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Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Red Fortress Above the Tauber River That’s what the name of this town means. And indeed, the red roofs of this picturesque little town sit atop a hill like a colorful hat, encircled by a sturdy, lace-like wall stretching 4 kilometers, dating all the way back to the 13th
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Bamberg

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Bolgar: a unique place in the heart of Russia

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Karelia and Lake Ladoga

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Italian adventures: road trip

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Tulum: ancient Mayan ruins

I’ll break my habit of starting from the brief history overview, and start instead from what happened on my latest trip to the Yucatan. I went to explore the Tulum archeological site, only knowing that I was going to see the largest Mayan ruins that are situated almost on
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11 Best Foods To Try In Mérida, Yucatan

What to eat in Mérida, Yucatan? You might face a tough choice between good and good. Or better and better. In other words, the restaurant world in Mérida is rich, diverse and may easily compete with any European high-end cuisine. Forget about Tex Mex, you are not in the US!
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Cozumel: a small island with a big history.

Caribbean vacations in Mexico usually start in Cancun.  This coastal town sometimes called “Party city” because of its extensive nightlife  is a well-known gateway to Riviera Maya.  No wonder: it is the biggest tourist hub for those arriving to Yucatan's sandy beaches. Direct flights from almost all major
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A day in Copenhagen

When I was planning my trip from San Francisco to Prague, as the case often is, the most direct flight was also the most expensive. As such, I used my strategy for ticket hunting [https://voyage-vignettes.com/airplane-travel-tips-and-tricks/] and ended up staying in Copenhagen for one and a half days.
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From Oregon to California

Oregon road trip, day 7 While we were enjoying green Oregon, there were peculiar for this time of year thunderstorms near the Bay Area and along the interstate I-5 which sparked many fires. We did not expect the fire season until September, but... For the last day of fresh air
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Willamette National forest

Oregon trip, day 6: Proxy Falls and Dee Wright Observatory Belknap Hot Springs where we stayed is located close to the intersection of roads 126 and 242, and the scenic road 242 is definitely worth driving on, even with its curves. It follows the path of an 1860 wagon route.
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