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Orava Castle

Orava Castle Highlights Orava Castle (Oravský hrad) is one of Slovakia’s most iconic and well preserved castles.  Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Orava Castle (Oravský hrad) is one of Slovakia’s most iconic and majestic castles.  It is located in the quaint village of Oravský Podzámok located in the northern part …

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Súľov Rocks

Rock formations at the site of the Súľov Castle ruins Highlights Súľovské Skaly or Súľov Rocks is a great day hiking destination in Northern Slovakia about a couple of hours by train from the capital city of Bratislava. Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description The Súľov Rocks are a nationally …

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Amazing Vilnius

View of Old Town Vilnius from Gerdiminas Castle Highlights Vilnius is promoted by the city as the G-spot of Europe, meaning you may not know where it is but once you are there, expect to have an amazing time.  It is one of many highly underrated cities in Europe.   Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration …

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old Town Riga

Town sign at Old Town Square in front of the House of the Blackheads Highlights A charming medieval town full of colorful buildings with interesting architecture and old churches that is worth a day or two to visit.   Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description Old Town Riga is a compact …

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Old Town Tallinn

Alexander Nevsky Church in Old Town Tallinn Highlights Old Town Tallinn is a walled medieval city filled with history through its colorful buildings, churches and museums.  Walking its cobbled streets is like going back in time. It is a wonderful place to visit. Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description Tallinn …

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LAOS Destinations

Pha Daeng Viewpoint in Nong Khiaw Highlights  Three wonderful destinations in Laos that are full of adventure possibilities. Time of Visit: March 2025 Duration of Visit: Nine Days Description Laos is a wonderful destination despite being landlocked and having no famous temples like Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Wat Phra Kaew in Thailand or Bai Dhin …

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Bohol Land Tour

Bohol’s famous chocholate hills Highlights  Time of Visit: February 2025 Duration of Visit:  Day Trip Description The island of Bohol is famous for the Chocolate Hills and the Philippine Tarsier.  But those are not the only two land attractions.  We were only able to visit three additional attractions for a full day of guided explorations. …

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