size
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Liechtenstein – Getting lost in the micro-country of the Alps

Monday, 30 November 2020 by Juan Martinez
Hiking Routes in Liechtenstein
Either hiking across the full country in just 3 days or exploring any of its 400km of trails, visiting Liechtenstein means experiencing the less known side of the Alps “Liechtenstein? What are you doing there for so long”. That was the usual reaction I was getting from my friends at home each time I mentioned
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Outdoor activities to do in the Dolomites

Friday, 20 November 2020 by Juan Martinez
Outdoor activities to do in the Dolomites
Cycling, hiking and rock climbing in Summer, while skiing and alpine mountaineering in Winter. The Italian Dolomites are a paradise for outdoor explorers It’s obvious I’m in love with the region of the Dolomites. They are not only in my opinion the most beautiful mountain landscape in Europe, but also one of the most diverse
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Dolomites‘ most adventurous hike – The Cortina Dolomiti Ultra Trekking

Friday, 13 November 2020 by Juan Martinez
Dolomites‘ most adventurous hike - The Cortina Dolomiti Ultra Trekking
Covering some of the best spots in the Dolomites, the Cortina Dolomiti Ultra Trekking is the ultimate hiking trek for adventure seekers in Europe There is nothing more fascinating that waking up after the sun comes out and realize you just slept in a mountain hut above the clouds. This is how days start, when
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Hiking the most epic route in the Dolomites – the Alta Via 1

Sunday, 08 November 2020 by Juan Martinez
Alta Via 1 - Hiking Passo Giau - Dolomites
Named as one of the most extraordinary hikes in the world, the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites is an adventure any hiking lover should experience at least once in a lifetime. After emerging from an extinct tropical sea around 70 million years ago, the sharp limestone peaks of the Dolomites are some of the
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How to plan a road trip in the Alps

Thursday, 29 October 2020 by Juan Martinez
Road Trip maps in the Alps
A road trip in the Alps is a once in lifetime experience and as any other multi-country road trip, the more you prepare for it, the better is it. When it comes to planning a road trip across the Alps, I was kind of disappointed with the information I found online. Most articles (from bloggers
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Road trip in the Alps: Driving through the Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Monday, 19 October 2020 by Juan Martinez
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
If you are planning a road trip in the Alps, the highest mountain pass road of Austria should be a must. This is the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Surrounded by a stunning scenery of colorful flower meadows, snowy peaks, glaciers and serpentine roads at 2400 meters, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road makes you feel part
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Visiting an ice cave in Austria: Eisriesenwelt or Dachstein?

Friday, 09 October 2020 by Juan Martinez
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I visited the Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave and Dachstein Ice Cave in Austria and explored a world of ice and frost When I think about Summer in the Alps, I can’t imagine visiting an ice cave in Austria. Hot and long Summer days are usually for me associated with outdoors activities and swims at the late,
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