A Literature Lover’s Guide to Bergen, Norway

Named a UNESCO World Heritage City in 1979 as well as the European City of Culture in 2000, Bergen has a lot to offer for the culturally-inclined and literary-minded. It is here that Henrik Ibsen worked as resident dramatist and…

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My Summer Bucket List: Vancouver Edition

Happy Sunday and happy almost SUMMER! I’m currently writing to you from the southernmost region of Portugal known as the Algarve, a tropical paradise lined with sandy beaches and palm trees, featuring clear turquoise waters and rugged rock cliffs. My…

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Vilnius: 72 Hours in Lithuania’s Capital

Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and is perhaps the most overlooked cultural capital of the three Baltic states – Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. A picturesque city of historical importance and religious significance, Lithuania’s grim past is deeply embedded in…

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Brussels: A Unique Trip to Belgium’s Capital

As both the capital of Belgium and the administrative capital of the European Union, Brussels is a special city with a fascinating culture. Known for its chocolate and waffles, beer and fries, art and comics, and of course the peeing…

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Barcelona: 6 Reasons to Fall in Love with Catalonia’s Capital

Barcelona is the capital and largest city of Catalonia, a region of Spain that lies in the northeastern part of the country. From sandy beaches and rocky mountains to charming neighborhoods and picturesque sights, Barcelona truly has something for everyone.…

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Gothenburg: Visiting Sweden’s West Coast

The city of Gothenburg lies half way between Oslo, Norway and Copenhagen, Denmark on the southwest coast of Sweden. Railway tracks connect these three cities with multiple trains running daily, making Gothenburg an easy destination from both of its Scandinavian…

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