Dubrovnik — the pearl of the Adriatic, Lord Byron’s paradise, and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Dubrovnik was the final stop on our Busabout Croatia Cruise, and I was looking forward to seeing this beautiful city in real life after dreaming about it for years! Dubrovnik didn’t disappoint — it was […]
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“I am not Danish. I am Faroese.” Oddmar’s eyes grow serious as I tentatively bring up the notion of Faroese independence. “I have my own genes, I have my own history, I have my own language. “I am a Faroese,” he repeats, softer this time, though no less intense. “Not a Dane.” I’m having dinner
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I have been to the end of the Earth — and it is GLORIOUS. My time in the Faroe Islands was absolutely enchanting. These are some of the most beautiful islands I HAVE EVER SEEN. That’s not something to say casually! I mean it. Maybe the most beautiful islands in the world aren’t filled with
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Here are my photos that best exemplify the colors blue, red, yellow, green, and white: Blue Edinburgh, Scotland Edinburgh is a magical city on any given day — but on a sunny day after a rainstorm, the cobblestones on the Royal Mile actually glow blue! I was thrilled to witness this phenomenon on an early morning
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Long before arriving on the island of Hvar, Croatia, I had one thing in mind: BLUE IVY SIGHTING. Beyonce and Jay-Z are big fans of Hvar and vacation here each year on their private yacht. Last summer, Beyonce even found a tree covered with blue ivy — months before Blue Ivy herself arrived. I’ve mentioned
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Looking for adventure this summer? You’re not the only one! Here are four adventurous destinations that 1) are perfect in summer, 2) are full of adventurous activities, 3) I haven’t been to yet! Fort William, Scotland Scotland may have cold and cloudy weather for most of the year, but in summer, the sky opens up
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When it came time to take my first vacation in the last two years, I wanted to do something I’ve dreamed of for years — sailing the islands off the coast of Croatia. Dave and I joined up with my frequent and much-loved partner Busabout on their One-Way Croatia Sail. And the result? THIS. TRIP.
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Croatia is world-renowned for its gorgeous coastline, islands, and beaches of Upper Dalmatia. Less famous? The urban gateways to these islands: the cities of Zadar and Split. Dave and I decided to visit both cities in one day after driving down from the Plitivice Lakes. In turn, we discovered two mid-sized cities that we liked
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Lush waterfalls, verdant greenery, and pools that change from turquoise to teal to aquamarine — the Plitvice Lakes are one of the most famous sights in Croatia. As soon as Dave and I started planning our Croatia itinerary, we knew we had to visit the Plitvice Lakes — so we decided to fit our visit
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I’ve had a feeling for awhile now that Spain will be the country that best represents my 2012. I made my first visit to Spain in March and am now planning many more trips! It’s a surprisingly Spanish year. Here are the places that I’d most like to visit in Spain: San Sebastian I may
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