Welcome to Matera, Italy — a city carved entirely from stone, thought to be the third-oldest settlement in the world after Aleppo and Jericho. Matera and its ancient cave houses known as sassi sit on a rocky canyon in Basilicata, Southern Italy. People lived in these caves in Matera, with neither electricity not running water, […]
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Lecce, Italy is more than just a city in the heel of the boot — this artsy, unique city is often called the “Florence of the South.” If you loved the Tuscan capital but maybe wish it had a few less tourists, Lecce is guaranteed to cast its spell on you! Lecce is a small
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There are so many cool things to do in Bari, Italy! Bari is the largest city in Puglia, Italy’s heel of the boot, though it doesn’t get as much attention as other popular Puglian cities like Monopoli, Lecce, Alberobello, and nearby Matera. While Bari is home to the biggest port and busiest airport in the
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Thinking of visiting Prague in winter? Excellent idea! Lots of cities in Europe are more enjoyable to visit in the winter — you get to enjoy lower prices and smaller crowds (as long as you don’t visit during Christmas market season, that is). I’ve been living in Prague for several years and I’m currently experiencing
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As the southernmost town on Maine’s seacoast, the town of Kittery Maine has a lot to offer! Kittery might be best known for its outlet shopping, but it also has a fascinating history dating back to 1647, making it Maine’s oldest town. I’ve spent a lot of time in Kittery — yes, like many New
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What do you get when you combine the beauty of the southern Maine coast with the irresistible draw of small-town America? You get the wonderful town of York! With an area of only 55 square miles, York is a beautiful town located in the southernmost part of the state. It is known for its stunning
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Some months are humbling. This one certainly was. After a month of near-constant driving lessons, I was ready for my test. I aced the written test. Then I failed my driving test. Then I took a second driving test two weeks later — and failed THAT one, too. I’ve got one more chance to pass
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Are you looking to travel to Greenland? Do I ever have the post for you! I recently traveled to Greenland as a solo female traveler to find out what life is like in this cold and unforgiving corner of the Arctic. Greenland is not a common travel destination. Most of the time when you tell
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Chappaquiddick Island is a lovely little island off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. This small island is so different from the main island — it’s a much quieter, much more chilled out part of the Vineyard. If you’re looking for peace and solitude, you can’t do better than here. I loved my time on Chappaquiddick
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Oak Bluffs is what comes to mind when most people think of Martha’s Vineyard! This beautiful town is perhaps the most famous place in Martha’s Vineyard, home to the world-famous Victorian architecture, a historic carousel, and beautiful beaches. I absolutely loved Oak Bluffs and I think that if you want to be based in a
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