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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Calico Ghost Town

Last Modified: July 7, 2025 //  by the Authors //  22 Comments

Somewhere on the long desert drive between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, lies Calico, one of the most popular ghost towns on Route 66, in California. At least for me. But not everybody shares my opinion.

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, United StatesTag: Ghost Towns of America

Harder Kulm Interlaken

How to Visit Harder Kulm, Interlaken’s Local Mountain

Last Modified: July 24, 2025 //  by the Authors //  11 Comments

Located at 1322 meters above the sea level, Harder Kulm is one of Interlaken’s greatest attractions. This mountain peak is the ideal destination for photographers, gourmets, hikers and nature lovers. From up here you’ll get the most breath-taking views of the entire Jungfrau region.

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, SwitzerlandTag: Interlaken

Buenos Aires neighborhoods

The Most Interesting Neighborhoods to Visit in Buenos Aires

Last Modified: October 17, 2023 //  by the Authors //  30 Comments

Buenos Aires – Argentina’s chic capital – is a place like no other! The neoclassical architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere give the city a European feel that blends perfectly with its Latino spirit. Buenos Aires is divided into 48 neighborhoods (‘barrios‘), each with its own distinctive look, flavor and character.

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Category: Argentina, DESTINATIONS, South AmericaTag: Buenos Aires, Destination Guides

3 days in Florence

How to See the Best of Florence in 3 Days

Last Modified: July 24, 2025 //  by the Authors //  21 Comments

Thinking about spending 3 days in Florence? Great choice! I think that’s the perfect amount of time to spend in this great European city. Florence is an amazing destination with beautiful architecture, historical buildings and great monuments sprinkled all around, so all you need is a good itinerary.

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, ItalyTag: Florence

Buda or Pest: which is better?

Buda vs Pest: Where to Stay in Budapest as a Tourist?

Last Modified: July 24, 2025 //  by the Authors //  17 Comments

Budapest is undeniably one of the most popular cities in Europe, guaranteed to make the top list of any European itinerary. But if this is your first time in Budapest and don’t know where to stay, you are most likely faced with a difficult choice: Buda vs Pest. So which side of the river is …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, HungaryTag: Budapest

One Day in Florence – How Much Can You Really See?

Last Modified: July 24, 2025 //  by the Authors //  17 Comments

Explore Florence in one day? No way, right? Well, yes and no! Florence is one of the most fantastic cities in Europe, filled with iconic landmarks and historic monuments, the cradle of the Renaissance. Thinking that you can exhaust a city like that in just 24 hours, would be unrealistic, but with this itinerary you’ll …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, ItalyTag: Florence

The Best Itinerary for Spending 2 Days in Florence

Last Modified: July 24, 2025 //  by the Authors //  2 Comments

Florence is one of my most favorite destinations in Europe, a place that I would return to time and again. The first time we visited the city we were on a bigger European tour, so we did only spent only 2 days in Florence. However, we were able to see a lot in these 48 hours, …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, ItalyTag: Destination Guides, Florence

16 Fantastic Things to See and Do in Taormina, Sicily

Last Modified: April 20, 2026 //  by the Authors //  29 Comments

Taormina is one of the most attractive and sought after towns in Sicily. Perched up on a high promontory overlooking the Ionian Sea, the city enjoys a spectacular location and a dramatic coastline. Unlike Siracusa which is a historic town, Taormina is more of a resort town, with beautiful beaches and quite a few fun …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, ItalyTag: Sicily

Places to visit in Ljubljana

10 Best Places to Visit in Ljubljana in One Day

Last Modified: May 19, 2026 //  by the Authors //  33 Comments

Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, is one of the friendliest cities I ever visited. Unlike other European capitals, Ljubljana is small and easy to walk, which makes it easy to explore in one day. Although there are many attractive places to visit in Ljubljana, they are all within walking distance from each other.

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, SloveniaTag: Destination Guides

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