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All you need to know before visiting Tanzania

April 5, 2018
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Serengeti camping area

Budget Tanzania is a relatively cheap destination. Safaris and Kilimanjaro expeditions, however, are pretty expensive. ATMs are only located in major cities like Dar es Salaam, Moshi, and Arusha. The ATM usage fee is around 10 USD (8 EUR). The ATM daily limit is usually 400.000 TSH (178.5 USD/145.9 EUR). Most ATMs accept Visa cards, MasterCard is not as widely accepted. Barclays's ATMs are very reliable, so are Forex exchange offices. After withdrawing money, always make sure to count the money and take the receipt. A 5-15% credit card surcharge applies when paying by credit card. In Tanzania, they do not...

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Tanzania adventure honeymoon itinerary

April 2, 2018
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Honeymoon Africa

Last spring we decided to visit Africa. We were looking for a destination, where we could go on a safari, see Mount Kilimanjaro, and relax on a perfect tropical beach. Tanzania it was! ;) This amazing East African country is known for its rich culture, friendly people, unique tastes and sounds, the Maasai, and endless breathtaking sights - beautiful lakes, majestic mountains, tropical forests, gorgeous beaches, and vast national parks, home to countless animal species. In our opinion, Tanzania is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and an amazing travel destination. <3 Our seven-day Tanzania honeymoon itinerary (things...

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All you need to know before visiting Slovenia

March 29, 2018
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Slovenia travel info

Budget Prices in Slovenia very by region. Generally, Slovenia is considered to be cheaper than Italy and more expensive than Croatia. You can save some money by avoiding the most popular tourist places, skipping some major attractions, finding cheap accommodation, using public transportation, and eating at inexpensive restaurants. • Prices for private rooms start at 25/35 USD (20/30 EUR) in Ljubljana, 35 USD (30 EUR) in Maribor, 40 USD (23.25 EUR) in Bled and Piran, and 45 USD (36.3 EUR) in Postojna. • Food prices vary greatly by region and type of restaurant. Prices for a budget dinner start at around 8...

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Exploring the fairytale town of Hallstatt

March 21, 2018
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Hallstatt picturesque village

Last July we went to a concert in Prague and on our way back home we decided to make a short stop in Hallstatt - probably the most idyllic alpine village in the world. ♥ Hallstatt has been listed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1997. It's located in Upper Austria, on the shore of Hallstätter lake and surrounded by the Dachstein Mountains. Hallstatt is one of the most romantic places on Earth and therefore a wonderful honeymoon destination. ;) Things to see • Evangelical Church of Hallstatt (the iconic church located right on the lake - the symbol of Hallstatt) •...

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All you need to know before visiting Czech Republic

March 15, 2018
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Prague love bridge

Budget Prices in the Czech Republic are generally reasonable. However, they vary greatly by region. Try to avoid the most popular tourist places and thus save some money. • Prices for private rooms start at 22 USD (18 EUR) in Prague, 25 USD (20 EUR) in Karlovy Vary, and 30 USD (24 EUR) in Český Krumlov. • Food prices are generally inexpensive. Prices for a budget dinner start at around 6 USD (5 EUR). Street food and fast food restaurants are usually cheaper. • Transportation costs are reasonable as well. Public transportation fares in Prague start at around 1.17 USD (0.95 EUR). Prices for a 2...

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The epic concert and sightseeing in Prague

March 12, 2018
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Charles Bridge scenic view Prague

Last July we went to a Guns N' Roses Concert in Prague and it was nothing short of awesome! :) Not just the concert, but the sightseeing part as well. The capital of the Czech Republic is one of the most magical cities in Europe. It's known for its many prominent museums, amazing architecture, a vibrant cultural life, tasty food, good beer, and countless breathtaking historical monuments. Things to see • Charles Bridge (a historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river and offers a beautiful view of the Prague Castle) • Prague Castle (the largest ancient castle in the world; dating back to the 9th...

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All you need to know before visiting France

March 8, 2018
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France travel information

Budget Prices in France are considerably high. However, if you avoid the most popular tourist places, skip some major attractions, find cheap accommodation, use cheap transportation, and eat at inexpensive restaurants, you can save a lot of money. • Prices for private rooms start at 50 USD (40 EUR) in Paris, Tours, Nice, and Colmar. • Food prices are generally pretty expensive. Prices for a budget dinner start at around 12 USD (10 EUR). Street food and fast food restaurants are usually cheaper. • Transportation costs are relatively high as well. Public transportation fares in Paris start at around 2.4 USD (1.9...

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The romantic Loire Valley road trip

March 5, 2018
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Loire Valley road trip

Imagine a river flowing through a picturesque green valley. Imagine countless aromatic vineyards, orchards, and fields, idyllic historic towns, charming European architecture, and many fairytale châteaux. Imagine drinking fine French wine, the taste of exquisite French cuisine, and the sound of French music. Does it sound too good to be true? Well, that's Loire Valley, also known as the Garden of France or for us, the perfect honeymoon destination. When we were in high school, we went on a 5-day student exchange to Loches, a lovely medieval riverside town in the Loire Valley. We visited some of the valley's most popular attractions, but back then we were simply too young to...

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Shanghai travel itinerary

March 1, 2018
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Shanghai

While in college, I went on a six-month student exchange to Xiamen, China. In December, Matic was finally able to come and visit. :) :) :) After three and a half months of Skyping, we were insanely happy to be reunited again. :) First, we had spent a wonderful couple of days in Xiamen, and for Christmas, we decided to take a four-day trip to Shanghai. It was our first big trip together - our first pre-honeymoon honeymoon. ;) Shanghai is one of the biggest cities in the world. It is a global financial and cultural center. It's renowned for its Lujiazui skyline,...

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