For most people, the list of unique places to visit in the UK is a simple few.
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Scotland’s Crown Jewel
I hope my Isle of Skye travel itinerary inspires you to plan a trip there.
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My list of the best road trips in Italy isn’t exhaustive—but I hope you’ll find it exhilarating.
Continue ReadingIs Bucharest Worth Visiting?
Bucharest is the sum of strange parts.
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Is Portugal still worth visiting?
Continue ReadingShould You Visit the Algarve?
I loved the Algarve at first sight—and then upon digging deeper, I kind of hated it.
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When approaching Portugal as a traveler, it’s tempting to see the country as a binary.
Continue ReadingThe World’s Sweetest Wine Region
I wasn’t sure what to think of the Douro Valley as I drove into it from Porto.
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Both Lisbon and Porto are worth visiting if you have time.
Continue ReadingHow to Fall in Love With Lisbon
Sizing Lisbon up before you’ve been there isn’t necessarily easy.
Continue ReadingNorway’s Queen Cit(ies)
For me, Oslo vs Bergen isn’t an especially close contest.
Continue ReadingSpain, But With Your Own Set of Wheels
There are some situations where having a car makes it much easier to get around in Spain than it would be otherwise.
Continue ReadingIs Reykjavik Worth Visiting?
Iceland is great for many things, but cities and urban life are not generally among them.
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Do you need a car in Iceland?
Continue ReadingShould You Visit Dubrovnik or Split?
Today, I invite you to focus on a single (but very important) question.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Sardinia
First impressions are valid—and important—even if we can all admit they shouldn’t be the last word.
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