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Category: History and Ruins

Finding Caravaggio in Rome – Art Lover’s Caravaggio Tour in Rome
Europe, History and Ruins, Italy, Rome

Finding Caravaggio in Rome – Art Lover’s Caravaggio Tour in Rome

The baroque painter from the Renaissance, Caravaggio left a great mark on Rome. The Italian capital has an abundance of his work on display in museums and churches. I found a Caravaggio tour to see as many of his paintings as possible. If you like art and are interested in …

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The Fairy Tale Monserrate Palace Sintra Portugal
History and Ruins, Planning, Portugal

The Fairy Tale Monserrate Palace Sintra Portugal

Sintra, Portugal was already a fairy tale dream. Colorful castles, eerie wells, ancient ruins, and a cute tiny village. After dragging ourselves from one Unesco World Heritage Site to the next, I still wanted more. I knew about a palace, hidden on a green estate, tucked away from most tourist …

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Alcobaca, Batalha and Tomar: 3 Monasteries of Portugal in 1 Day
History and Ruins, Portugal, Travel Itinerary

Alcobaca, Batalha and Tomar: 3 Monasteries of Portugal in 1 Day

Alcobaca, Batalha and Tomar. Three cities in the Estremadura region of Portugal. All three famous for their monasteries and all three Unesco World Heritage sites worth a visit. Especially if you like history and cultural sites. As you might know by now, I am crazy about this kind of thing, …

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Things To Do in Barcelona at Night (When You’re Not a Party Person)
Barcelona, Europe, History and Ruins, Spain

Things To Do in Barcelona at Night (When You’re Not a Party Person)

Barcelona is a buzzing, vibrant city with smashing nightlife and many things to see and do. But what are the things to do in Barcelona at night in winter when you’re not a party person? Are you planning to travel to Barcelona in winter and want to know what to …

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7 Ancient Roman Ruins in Andalusia Spain for Interesting Day Trips
Cadiz, Europe, History and Ruins, Malaga, Ronda, Ruins Hero, Sevilla, Spain

7 Ancient Roman Ruins in Andalusia Spain for Interesting Day Trips

Did you know the Andalucia region in the south of Spain is jam-packed with ancient ruins? I give you the 7 best ancient Roman ruins in Andalusia Spain to visit. I share things to see, how to get there and what to expect roaming Roman history in Spain! As you …

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Is the Istanbul Museum Pass worth your money?
History and Ruins, Istanbul, Middle East, Money, Turkey

Is the Istanbul Museum Pass worth your money?

When I looked for a budget-friendly option to visit all the big sights of Istanbul, I found the Istanbul Museum Pass. I’ll explain here what the Museum Pass of Istanbul is and if the Istanbul Pass is worth your money. Of course, you can wander around Istanbul from east to …

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Alhambra tickets sold out? Try the Granada Card
Europe, Granada, History and Ruins, Spain

Alhambra tickets sold out? Try the Granada Card

I usually book my travels way ahead. Sometimes so far ahead, I forget there are certain must-do’s to be able to secure a spot at must-see attractions. This was 100% the case with my trip to Granada Spain. I knew in the back of my mind that I had to …

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Visit the Dolmabahçe or Topkapi Palaces in Istanbul?
History and Ruins, Istanbul, Middle East, Reviews, Turkey

Visit the Dolmabahçe or Topkapi Palaces in Istanbul?

If you plan to travel to Istanbul, Turkey, you might look for things to do. Maybe you have the same problem as me, always little time and you want to see as much as possible. Is that you? Do you wonder if you should visit the Dolmabahçe or Topkapi Palaces …

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How I got kicked out of Machu Picchu… Twice!
History and Ruins, Peru, South America

How I got kicked out of Machu Picchu… Twice!

This is my narrative about my time at Machu Picchu Peru. No how to guide or mistakes to avoid but just my experiences in the forgotten city of the Incas. Read first about my short and last-minute visit to Machu Picchu. Once I return from that in Aguas Caliente, I head straight …

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Why I cried the first time I saw Machu Picchu Peru
History and Ruins, Peru, South America

Why I cried the first time I saw Machu Picchu Peru

Normally, I write blogs which I think would be very helpful for you. I try to include tips on what to do (or what NOT to do), links, data and facts, all organized so you can easily skim through it or at least look at the pretty pictures and be …

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