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Romantic Balkans Towns in Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia for Idyllic Trips

Posted 23rd January, 2023
By Alex Kallimanis
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Balkans towns offer idyllic slices of historic European beauty. Pristine coastlines, rugged mountains, medieval towns, delicious cuisine and hospitable locals highlight the region. It’s also generally a less expensive area compared to most of western and northern Europe. Dubrovnik, Kotor, Budva and Mostar are some of most romantic Balkans towns to visit. They encapsulate the beauty of countries like Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Alex waving atop the Kriva Cuprija bridge in Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina
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Eastern Mangroves Play Important Role in Combating Climate Change in Abu Dhabi

Posted 16th December, 2022
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Last updated on July 21st, 2023 at 04:33 amAs the world’s climate changes, experts have said that mangroves have an increasinglyimportant role to play as carbon sinks and as protection against changes to sea levels. While mangroves are threatened by human activity — UNESCO said that they are disappearingup to five times as fast as…

lush mangroves with a blue sky reflecting off the water
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Great Rainforest Hikes Around the World

Posted 17th November, 2022
By Bell Kallimanis
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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn. – John Muir

Here are some of the best rainforest hikes around the world including the Daintree Rainforest in Australia, Tongass National Forest in Alaska, Cocora Valley in Colombia and Valle de Anton, Panama!

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Costa Del Sol, Spain’s Charming Vacation Destinations

Posted 18th October, 2022
By Alex Kallimanis
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Costa del Sol translates to “Coast of the Sun” in Spanish. The popular vacation destination comprises coastal towns and communities in Andalusia. Sandy beaches, year-round sunshine, vibrant towns and delicious Andalusian cuisine make it a fantastic vacation destination.

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Kavala, Greece: A Historic Seaside Spa Town

Posted 25th September, 2022
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on February 6th, 2025 at 05:56 pmConsidered the “Monaco of Greece,” Kavala is ideal for a beachside getaway. Scenic mountains surround the strikingly beautiful historic seaside town. A variety of restaurants offer excellent seafood, meat, vegetarian and traditional Greek dishes, a hallmark of visiting a foodie nation. Trendy cafes and bars offer happening…

View of the Aegean Sea and city of Kavala from the top of the Kavala Acropolis
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