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4 Countries, 4 Friends, 4 Unique Days
A Road Trip Through the Balkans On the first weekend of June, joined by a Caribbean friend and three Turks, we decided to make the most of a few free days and explore a small corner of the Balkans. What began as a casual plan quickly turned into an unforgettable road trip across borders, landscapes,…
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Cappadocia – the most fabulous face of nature
Wouldn’t it be great if I told you to imagine a place with lots of hot air balloons, a wonderful atmosphere with fairy chimneys and horses running around in the valley? There is a region in Türkiye that includes all of these, called Cappadocia. The Cappadocia Region, which is a region that Türkiye attaches importance…
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Green travel or how to consider the journey as well as the destination.
From Rennes (France) to Skopje (Macedonia), I decided to opt for green travel. More than 2500 kilometers travelled by trains and buses. Five countries crossed into Europe. Foreign mountains, plains, cities discovered. New people and new cultures met. Culinary specialities tasted… Sounds interesting? We’re gonna talk about it. As technology and infrastructure improve, the world…
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Galapagos Islands – A diverse destination with the rarest species in the world
We all have probably heard of these islands when David Attenborough, a famous biologist, made a series about them—it was one of his most popular series since these islands had one of the rarest species of fauna and flora. What exactly does this island uncover and why is it so special? Location of Galapagos IslandsThe…
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Where the continents meet, stories begin
The Regions of Türkiye Imagine a country with a from east to west, north to south tells a different story and leaves a different taste in every corner. Türkiye is not just a geography; it is a living legacy where the past, nature, and people are intertwined. In this article, we will get to know…
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Travelling alone, but never lonely
As I write this article, I’ve been living in Skopje, Macedonia, for 8 months. During this time, I started reflecting on how I ended up moving abroad alone without knowing anyone… It made me question whether traveling alone is really being alone? Since I have never been afraid to travel or do stuff by myself,…
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Finding purpose in Southeast Asia’s backpacking culture
A one way ticket, no concrete plan, a dangerously low budget, and a complete trust in the good will of local people – such clichés and many others have been pivotal in constructing an idealised stereotype of backpacking, and the rituals that define the practice. Although these associations remain relevant, the art of backpacking itself…
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