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Stories, tips, and inspiration from twenty years of crafting journeys across Europe and Africa from the Inspiration category

9 FEB, 2021

Provins, France: Off The Beaten Path

If you’re looking for a day trip from Paris that isn’t Versaille, the charming medieval town of Provins is a beautiful spot for an afternoon of open-air exploration, historical importance and local…

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Hvar Lavender Fields, Croatia: Off The Beaten Path

Most people associate lavender fields with France, thanks to the purple rolling hills across the Provence region, from the Valensole Plateau to the Luberon Valley. Not many people would even guess…

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10 Most Magnificent Beaches in Europe

You don’t need the Caribbean in order to have a sun-soaked beach getaway. While Europe is often most lauded for its cuisine and culture, it also boasts countless stretches of dreamy coastline. These…

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Jardin de Los Frailes, Spain: Off The Beaten Path

The town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is most known for its royal monastery, built under the reign of King Philip II, who also wanted it to serve as a palace and a burial place for his father.…

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3 Croatia Honeymoon Destinations

While parts of Croatia have begun to take off as travel hotspots, overall it continues to fly under the radar as a coastal paradise speckled with awe-inspiring fortresses. The allure of this…

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Temple of Apollo, Greece: Off The Beaten Path

With a controversial and highly polarizing history, the Oracle of Delphi, otherwise known as Pythia, made quite the reputation at the Temple of Apollo. Shrouded in mystery, magic, and occult…

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Castello Aragonese, Italy: Off The Beaten Path

Suspended between air and sea, Castello Aragonese is a city in the sea. Sitting atop a volcanic rocky islet protruding from the northern end of the Gulf of Naples, the Aragonese Castle offers…

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Where Can I Travel to Now?

Baby, it’s cold outside! And while we’re all kind of bored of being inside, you may be asking yourself, “Where can I travel to now?” As a matter of fact, there are some pretty good options! Three of…

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3 Greece Honeymoon Destinations

Since the days where offerings were made to Aphrodite and Eros, Greece has been a haven of romance. Couples have long flocked to this magnetic land to celebrate their marriages, and with good…

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Villa of Tiberius, Italy: Off The Beaten Path

Just outside of quaint coastal town Sperlonga in Italy, you’ll find the Villa of Tiberius: a series of terraces facing the sea, and home to an ancient Roman sea grotto and the spectacular Sperlonga…

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