EASTERN EUROPE

08.19.2019

THE MOST UNIQUE THINGS TO DO IN GEORGIA (The Country!) – Wine Ice Cream, Sulfur Baths, and a Soviet Resort Town

I’m so happy that Georgia (the country!) is slowly starting to become more popular with travelers. It’s the perfect mix of travel, food, and nature all rolled into one country – plus the locals are some of the most hospitable and friendliest people you’ll ever meet!

After visiting Georgia last year, I realized there are so many unique things to do in Georgia. From the delicious food to the wine, the unique churches, mountains, bustling cities, cute souvenir smalls, relaxing sulfur baths, panoramic cable cars… I could go on and on, but hopefully this short list will cover the basics.

If you don’t know where to start, I’ve got you. ;)
Let’s check it out!

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07.30.2019

Your Ultimate Guide to Accommodations in Kiev: The 35+ Best Hotels & Hostels in Kiev for Any Budget (Plus Bonus Neighborhood Guide)

Are you traveling to Ukraine and have no idea where to stay in Kiev?
No worries – I’ve got you covered!

As a self-professed “almost local,” I’ve stayed in Kiev more than two dozen times in the past two years thanks to layovers, festivals and events, and just for fun. Kiev has become part of my commute, because the only way I can travel from my hometown is to always have a layover in Kiev.

Beides the places I’ve stayed, at I also asked locals and travelers about their favorite places and came up with this guide to accommodations in Kyiv. The competition was fierce and only the best got to be on this list – and I have the criteria to go along with it!

Ukraine is one of the most underrated countries to travel to. It has everything you could want, from the luscious green mountains of the Carpathians, to the bustling boutiques located along Kiev’s Khreschatnyk street, to the museums and cafes of Lviv. That’s not even mentioning the sizzling beaches of Odessa or the perfect cobblestone streets of Chernivtsi. If you’re a budget traveler, you’re especially in luck: Ukraine is one of the cheapest countries in Europe! 

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01.14.2019

Dunajský Pivovar Botel Review: Cruise on Bratislava’s Most Unique Hotel

Dunajský Pivovar Botel

Let’s face it, at one point or another we’ve all wanted to try sailing on a boat… but some of us have seasickness (*cough* don’t ask me about that fishing trip in the Dominican Republic). Or don’t have friends with yachts (Leo DiCaprio, where are you?) Or don’t want to end up in the next Life of Pi movie. Whatever your reason, I have just the thing to put on your bucket list: staying at a botel!

The Botel Dunajský Pivovar is one of the most unique hotels in Bratislava, Slovakia. It’s perfectly located near the center; has modern and on-theme decor, and comes with a beautiful view that you can’t find anywhere else!

Keep reading and see if it’ll float your boat ;) har har

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08.27.2018

BORJOMI Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Georgia’s Little-Known Resort Town

Is Tbilisi getting too tiring? Kutaisi too chaotic? If you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of big cities in Georgia, a short break to Borjomi is exactly what you need.

This gorgeously lush town, nestled in a gorge and surrounded by a huge national park, is the perfect place to spend a day or two to relax and unwind – not to mention try its famous mineral waters. Let’s check it out!

 

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