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View of church in Thun from castle tower.

The Best Things to Do in Thun: A Beautiful Hidden Gem in Switzerland

Posted by By Krista 4 December 2022
Thun is a beautiful medieval town near Bern to plan a day trip to, with an impressive castle that's a must-see in Switzerland.
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View of village in valley with waterfall.

Beautiful Scenic Drives Near Zurich With a Camper Van

Posted by By Krista 1 December 2022
Here are some unique driving routes near Zurich that you can take with a camper van.
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View of rooftops in Bern's old town, best photo spots in Bern.

The Most Beautiful Photo Spots in Bern

Posted by By Krista 26 November 2022
There are a lot of beautiful places in Bern to discover. Here are the top places to take photos in the Swiss capital.
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View of Bern's old town across Aare River.

15 Beautiful Attractions in Old Town Bern You Have to See

Posted by By Krista 17 November 2022
Read on to learn more about the top attractions that you can't miss while in Bern's old town.
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Medieval clock tower at the end of a street.

How to Spend the Best 2 Days in Bern, Switzerland

Posted by By Krista 15 November 2022
Here's a look at how to spend 2 days in Bern, including where to eat and the best place to stay.
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Vlore is a beautiful coastal city along the famous Vlore is a beautiful coastal city along the famous Albanian Riviera, known for its beaches, restaurants, and bars 🏖️

It’s also considered to be the oldest city in Albania so there’s plenty of history to unravel here 👀

Many people who visit Vlore tend to stay along the coastline and spend time relaxing on the beaches. If you have the time though I would highly recommend taking the short drive to Vlore’s old town and Kanine Castle 🚗
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The Butrint National Park has been inhabited since The Butrint National Park has been inhabited since prehistoric times but gets its name from Greek mythology 🏺

It was also inhabited by the Romans and came under the control of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, which is why there’s this impressive castle nestled among the ancient ruins 🏰

Have you been to this archaeological park in Albania before? 🇦🇱
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Gjirokaster is also known as the “city of stone” or the “city of a thousand steps”. Once you arrive in this historic city you’ll immediately notice the beautiful Ottoman-era houses and narrow streets carved from stone 🪨

It may not be a large old town but there are a lot of things to do in Gjirokaster during a day trip. There are also numerous historical and archaeological sites nearby that are worth driving to such as Antigonea and Hadrianopolis 🇦🇱
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Albania is becoming more and more popular thanks t Albania is becoming more and more popular thanks to its beautiful coastline, but there are a lot of places to visit in Albania beyond the coast that are worth seeing too 🚗

If you’re planning a trip to Albania, make sure you visit places like ⬇️

Berat 
Tirana 
Gjirokaster 
Osumi Canyon
Apollonia 
Butrint
Llogara National Park
The Blue Eye
Byllis Archaeological Park
Vlore
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Visiting Apollonia will make you feel like you’r Visiting Apollonia will make you feel like you’re in Greece since these ancient ruins in Albania were once a Greek colony 🤪

At its peak in the 4th century it was an important trade and economic centre – even the Roman emperor Augustus studied here 📚

This archaeological site in Albania should take approximately 90 minutes to walk around. Once you’re done you can take a look at the Archaeological Museum as well as the impressive monastery 😮‍💨🇦🇱
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