Europe
Traveling to Former Soviet Union countries? If you are really interested in countries of the Former Soviet Union (FSU), Transnistria should be high on your list. Officially the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR), Transnistria is a self-proclaimed republic wedged between Moldova and Ukraine. It is considered part of Moldova by the UN. It’s formally recognized by […]
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Should I visit Moldova? Moldova is a small territory wedged between Romania and Ukraine, which used to be part of the Soviet Union until its independence in 1991. Before that, it was part of Romania. With a size slightly smaller than South Korea, Moldova has seen a lot of wars and conflicts, and the problem
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On Christmas Day in 1989, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife, Elena, were executed by firing squad. It’s difficult to understand and sum up the history of a foreign country, especially a complex one like Romania’s. Romania began a transition back towards democracy in 1989 after the revolution that overthrew the country’s government and
I enjoy soaking in thermal baths, especially if it’s directly from hot springs. A healthy two for one deal! Budapest was my home for a few weeks this winter which means the medicinal thermal baths were scheduled into my routine. Budapest’s thermal baths definitely enrich my time in this fine city. If you are planning
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Looking for a temporary home in Europe? When Stephen and I were searching for a good temporary home in Europe, there were a lot of great candidates. From small towns to big cities, we were considering many options. For the first half of our time, we reached a conclusion: Budapest, Hungary. We usually prefer heading
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London gave birth to many movements in the music world. From Punk, to Disco, to the 1960’s Rock-n-Roll revolution; it’s known for having one of the best and progressive music scenes today. From a grimey club to beautiful concert halls, you can’t walk very far in London without hitting one of their iconic musical locations.
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The Kon-Tiki Museum is a heaven for Kon-Tiki Expedition enthusiasts When I found out my flight route was going to Oslo, the first thing I thought was “Kon-Tiki!”. My mild obsession that started one year ago burst into flames again. After visiting Easter Island, I experienced the climax of Thor Heyerdahl’s expedition firsthand, listening to
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This is How to Indulge the Art Scene of Paris For people that love to indulge their culture bug while traveling there is no better city than Paris. Most people think of food and wine when they think of Paris but I think it’s one of the best cities for seeing art and culture on
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Where to go to take amazing photos in Iceland There are certain places that every photographer wants to go. Iceland is certainly one of the most exquisite places for all of us. Its fascinating culture, dramatic landscape, vibrant wildlife, and the northern lights lure people in from around the world. There are so many amazingly
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Why visit the Nobel Museum? Museums are like a living encyclopedia. Pre-Google days, we researched by flipping through a set of encyclopedia and going to museums. Museums were a proof that what I learned from books were actually real. It was a place where the imagination came to life. One of the best museums I’ve
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