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A Local’s Guide: 10 Best Restaurants in Buffalo NY

Best Restaurants in Buffalo Buffalo, New York has long been hailed as a foodie’s paradise – and for good reason. From restaurants serving up the original Buffalo chicken wing to trendy juice bars, Buffalo has a place to eat to satisfy even the pickiest foodie. Be sure to visit with an empty stomach and high

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Where to find the Best Coffee in Bucharest Romania

Best Coffee in Bucharest Romania With this guide, the best coffee in Bucharest is easy to find…The coffee scene of Bucharest, Romania may surprise you. A number of top-quality coffee specialists have sprung up in the past few years. The scene is so good that a Romanian barista I talked to was actually disappointed by the coffee culture

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Exploring Palawan in the Philippines

Highlights of Palawan The Philippines is an affordable destination for budget travelers. Some of the best places to get off the beaten track include Rizal and Palawan. Palawan is a long, sword-shaped island in the southwest of the Philippines. Unlike other islands, Palawan has no package tourists and is an independent traveler’s dream. The island

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Why Lisbon in winter is a perfect destination

Why Lisbon in winter is a perfect destination If you’re looking for the perfect destination to break up the monotony of winter, Lisbon in Portugal hits the mark. Lisbon lies in the extreme southwest of mainland Europe, in hills that face south. Winters here are mild, and the light is worth writing home about. The

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The Best Day trips from Yerevan

The Best Day trips from Yerevan Armenia is your quintessential travel destination- beautiful landscapes, contrasting topography, changing microclimates, did I also mention extremely budget friendly? Straddling between Asia & Europe, Armenia is considered one of the oldest countries in the world with recorded history dating back 3500 years. To love Armenia means to love its

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The Albanian Riviera: a Mediterranean paradise for budget travelers

The Albanian Riviera: a Mediterranean Paradise for Budget Travelers Albania shares the same coastline as southern Italy, Croatia, and Greece, but it has fewer tourists and resorts than any of them. In Albania, it’s still possible to find affordable apartments a stone’s throw from a clear tropical-looking sea, and relax on tranquil beaches. The Albanian Riviera

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What To Do In One Day In Novi Sad, Serbia

Spotlight on: One day in Novi Sad Serbia  History in a nutshell: The archaeological remains show that the city was populated even during the Palaeolithic Period. However, the modern history of Novi Sad is associated with 1687, when the Habsburg monarchy took control of the city and its vicinity. It is during this time that

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What to Expect at the Naropa Festival – A Himalayan Extravaganza

The Naropa Festival – First Get to Ladakh A 45-minute flight from the Indian capital city of Delhi had transported us to another world. A world whose landscapes gave new meaning to the phrase, “out of this world”. We were in Leh, an ancient city which was once part of the famed silk route. Leh

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