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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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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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Baden bei Wien: Austria’s Great Spa Town of Europe

Posted 6th September, 2022
By Alex Kallimanis
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Baden bei Wien, which translates to “Bathing Near Vienna” is a charming spa town located just 15 miles (24km) southwest from from Vienna. Austria’s capital consistently ranks among the world’s best cities to live, for an abundance of reasons. Nearby Baden bie Wien is Austria’s lone destination among the Great Spa Towns of Europe, which includes 11 inspiring spa towns that are collectively a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

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Historic Thermal Towns: A Cultural Route of the Council of Europe

Posted 1st August, 2022
By Alex Kallimanis
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There is nothing like stepping into a bath to soak away the stresses of the week. Thermal baths are no exception, with added benefits to our health and well-being. The European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) plays an important role in growing this tradition thanks to fantastic thermal spa members around Europe. I recently explored historic thermal spas in Europe, and besides fantastic wellness facilities, I also enjoyed seeing remnants of thermal baths at ancient Greek archeological sites!

Photo overlooking people swimming in the Gellert Spa indoor thermal pool in Budapest, Hungary.
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Andros: An Authentic Greek Cyclades Island

Posted 10th May, 2022
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on February 4th, 2025 at 01:54 pmThe closest Cyclades island to Athens’ port of Rafina, Andros is the first stop on a ferry route that also connects Tinos and Mykonos. It is the second largest Cyclades island after Naxos, another Greek island especially popular with local tourists. Andros is a wonderful island to…

The Venetian Fortress and Bridge in Andros Chora, with a clear blue sky
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