10 Free Things to Do in Barcelona

Being ranked by Monocle as the world’s 16th most livable city has boosted tourism in Barcelona even higher than it was before; not that the city needed the help! After Madrid, this is Spain’s second most populated city. Although one might assume that this exciting Spanish city would cost a fortune to explore, there are [...]

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Do I Need Travel Insurance if I Have a EHIC?

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) gives citizens throughout Europe access to emergency medical state treatment for any injuries or illnesses that are incurred whilst on holiday. There can be some confusion as to what the EHIC does and does not cover, with the question sometimes arising “is it necessary to obtain travel insurance if [...]

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Bulgaria: Gateway to the East

Bulgaria, a country in the Balkans hugging the Turkish Straits, is a gateway to the Middle East and the Asian territories that lie beyond. Having regained its independence in 1878, Bulgaria can be considered a new state; regardless, it’s certainly an old country that traces its roots to the final years of the 7th century [...]

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Greece’s Top 10 Archaeological Sites

A visit to Greece allows the opportunity to go back through the corridors of time with some of the most awesome archaeological sites in the world. Greece is literally a network of the remains of civilizations that date from as far back as the prehistoric times and weaves its way through early historic, Roman and [...]

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Across the White Plains: A Look at Finland

Finland is a country of roguish weather and striking beauty; sitting on the colder reaches of Northern Europe, it is a welfare state that provides one of the highest living standards in the world. This is a land of lakes and islands, of organized cities and striking landscapes, where technology’s bleeding edge exists side by [...]

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