Cute and Cozy Homebase for Exploring Vilnius: Oras Hostel

Barely $20 a night for a private room in Vilnius!

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Hosteling in the Heart of Riga: Doma Hostel

You just can’t beat hostels in terms of sociability, value, and convenience.

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The best things have the most unpronounceable names: My Stay at Hotel Birger Jarl

I never succeeded in pronouncing Birger Jarl correctly (not for lack of trying!)… but that had zero impact on my experience, aside from reminding me that I’ll probably never speak Swedish.

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48 Hours of Imaginary Fame: My Starlet Stay at Haymarket Scandic

Ultimate hotel for a girl’s getaway weekend, or for a solo trip when you want to feel like the star you are.

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Winning a Wizzair Layover in Katowice

But seriously, I’m almost 30. And while I’m all for saving almost $1000 on flights through crazy connections and extended layovers, I can’t sleep in airports anymore.

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The Most Unexpectedly Awesome Aspect of My Stay in Dublin

Nope, it wasn’t Guiness tastings or whisky trials.

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How My Husband Proposed in Rome

I love snacks. But I couldn’t figure out these pepper and mint chips in Rome – were they good or bad? They ended up distracting me from the main event… My proposal!

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My Best Choice in Italy : A Package Tour in Rome

The only package tour I’d ever recommend, because of skip-the-line tickets and unlimited public transportation passes!

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The 7 Most Unexpected Surprises in Rome

Rome was amazing, and exceeded my expectations in so many ways! These are the top 7 pleasant surprises that I discovered about Rome in my recent visit.

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The Surprising Truth About Food in Rome

I expected the food in Rome to be delicious. I expected there to be a lot of pasta, pizza, gelato, and wine. But the biggest surprise, I was NOT expecting…

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