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View of Praca Luis de Camoes square in Lisbon from the balcony of a Chiado apartment

Chiado Camoes Apartments: Our Review of Lisbon Best Apartments

By Marilee Kostadimas | Portugal,  Travel

Chiado Camoes Apartments rank among the best accommodations in the beautiful Chiado District in Lisbon, the Portuguese capital. In a magical location on Luis de ...
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Couple in a dance stance infront of the medieval Belém Tower standing in the water under a cloudy sky in Lisbon

Lisbon Instagram Spots: Guide to the Most Instagrammable Places in Lisbon

By Marilee Kostadimas | Portugal,  Travel

Where are the best Lisbon Instagram spots? Well, that question may or may not be first in mind when planning your trip to Lisbon, the ...
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Where to Stay in Vienna: Guide to Best Areas, Top Hotels, and Must-See Sights

By Marilee Kostadimas | Austria,  Travel

Wonder where to stay in Vienna, Austria? Discover the best areas, top hotels, and must-see main sights in this historic and romantic European capital city. ...
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A wide panoramic view of the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus in Greece, showing the semicircular marble tiers, central stage, and surrounding pine forest under a bright blue sky.

Athens to Epidaurus, Greece: Travel Guide to the Ultimate Ancient Theater

By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece,  Travel

Athens to Epidaurus is a legendary travel experience in Greece. You can easily visit this epic archaeological site and the ultimate ancient theater on a ...
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A panoramic high-angle view overlooking the historic Old Town of Nafplio, Greece, featuring orange-tiled rooftops, the coastal harbor, and the blue waters of the Argolic Gulf.

Where to Stay in Nafplio, Greece: Best Areas, Best Places, and Our Hotel Reviews

By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece,  Travel

Planning your trip and wondering here to stay in Nafplio, Greece? Let's discover the best areas and the best places to stay in this beautiful ...
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Traditional stone 3 arch masonry bridge in mountainous Epirus

Bridges in Greece: Famous Spans and Historic Hidden Gems

By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece,  Travel

Bridges in Greece delight and dazzle the traveler, the photographer, the historian, and the architecture aficionado alike. This ancient yet ever-new land offers an impressive ...
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A view of the ocean with mountains in the background and the Rio-Antirrio bridge gleaming in a dramatic sunset

Rio-Antirio Bridge: Modern Engineering Masterpiece in Greece

By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece,  Travel

Let's discover the Rio-Antirio Bridge, a modern engineering masterpiece. It's the longest bridge in Greece and ranks among the best bridges in the world. The ...
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A panoramic high-angle view of the coastal town of Nafpaktos, Greece, showcasing the curved shoreline along the blue waters of the Corinthian Gulf and the dramatic mountains in the distance.

Nafpaktia, Greece: Day Trips from Nafpaktos

By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece,  Travel

Come travel off the beaten path in Nafpaktia, Greece. On delightful day trips from Nafpaktos, discover hidden gems of nature, culture, and community. Nafpaktia (Ναυπακτία) ...
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The calm, clear blue waters and tree-lined shore of Psani Beach in Nafpaktos, Greece on a bright, sunny day.

Where to Stay in Nafpaktos, Greece: Best Areas, Best Places, and Our Hotel Reviews

By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece,  Travel

Where to stay in Nafpaktos, Greece? Locally owned and operated, the best places in Nafpaktos offer cozy comforts, personal touches, and authentic philoxenia – Greek ...
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Sailboats and yachts docked in the historic stone harbor of the Venetian Port in Nafpaktos, Greece, with the town and castle in the background.

Nafpaktos, Greece: Travel Guide to a Venetian Gem

By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece,  Travel

Welcome to Nafpaktos, Greece! This entrancing and enchanting coastal town bridges the ancient past, medieval empires, and the modern Greek nation. In the Western Region ...
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