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6 days ago
4 min

Cork it in Alentejo, Portugal

Portugal abounds with amazing sites to visit. Be sure to add Alentejo to that list with its cork tree groves, ruins, castles and menhirs.

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Ildiko

Mar 24
4 min

Is Corfu for You?

Corfu, a gem in the Ionian Sea, should be on YOUR radar screen when considering a jaunt to the Greek Islands. Fantastic water and shoreline!

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Ildiko

Mar 10
6 min

Familiar with Ephesus?? Perhaps!

Ephesus has quite a history. It stood proud as an Ancient Wonder of the World and centuries later prospered in trade & rooted Christianity.

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Walking the Path of the Passion, in Jerusalem

Ildiko

Mar 3
7 min

Walking the Path of the Passion, in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM was ground zero for Christianity; a religion now shared by nearly 2.4 billion people. Pilgrims flock to see where it all began.

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The 'Cotton Castle' of Pamukkale, Turkey

Ildiko

Feb 17
5 min

The 'Cotton Castle' of Pamukkale, Turkey

Visit petrified waterfalls and terraced pools of limestone formed over millennia. But an aerial view may fool you into thinking it is snow!

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Ildiko

Feb 10
8 min

Amsterdam, the Canal City of the North!

Amsterdam is a treasure trove of art, architecture, and a progressive vision. Its unique amalgam of OLD and NEW can be seen at every turn.

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Ildiko

Dec 30, 2020
5 min

Ski and See via the Gateway of Denver!

Exercise your MIND and BODY. Visit Denver! Combine the art exhibition of Frida Kahlo with hiking and skiing in the breathtaking Rockies!

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Ildiko

Dec 16, 2020
6 min

O Little Town of Bethlehem

"COVID Christmas 2020" in Bethlehem yields vacant inns, quarantined shepherds, and no visitors from the East but the star still shines! 🌟

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Ildiko

Dec 2, 2020
8 min

Journey to Jerusalem,'The City of Gold'

Old City Jerusalem glistens with history, culture & faith. A unique locale where you can walk through three millennia in a half square mile.

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Montalcino and Brunello go Hand-in-Hand 🍷

Ildiko

Nov 11, 2020
5 min

Montalcino and Brunello go Hand-in-Hand 🍷

What can be better than time spent in Tuscany? How about time spent in Tuscany while sipping on Brunellos? TASTE Montalcino. You'll love it!

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Ildiko

Oct 21, 2020
5 min

The Majestic Mountains of Meteora

The majesty of Greece reaches to the sky. Explore beyond Athens and the islands to familiarize yourself with Greece's soaring sanctuaries.

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The Pacific Northwest, a welcomed surprise! ❤️

Ildiko

Oct 7, 2020
6 min

The Pacific Northwest, a welcomed surprise! ❤️

Despite the west coast fires, the Pacific Northwest proved to be a true gem replete with rainforests, rocky shores, lighthouses and Pinots.

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Ildiko

Sep 16, 2020
7 min

My Bipolar Relationship with Traveling

The good, the bad and the ugly of my traveling. OK, not the ugly, but definitely DICHOTOMOUS. Top 5 reasons I travel despite its drawbacks!

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Ildiko

Aug 5, 2020
6 min

Beautiful, Bountiful Budapest

Gorgeous during day, Dazzling and Romantic during night, Budapest is a site to behold! So many UNESCO sites in less than a square mile.

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Ildiko

Jul 22, 2020
4 min

Visit it 'cause Kos could Heal!

The crystal clear beaches of Kos HEAL the soul. This is fitting for the birthplace of Hippocrates and MODERN MEDICINE!

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Ildiko

Jul 8, 2020
6 min

Float with me over Cappadocia

Fairy chimneys, caves, castles, underground passages ... sounds magical. It is! It's Cappadocia. A fanciful land packed with history.

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Ildiko

Jun 24, 2020
6 min

Why Crete is Per-feekt!!

Of ALL the SPECTACULAR Greek islands, Crete is MY ideal. Hard to choose, but I'll tell you why!

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Journey along the Spice Route thru Petra!

Ildiko

Jun 10, 2020
5 min

Journey along the Spice Route thru Petra!

Let's caravan to Petra, Jordan and see WHO built this wealthy, impressive city, WHY THERE, and HOW?

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Ildiko

May 27, 2020
6 min

Crazy for Croatia?? ... Yes, Please!!

From Sea to shining Sea ... let yourself be allured by the beauty of the Adriatic as you visit two seaside towns in Croatia

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Ildiko

May 13, 2020
5 min

Waltz along the Blue Danube ... Vienna

Explore passionate art, charming cafes and imperial sophistication as we venture together through Vienna!

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