I knew nothing about the chapel.  I just knew it was in honor of St. Bridget of Sweden, and as a history nerd living in Sweden, that was enough for me.  I couldn’t even find any pictures online.  Looking back, I should have seen the warning signs.  But I was determined to see something that [...]

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A ‘Blue Cruise’ along the Turkish Riviera could well be as close to perfection as it gets. Far from the mosques of Istanbul and rustic resplendence of Cappadoccia, the Turkish Riviera offers something remarkably different to ‘typical Turkey’.
Known as the ‘Turquoise Coast’, this southwest Mediterranean and Aegean coastline is home to an idyllic treasure trove [...]

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The road between Italy’s Santa Maria di Leuca and Otranto hugs the incredible white stone cliffs of the Southern Italian coastline and offers unparalleled views of the wide-open Mediterranean Sea. The plethora of white sand beaches with friendly, picturesque beach towns makes the drive perfect for beach hopping. Part of the Puglia region, the Salento [...]

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Pitlochry in Scotland’s Perthshire is one of the most archetypal and iconic towns you can visit within a few hours drive from either Edinburgh or Glasgow en route to the Highlands.
In addition to being a typically-Scottish charming town, with all the usual pubs, cafes and tourist shops, the surrounding area is renown for its natural [...]

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The Vatican dominates the art museums of Rome, with its vast collection of treasures, but for me, the Borghese Gallery and Villa has even more appeal. Some of the sculptures here are so beautiful and perfectly crafted, you can only marvel at the genius who created them.
Set in acres of landscaped gardens, the villa, built [...]

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