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Topkapi Palace Views in Istanbul

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The best way to absorb the Ottoman opulence of old Istanbul is to take in some Topkapi Palace Views. Located in the historic district close to Hagia Sophia, the Palace (a museum since 1924) is a reminder of those grand times. It is interesting to note that although Istanbul or Constantinople as it was then …

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Romantic Things for Couples to do in Rome including Valentines Day

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I love Rome and all the romantic things for couples to do in Rome. Rome and my relationship started out casual when I was in my teens and blossomed over the years into that slightly giddy kind of love. You could say our love is a little one sided, but I am sure that Rome …

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Split Walking Tour with Gelato and Splitska Torta

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Discover how delightful walking in the vibrant port town of Split Croatia can be on this self-guided Split walking tour. Starting on the waterfront at the small boat port of Matejuška, it discovers a great value Split restaurant, historical streets, a massive square, the best gelato in Split before finishing at the ever popular people’s …

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Explore the Turkish Agean at Cunda Island Turkey

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Cunda (Choonda) Island offshore from Ayvalik on the North Agean Coast of Turkey is connected to the mainland by an 8 km long Causeway, built in the late 1960’s. Cunda Island was changed to Alibey Island immediately prior to the Republic of Turkey being formed in 1923. Although connected by road boats still regularly ply …

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BiH Roadtrip Mostar to Stolac Bosnia via Radimlja Necropolis

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After following the surprising Neretva River to Mostar in Bosnia as part of our BiH road trip and Ten Weeks in Europe, we’re back-tracking from Mostar to the Buna River junction and then heading south toward Stolac Bosnia – a town that was destroyed by war in the summer of 1993.   Mostar on the Neretva …

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Europe Bucket List – Budget Saving Tips from Travel Bloggers

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Are you hoping to breathe life into those awe-inspiring alps, brilliant beaches, tantalising food and breath-taking adventures lingering on your Europe bucket list? Yes… then read on! Travel Bloggers are a mine of information when it comes to Budget Travel Tips for Europe. With this in mind I’ve asked them for their budget saving tips …

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Things to do in Hvar Island Croatia’s Glamour Island

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Hvar Island is Croatia’s glamour island. But have you ever thought about the top things to do in Hvar Island? At first we shied away from the thought of visiting a town and island where the rich and famous hang out, but we discovered that Hvar Island Croatia, a quite affordable and a most Hvar …

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A Famous Bridge in Rome: Ponte Sant’Angelo and a Walk by the Tiber

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Rome is meant for blissful wanderings in the sun, soaking up that Roman atmosphere and enjoying the captivating river neighbourhoods of the eternal city. One of the best walks by the Tiber River in Rome visits a Famous Bridge in Rome, Ponte Sant’Angelo. Rivers are captivating things and travellers in their own right. They travel …

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