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What to Eat in Istanbul: Best Restaurants, Street Food & Epic Desserts We Tried
Are you wondering what to Eat in Istanbul? The real question isn’t what we ate in Istanbul… it’s what we didn’t eat. If there’s one thing I always look forward to when I travel, it’s the food. I love discovering local flavors, trying traditional dishes, and finding those hidden places that locals actually recommend. That’s…
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6 Days Driving in Tuscany: Costs, Parking & Driving Tips
Our 6 Days Driving in Tuscany with all the tips and prices that you need to know. There’s something special about exploring a destination by car. Road trips give you complete freedom to travel at your own pace, stop whenever you want, and discover places that public transport simply can’t reach. That’s exactly why we…
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What Are ZTL Zones in Italy? (And How We Accidentally Got a Fine)
When we arrived in Italy for our long-awaited girls’ Tuscany road trip, I never imagined that one of the biggest travel lessons we’d learn would have nothing to do with driving itself. I’m from Greece, so based on my Mediterranean experience, I honestly didn’t think I needed to research any special driving rules before renting…
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The Ultimate 6-Day Tuscany Road Trip Itinerary: Florence, Siena, San Gimignano & Pisa
This Is How We Planned Our 6-Day Tuscany Road Trip Destination: Tuscany, Italy Areas we stayed: Milan, Florence Flights: Oslo via Copenhagen Girl´s Road Trip Cards accepted: Everywhere Cash needed: Not really Would we go back? Absolutely Why We Chose Italy As I mentioned in my Tromsø article, my friends and I try to plan…
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5 Days in Istanbul: What We Loved, What We’d Do Differently & Travel Tips
Destination: Istanbul, Türkiye Area we stayed: Fatih / Şehzadebaşı Flights: Direct from Oslo Airport transfer: Pre-booked Cards accepted: Almost everywhere Cash needed: Yes, especially for markets Would we go back? Absolutely Why We Chose to Spend 5 Days in Istanbul. Istanbul had been in my pocket list for years. As a Greek who grew up…
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Where We Saw Sloths, Monkeys and Other Stunning Wildlife in Costa Rica: The Honest Traveler’s Guide
Where to See Costa Rica Wildlife: Sloths, Monkeys, Toucans and More If there is one thing Costa Rica is famous for, it is definitely its wildlife. Sure, you will find beautiful beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls and rainforests, but if I am being completely honest, I don’t think people visit Costa Rica for the beaches alone. Unless…
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Where to Eat in Lisbon: 10 Cafés, Brunch Spots & Restaurants We Tried
Here you will where to eat in Lisbon, along with my honest review. My friends and I visited Lisbon in late March believing it would most probably be a cute, sunny spring getaway. Especially for me, living in Oslo, it always feels important to escape to the warmer side of Europe (or even in Exotic…
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How I Planned My 4 Days in Lisbon (Including a Day Trip to Porto)
This is how I planned 4 days in Lisbon, Portugal including one day trip to Porto. My friends and I have an agreement: one girls’ trip every year, no excuses. Last year, we chose Tromsø for winter adventures, frozen fingers and the chance to see the Northern Lights. This year, we decided to go for…
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What I Packed for 5 Days in Tromsø in January
If you’re wondering what to pack for Tromsø in winter, this is the packing list I wish I had before my trip. The packing list I wish I had before my trip. I had been thinking about writing this packing list for Tromsø in winter (basically from November to February) for quite a long time…
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Best Months to Visit Tromsø: A Seasonal Guide
I was always wondering about the best time to visit Tromsø and whether winter was really the right choice. On one hand, you have the whales migrating through the fjords, and on the other hand, you have the northern lights, which only appear during specific months of the year. During summer, northern Norway experiences the…