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WAC TRAVEL

The Journal

Stories, tips, and inspiration from twenty years of crafting journeys across Europe and Africa.

27 AUG, 2020

Sezincote Estate, England: Off The Beaten Path

If you’re looking for an oddly exotic oasis in the middle of the United Kingdom, head over to Sezincote Estate in Gloucestershire for an eclectic afternoon in the gardens. Nestled in the middle of…

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Jardin Exotique de Monaco, France: Off The Beaten Path

Located on the dramatic cliffside of Monaco, the Jardin Exotique de Monaco is the perfect day trip if you’re staying in the south of France. With succulents, cacti, and panoramic views of the…

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Meteora, Greece: Off The Beaten Path

“Hovering in the air,” the Meteora monasteries are pillars of beauty, ingenuity, architecture, history, faith and culture amidst the rocky landscape of Greece’s inlands. Built into the rocky…

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Gregory of Nin, Croatia: Off The Beaten Path

Standing watch in front of the Golden Gates of Split, Gregory of Nin serves as the protector of the city, and protector of the Croatian language. Be sure to stop at Gregory’s statue for a bit of good…

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Parc del Laberint d’Horta, Spain: Off The Beaten Path

A neoclassical-romantic estate museum, and the oldest garden in Barcelona, the Parc del Laberint d’Horta makes for a picturesque afternoon in nature. With ornate fountains, marble statues, and a…

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Isola San Giulio, Italy: Off The Beaten Path

Peeking up out of Lake Orta, just 400 meters from shore, the fairytale Isola San Giulio emerges from the rippling waves in the form of a beautiful and quaint village. With soaring mountains as the…

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La Scarzuola, Italy: Off The Beaten Path

A surreal and magical place, with hidden chambers and mysterious symbolism, La Scarzuola is a fairytale convent with an evocative atmosphere. From extravagant mosaics to looming gargoyles and the…

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