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Country Nr 44 – Seychelles – cycling around La Digue, planting trees on Praslin, and searching for the most beautiful beach in Seychelles

Country 44/196: Seychelles Destinations: Mahe Island, La Digue Island, Praslin Island Turquoise waters, tropical rainforests, delicious fruit, romantic bike rides, spectacular rocks, white sand, sunshine, and a whole lot of perfect beaches. Seychelles are paradise. ♥ Things to see and things to do We've spent a week in Seychelles. We had enough time to explore the main islands and to visit the top attractions, however, we could have easily stayed forever. :) Mahe Island We flew to Victoria, the country's capital city, which is situated on Mahe Island - the main and biggest island. We stayed on Mahe island for...

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Country Nr 43 – Romania – New Year in Bucharest and visiting Count Dracula

Country 43/196: Romania Destinations: Bucharest, Brasov, Bran Romania is a unique and mysterious country. It's known for its charming old cities, rugged countryside, medieval castles, the famous Carpathian mountains, and the infamous fictional characters. Things to see and things to do Bucharest Bucharest is well known for its awesome nightlife and party people, therefore we decided to visit Romania's vibrant capital for new year's. The verdict? It was a great decision! The main celebration was held on Constitution Square in the center of the city, but there were countless parties all over the city. The old city center was full...

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Country Nr 42 – Bulgaria – visiting Sofia, Rila, Veliko Tarnovo, and the country’s top historical monuments

Country 42/196: Bulgaria Destinations: Sofia, Rila Monastery, Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria is an Eastern European country known for its unique historical monuments, great landscape variety ranging from the charming coast to majestic mountains, tasty cuisine, and unparalleled hospitality. Definitely, a must-see for all the history lovers. :) Things to see and things to do Sofia Researchers believe that the capital and largest city of Bulgaria has been inhabited since 7000 BC, therefore it's a paradise for history lovers. It is a modern, vibrant city and an increasingly popular tourist destination thanks to its many historical monuments, Ottoman mosques, pompous Orthodox churches,...

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Country Nr 41 – Kosovo – a short stop in the lovely Prizren

Country 41/196: Kosovo Destination: Prizren Kosovo is known for its many archaeological sites, diverse architecture, a tasty blend of Albanian and Serbian cuisines, majestic mountains, and picturesque towns. This time we decided to visit what might be the loveliest town in Kosovo - Prizren. :) Things to see and things to do Prizren is a historic city in the southern part of Kosovo. It is located on the banks of the Prizren Bistrica river and surrounded by the Šar Mountains. The magical blend between the Orthodox and the Islamic can be seen in the architecture, the language, the traditions, and the...

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Country Nr 40 – Macedonia – Skopje and Mavrovo National Park in winter

Country 40/196: Macedonia Destinations: Skopje, Mavrovo National Park Macedonia is a country of rich history, tasty food, welcoming people, amazing lakes, and stunning mountains. ♥ Things to see and things to do Skopje Whenever and wherever possible we tend to avoid bigger cities and explore nature instead. Some years ago, we did the same in Macedonia. This time around we realized we made a mistake in not visiting Skopje because Skopje is beautiful! :) The capital and largest city of Macedonia is a vibrant city, which attracts many visitors with its 1500 years old fortress Kale, charming archeological sites, countless...

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Country Nr 39 – Serbia – great food and friendly people

Country 39/196: Serbia Destination: Belgrade Serbian hospitality and kindness might be what the country is most known for. And for a good reason! We have already been to Serbia but we can never get fully used to the people's immense friendliness. They are so incredibly warm and welcoming that they would always welcome you in their homes and give you anything you may need, even if they don't have much to give. Besides, the Serbs sure know how to party! ;) Serbia is known for its vibrant nightlife, for great food and rakija, for its many cool bars, countless celebrations,...

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Country Nr 38 – Namibia – dead trees, desert adventures, and an inspiring story of peace

Country 38/196: Namibia Destinations: Windhoek, Solitaire, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Henties Bay, Spitzkoppe There are no words to describe how much we loved Namibia. ♥ This stunning country offers everything: laid-back coastal towns, lovely beaches, immense biodiversity, super friendly people, the mind-blowing Namibian desert, tons of adventure, and countless romantic sights. ♥ To experience the country in the best possible way, we suggest that you book a tour with the amazing Namibia Adventure travel agency. With them you will get to create your own tour, to visit the places you want to visit and to do it in your...

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Country Nr 37 – Gabon – rising temperatures in the capital of a forest-covered country

Country 37/196: Gabon Destination: Libreville We did a quick tour of Libreville, the capital of Gabon, which was actually no easy task, since it was 39°C, and the city turned out to be quite charming. ;) Things to see and things to do Libreville is a modern, yet traditional African city. It offers some truly unique buildings, a lovely coastline, and amazing lush tropical nature. ;) Some of the city's top attractions include: - St Marie Cathedral - Boulevard Triomphal - Ministry of Forestry and Environment - Ministry of Mines and Petrol - The state senate - When it got...

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Country Nr 36 – Equatorial Guinea – top sights on Bioko Island

Country 36/196: Equatorial Guinea Destinations: Malabo, Arena Blanca Equatorial Guinea consists of an island and a mainland region. We've decided to visit the island. Bioko is a cloudy tropical volcanic island south of the equator and it's the site of the country's capital - Malabo. We loved the island's amazing lush nature, the colonial architecture, the beach parties, and the warm (actually it was hot) weather. :) ♥ Things to see and things to do Bioko island offers many beautiful sites, including Pico Basilé, the tallest mountain in the country, its national park, Luba, the Malabo national park, and of course...

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