I have strong ties to Târgu Mures. My in-laws resided in this beautiful medieval town in Transylvania, so while I lived in Romania I visited Târgu Mures countless times and explored not only its main attractions, but also many of the off the beaten path places around the city.
Château de la Ferté Saint-Aubin – a Hidden Treasures of the Loire Valley
In the heart of Sologne, about 18km south of Orleans, lies one of the most charming and least visited castles in the Loire Valley: Château la Ferté Saint Aubin. It’s fair to say that the little Château de Saint-Aubin doesn’t measure up to the grandiose Chambord, or the flamboyant Chenonceau. But what it lacks in size …
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Best Places to Eat on Maui (from Big Restaurants to Small Food Trucks)
There are so many reasons to fall in love with Maui and the abundance of delicious restaurants is one of them. When you plan your dream vacation in Maui you are probably more concerned with where to stay and where to go than where to eat. Nonetheless, knowing beforehand what are the best places to …
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La Recoleta Cemetery – the Resting Place of the Rich and Famous
If you are lucky to visit La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires on a rare day when tourists don’t crowd its narrow alleys, you will get a sense sadness. Without the camera clicks and the visitors’ giggles, this places looks strange and unnerving, yet peaceful and fascinating. Cemeteries always trigger emotions. They are a perpetual reminder of our ephemeral existence. And yet …
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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Iguazu Falls – a 2 Day Itinerary
Visiting the Iguazú Falls is one of the most powerful encounters with nature that you will ever have. You may have seen photos of this waterfall before, but coming face to face with it is like facing a dragon! It’s an experience you’ll never forget.
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10 Lessons I Learned from Traveling the World
If you type “lessons learned from traveling” into Google search, you’ll come up with enough reading material for an entire week! It’s interested to read how travel influences people perspective about the world. One thing you’ll probably notice if you read through some of these articles is that people who travel don’t remain stuck in …
Chora Church in Istanbul and its Tumultuous History
Istanbul is famous for its amazing mosques and Ottoman architecture. But few people know that the city is also home to one of the most beautiful Byzantine churches in the world – the Chora Church. The church – which is known today as the Kariye Mosque – is situated in the Erdinekapı district of İstanbul.
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Grand Bazaar in Istanbul – a Great Shopping and Cultural Experience
Shopping in Istanbul Grand Bazaar tops my list of things to do in Istanbul. There is no greater cultural experience to have in this city! If there is one thing that best reflects the spirit of Istanbul, that is the Grand Bazaar. This place is one of the world’s liveliest markets I have ever seen …
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Visiting Hagia Sophia, Istanbul’s Most Controversial Monument
For me, the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Istanbul, or Turkey, is definitely Hagia Sophia. I can’t remember when I first heard about this magnificent edifice. It was probably way back, during my high school years. But ever since that day, visiting Hagia Sophia became a dream. It took me 40 years …
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