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The Best Uber Alternatives in Latvia
The best uber alternatives in latvia Uber isn't here yet. So what else is there? Uber hasn’t officially sunk its claws into Latvia… yet. But if you’re visiting the country, you’re probably going to be justifiably nervous about hailing a cab from the street. After all,...
Five East German Day Trips You Can Still Take Today
Five East German Day Trips you Can Still Take Today Socialist tourist hotspots that still rock in 2019. For many years, the Berlin Wall was the singular icon of East Germany. The East Germans were a people literally walled off from the rest of the world, it was...
How to Move to Tbilisi – Visas, Housing, and More
HOW TO MOVE TO TBILISI – Visas, Housing, and more Navigating bureaucracy in Georgia's capital might be tough – but it's so worth it. Tbilisi is — without a doubt — one of the coolest cities in the world today. With a low cost of living and incredible music, art, and...
Visit Russia Without a Visa
Visit Russia without a visa Here's how you can plan a trip to the RUssia – no visa required. As an American, traveling to Russia usually means visas, paperwork, and a lot of extra effort. However, going through the visa acquisition process isn’t the only way to visit....
A Brief History of Tbilisi
A Brief History of Tbilisi From Hot springs to cultural hotspot. I’m a bit of a history nerd, and nowhere piques my interest more than the Georgian capital of Tbilisi.There seems to be a dearth of information on the internet when it comes to the basics of Tbilisi...
Can I Visit Serbia after Going to Kosovo? Navigating the Serbian Border
Can I Visit Serbia after Going to Kosovo? How to NAVIGATe THE SERBIAN BORDER Kosovo boasts impressive history, architecture, and more – but a tumultuous political situation makes traveling there somewhat of a hassle. If you’re considering a trip to Kosovo, you may...
The Worst Scams in Istanbul & How to Avoid Them
The Worst Scams in Istanbul – and how to avoid them How to stop hucksters, tricksters, and thieves from stealing your cash. Istanbul is a city with amazing architecture, unbelievable food, and a bunch of people who want your money. As you explore, you may encounter a...
How to Visit Kaliningrad – Getting Your e-Visa and More
HOW TO Visit Kaliningrad – Getting your visa & more How to enter the recently-opened region. The Kaliningrad Region, known in Russian as “Kaliningrad Oblast,” is an odd place. Kaliningrad is completely disconnected from the rest of Russia, surrounded by Poland to...
The Story of the Nazi Burger King
The Story of the Nazi Burger King How a Third Reich power station became a fast food restaurant. Nuremberg, Germany is filled with relics from the Nazi period. While the most offending marks of the time have been largely removed — you’d be hard-pressed to find a...
How to Visit Minsk, Belarus in 2019
How to Visit Minsk in 2019 With a new 30 day visa-free regime, traveling to the Belarus capital couldn't be easier. When I first came to Minsk, they had a strict rule: five days, then you gotta go. Since then, Minsk has become much more welcoming to tourists and, as a...