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Resilient tourism rebuilds developing countries
Opinion piece: travellers need to be educated on the destination before embarking on an adventure.

Julia Metelitsa
Mar 17, 20242 min read
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Top 5 essentials for solo traveling
Depending on where you are traveling and what you have access to may change what you do or don’t pack. After enduring some solo travels...

Julia Metelitsa
Jan 28, 20242 min read
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Island hopping in Greece - Crete, Naxos, Mykonos
Crete My first stop was to Crete - the biggest island in Greece. I was told I’d need 1 month if I wanted to see the whole island, but...

Julia Metelitsa
Jun 7, 20226 min read
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Ancient city of Athens, Greece
I stopped into the capital of Greece for a couple of days to explore its long and rich history, culture and food. The city itself is...

Julia Metelitsa
May 30, 20223 min read
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Final stop in the Balkans - Kotor, Montenegro
A small medieval town in Montenegro around the corner from the Adriatic coast, completely surrounded by mountains, Kotor is a hidden gem...

Julia Metelitsa
May 26, 20223 min read
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One more coastal city - Dubrovnik, Croatia
My last stop in Croatia was to the biggest city on the southern tip of Croatia. The city of Dubrovnik - located along the coast and in...

Julia Metelitsa
May 24, 20223 min read
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Getting to know Split + Hvar Island, Croatia
Split - located along the coast in the Dalmatian region of Croatia. The historic core is covered in narrow pedestrian streets with many...

Julia Metelitsa
May 15, 20225 min read
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Zagreb + Zadar and everything in between, Croatia
Zagreb: Zagreb, is the capital of Croatia, with mountains on the north side and the Save river on the south. The city dates back to the...

Julia Metelitsa
May 5, 20226 min read
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Egészségére! Cheers from Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is split by the Danube River, on one side you have Buda and on the other you have Pest. Both sides include gorgeous...

Julia Metelitsa
Apr 27, 20224 min read
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Quick stop in Prague, Czech Republic
Prague reminds me of western Ukraine and makes me feel at home, while also not letting me forget I’m a tourist when I get lost in an...

Julia Metelitsa
Apr 25, 20224 min read
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Making my way through Bavaria - Nuremberg and Munich, Germany
Fitted with cobblestone roads the city of Nuremberg has an old medieval charm. As most of the city was destroyed during WW2, it was...

Julia Metelitsa
Apr 21, 20226 min read
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Stopping in another capital - Berlin, Germany
The capital of Germany, enriched with a long history which is present in each corner of the city. For Berlin in April, one has to be...

Julia Metelitsa
Apr 16, 20224 min read
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Just below sea level - Amsterdam, Netherlands
The capital of the Netherlands sits below sea level, just as the majority of the country. Almost everywhere I looked I saw a body of...

Julia Metelitsa
Apr 10, 20224 min read
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The capital of Europe – Brussels, Belgium
Two words: business and beer. This northern European city is known as the capital of Europe, as it houses the EU Parliament. When I flew...

Julia Metelitsa
Apr 4, 20224 min read
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Driving along the coast - Monaco and Nice, France
We drove along the coast and hopped into a new country for a bit - the Principality of Monaco and then headed back into France, ending in...

Julia Metelitsa
Apr 1, 20224 min read
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Heading towards the sea - Lyon and Marseille, France
After a week in Paris we took a train to Lyon and then drove down to Marseille. First stop Lyon - a city in the centre of France, with...

Julia Metelitsa
Mar 27, 20224 min read
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Bonjour! Rediscovering Paris, France
Paris truly felt like a movie, filled with delicious pastries, walks through parks and stunning sunsets. Last time I was in Paris was...

Julia Metelitsa
Mar 20, 20223 min read
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Back to Portugal, travelling through the Algarve region - Faro, Estoi & Lagos
Portugal certainly has a magical energy, that pulls you to want to stay forever. From the culture, friendly people, tasty food, abundant...

Julia Metelitsa
Mar 14, 20224 min read
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Ending off Spain in Seville
Flamenco, sangria, white and yellow buildings, Catedral de Sevilla, churros, Alcazar…if you haven’t tasted, seen or visited these Spanish...

Julia Metelitsa
Mar 6, 20223 min read
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Exploring southern Spain - Malaga, Marbella, Grenada, Alora
I decided to rent a car in Malaga, do a few day trips and eventually drive up all the way to Seville. First stop Malaga - the city is...

Julia Metelitsa
Mar 3, 20225 min read
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