Travelling Europe

Places You Won’t Find in Regular Tourist Guides

SOURCE: Spotted By Locals | DATE: n/a

“Think outside the box”, “travel beyond the well-trodden path”, “explore like a local”… these are familiar...

Why I pulled out of the World Tourism Forum in Istanbul

SOURCE: Y Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

At this moment, I was meant to be 30,000 feet up in the air somewhere over Europe getting ready to soon land in Istanbul and speak at the World...

Havana: The Caribbean’s Mightiest Port, 500 Years Ago

SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

A first stop for any sightseer in Havana is the fort. Peering across its rusty old cannon to see how a tiny and easily protected strait of water led...

Communism in Cuba

SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Part of being a tourist in Cuba is sorting out the puzzle of its ideology and its struggling economy. With the country opening up to tourism,...

The Civil Rights Trail: Significant Locations in the Struggle for Freedom

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February is Black History Month in the United States, a time to reflect on the struggles and accomplishments of black Americans in their pursuit to...

3 ways to unleash your inner adventurer in Jordan

SOURCE: A Luxury Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Jordan, with its vast desert landscapes and awe inspiring canyons, vibrant cities and quiet Wadi camps, is a destination of incredible contrasts, and...

Photograph of the week: Bondi Beach, Sydney

SOURCE: A Luxury Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Every year in Sydney, the popular Vivid Festival transforms the city into a mesmerising display of lights, sounds and interactive art. The festival...

2 Days in Cologne (Carnival Edition)

SOURCE: Spotted By Locals | DATE: n/a

Lying on the banks of the river Rhine, Cologne is a city of contrasts. Germany’s fourth-largest cities is a busy and dynamic urban centre, yet...

How Traveling Abroad In Your Twenties Will Ruin Your Life

SOURCE: The Savvy Backpacker | DATE: n/a

Travel can ruin your life... kind of. The post How Traveling Abroad In Your Twenties Will Ruin Your Life appeared first on Guide To Backpacking...

Guide to Sex and Hooking Up While Traveling Europe

SOURCE: The Savvy Backpacker | DATE: n/a

Let’s be honest… sex and hooking up while traveling around Europe is a major part of the “European experience.” It...

Welcome to Havana

SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Flying into Havana after dark, I was struck by how dimly lit the city was. Touching down, it was the darkest airstrip I’d ever landed on. For such...

10 Style and Packing Tips for Holiday Travels

SOURCE: Y Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

No, I’m not writing this post. I’m definitely not the person who can teach you about style, nor about packing. I’m a last minute...

Why I pulled out of Istanbul

SOURCE: Y Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

At this moment, I was meant to be 30,000 feet up in the air somewhere over Europe getting ready to soon land in Istanbul and speak at the World...

Rick Steves’ Cuba Report

SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

One of the hottest topics among American travelers lately is Cuba. Can we visit now? Is it legal? How does it work? I just got back from a (fully...

5 top tips for a luxury weekend in Amsterdam

SOURCE: A Luxury Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Amsterdam, the stunning capital city of The Netherlands, is quickly becoming one of Europes premier destinations for the high end crowd. The...

A weekend with Spotter Gol in Cologne

SOURCE: Spotted By Locals | DATE: n/a

Good morning everyone! I am Gol (@calory ) and this weekend I am taking over this account in order to show you my beloved hometown Cologne! |...

26 Cheap Things To Do, Eat and See in New Orleans

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Big cities can be a drain on the wallet, with pricey options for food, entertainment and transportation, but New Orleans, Louisiana, is...

Finally! A Ringtone for the Rick Steves Traveler

SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Going to the big travel shows around the USA (Chicago and Dallas the last two weekends, LA and the Bay Area coming up), I meet lots of enthusiastic...