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Europe is the smallest continent but with a wide diversity of culture. With the open borders one can easily travel from one country to another without passing any immigration, with some exceptions. There are a few microstates of great interest to visit. I split up the continent in east and west and the Netherlands my home country.

Vilnius view from Gediminas tower - LITHUANIA - 1 week itinerary: Vilnius city trip and 3 day trips from Vilnius
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LITHUANIA – 1 week itinerary: Vilnius city trip and 3 day trips from Vilnius

July 15, 2020 Chris W. 0

After a weird first half of 2020 it’s finally possible to travel again. I had several cancelled trips (to 9 new countries!) but finally it was possible to hit the road again. Vilnius, Lithuania, was my the first destination of 2020. I went there mid-June [read more]

PORTUGAL - Lisbon to Porto: The perfect Portugal itinerary for 7-10 days
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PORTUGAL – Lisbon to Porto: The perfect Portugal itinerary for 7-10 days

June 17, 2018 Chris W. 0

Portugal is a beautiful country with centuries of history and amazing nature. In northern Portugal a Lisbon to Porto road trip is the best way to explore it all. I did this road trip with my family and came up with this Portugal itinerary which [read more]

RUSSIA – Moscow craft beer scene; this guide shows you the hotspots
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RUSSIA – Moscow craft beer scene; this guide shows you the hotspots

October 2, 2017 Chris W. 4

You might think craft beer in Russia? Isn’t that all about Vodka? Or, maybe, an Imperial Stout? No, there is a huge craft beer scene emerging with breweries popping up all over the country. In Moscow alone, there are dozens of craft beer bars of [read more]

CZECH - Prague craft beer scene; this guide shows you the hotspots
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CZECH – Prague craft beer scene; this guide shows you the hotspots

September 11, 2017 Chris W. 5

Finally! After a dozen or more visits to Prague I was finally able to check out the craft beer scene. The Czech Republic is the birthplace of Pilsner and that’s what I have been drinking there the past several years. Time for a difference. Craft [read more]

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FRANCE – The ultimate 10 day South France itinerary for a road trip packed with culture

June 21, 2017 Chris W. 3

France: some love it, some hate it. I love it! During my teenage years I travelled a lot in France but this was mostly the upper half of the country. I always wanted to do a road trip in Southern France and show my kids [read more]

FINLAND - Eating in Helsinki; my favorite restaurant hotspots for lunch & dinner
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FINLAND – Eating in Helsinki; my favorite restaurant hotspots for lunch & dinner

May 22, 2017 Chris W. 2

My recent visit to Helsinki was my first time in town and my first visit to Finland. It was Easter time which meant some places were closed including restaurants. I did find however four restaurants that were open and which I found worth testing for [read more]

GERMANY - My favorite hotspots in Berlin to drink craft beer
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GERMANY – My favorite hotspots in Berlin to drink craft beer

April 23, 2017 Chris W. 2

I visit Berlin quite often for a day or two and I always try to find new places to drink craft beercraft beer. I will share with you my favorite hotspots to drink craft beer in Berlin. If you know any other place to go [read more]

PORTUGAL - Tomar, Batalha and Alcobaça as a day trip from Lisbon
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PORTUGAL – Tomar, Batalha and Alcobaça monastery as a day trip from Lisbon

March 1, 2017 Chris W. 0

North of Lisbon you’ll find three monasteries which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are called the Convent of Christ in Tomar and the monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça. It’s possible to visit all three in a day trip from Lisbon and that’s exactly what [read more]

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CZECH – The 4 best restaurant hotspots in Prague for lunch and dinner

December 13, 2016 Chris W. 0

Prague is a city I have visited at least a dozen times and there are a few restaurants I return to each time I visit. Normally my visits are 4 nights and in this Prague restaurant hotspot article I’ll share with you my favorite ones. [read more]

PORTUGAL - Belém is a great day trip within Lisbon; these are the must see places
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PORTUGAL – Belém is a great day trip within Lisbon; these are the must see places

November 24, 2016 Chris W. 0

Belém is a neighborhood in western Lisbon at the mouth of the Tagus River. It’s history dates back to prehistoric times but it was in the Middle Ages that its most famous landmarks were constructed. These are the Jerónimos Monastery and Tower of Belém, both [read more]

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