Category: Travel Guides

Located in the middle of the Transylvania region in Romania, Sibiu is a medieval city that has so much to offer on a cultural level. Sibiu has a large German population, which is why the city also has a second German name – Hermannstadt. Although it has been a popular destination for a long time now, it really rose to fame after it held the title of European Cultural Capital in 2007, along with Luxembourg, another city that I’m in love with. Years have passed and Sibiu not only kept its reputation as a cultural hub but even consolidated it by being the city host of several national or international fashion, food, sport or art festivals. No matter how the city will lure you to wander on its cobbled streets, you will soon discover all the other things that are great about it – and that’s mainly its history, food, and peculiar architecture – the houses with eyes on the roof.

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Vienna is an amazing city all year round, but during Christmas time its wide streets and beautiful Baroque buildings transform under glimmering lights. Therefore, in November-December, it is one of the most desired destinations in the world. It’s obvious why it holds the top spots in people’s preferences: it has tradition, beauty and a great deal of Christmas Markets. Basically, if you see a square, you see a market, but because time is a limited resource for all, you might want to know which ones are not to miss.

Rome is not only one of the most visited cities in the world, but also one of the cities with most mentions in poems and songs. Because music and travel are two of my biggest passions, I thought I would combine them to create the perfect playlist for visiting the Eternal City.

When you have a shoestring budget for your travels, you usually have two options. The first option is to take a car/bus/train ride to a place that’s not too far from your home. The second option is to find a cheap plane ticket to a destination (usually abroad) and fly there. When thinking about visiting a foreign country, many prefer to start with the capital for a number of reasons, like transportation convenience and range of stuff to do there. Europe offers quite a lot of choices for budget travelers, especially in countries located in its Southern, Eastern, and Central part of it. You can find below a list of the most 5 affordable capitals in Europe, that can promise a good time without digging a hole in your wallet.

Iasi is one of the biggest cities of Romania, situated in the north-east part of the country. Built on 7 hills, just like Rome, it is a picturesque city, with nice architecture and dreamy, green landscapes. Throughout the history, Iasi has been the spiritual and cultural core of Moldavia, one of the historical regions of Romania.

Eternal city. The City of Love. The City of the Seven Hills. Caput Mundi (latin for Capital of the World). All these names can be summarized into just one: Rome. Land of ancient legends, powerful rulers and flourishing art, Rome has been for thousands of years one of the most important, interesting and vibrant cities in the world. Also, there is an old saying: All roads lead to Rome. At least once in your life, you should follow one of those roads back to its origin. With such a rich past, the capital of Italy has so much to offer that it’s hard to decide what to do and what to see, especially if you’re visiting only for a few days. Therefore, I compiled a list of 10 best sights of Rome, that you just can’t miss!

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