Sighnaghi, Georgia, is a popular day trip from the capital of Tbilisi, situated in the Kakheti wine region (basically the Napa Valley of Georgia). On my recent trip to Georgia (the country), I was lucky enough to visit Sighnaghi twice, and both times, I was reluctant to leave. Known as the ‘City of Love,’ Sighnaghi …
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With its central location and great transport links, Manchester serves as the ideal launch point for day-tripping adventures. Within an hour or two, a spectrum of English countryside, heritage cities, and charming villages await discovery on the perfect day out. Venture into the emerald hillsides and stone villages that inspired legendary authors. Stop for hearty …
After living in Valencia for a year, it’s safe to say that I’m rather acquainted with the city and its various neighbourhoods. Most people visiting Valencia spend their time exclusively in the Old Town, which is comprised of six neighbourhoods (El Mercat, El Pilar, La Seu, La Xerea, and Sant Francesc, and El Carmen). However, those …
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If I asked you to tell me what springs to mind when you picture Morocco, you might mention chaotic souks, aggressive vendors, and crazy traffic, and you wouldn’t be wrong. Marrakech, in particular, is renown for being an assault on the senses, and it’s the kind of place that you return from feeling like you …
Barga is a charming Medieval hilltop town in Northern Tuscany, in the province of Lucca. Not that many people have heard of Barga, Italy, and the tourists that do visit Barga tend to travel there on a day trip from Lucca, only spending a few hours wandering around the walled old city. During my research for this …
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Situated just next to Cordoba, Jaen is one of the few remaining hidden gems in Andalucia. Jaen is the capital city of Jaen province in Andalucia, and despite its historical importance as part of the Caliphate of Cordoba during Moorish rule, Jaen is one of the least-visited cities in Southern Spain. Over the years, Jaen …
