Like most of those spectacular northern destinations, you can’t accuse Helsinki of being a budget destination – but there are numerous cheap or free activities if you keep your eyes out. One of my favourite stops in Helsinki was the old Market Hall, easy to find on the harbour, and a great place to visit [...]

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Prague’s Jewish quarter is not a large area, but don’t be fooled, the six sites operated by the Jewish Museum of Prague offer enough information and artifacts to fill your day.  The museum consists of The Maisel Synagogue, the Spanish Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery, the Klausen Synagogue, and the Ceremonial Hall.  [...]

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I visited Riga, the capital of Latvia for a few days with my family as part of a summer holiday in Latvia and Estonia, and thought I’d share with you some of the things I enjoyed with my family, as well as other things that friends have recommended.

Old Town Riga
At the heart of Riga, you [...]

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When the large food venders rolled in, I knew this was going to be a big one. Lecce features events of all shapes and sizes on a weekly basis each summer, but the biggest celebration of all is the Sant’Oronzo Festival. The streets are lined with elaborate, blazing light displays as well as food and merchandise stands [...]

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As our ship sailed through the Aegean Sea to the Greek island of Patmos, my excitement began to build.  I had read quite a bit about Patmos’ rich history and natural beauty before we left for our trip, and this was one of the places I was most interested in exploring. Patmos is one of [...]

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