Tucked into northwest Morocco is the lovely town of Chefchaouen. The picturesque town is famous for its brilliant blue and white painted Medina, and its beautiful setting in the Rif Mountains. After a few days of frantic travel, I was excited for a few days to relax and explore this pretty spot. The town is …
After another long train journey, I found myself in rainy but picturesque Hoi An. The city has a great vibe, a lively waterfront and some great people watching. With over 2000 years of history, Hoi An has much to see but it is most well known for its tailoring, so every other shop was lined …
Of all the small towns in Europe I have visited, Chesky Krumlov is my favorite. This lovely town in the south Czech Republic has one of the most incredible vibes to it. It is very relaxed but has a plethora of outdoor activities and attractions to keep visitors busy. Don’t fly through this place assuming …
Paraty is a coastal town south of Rio which was settled by the Portuguese in 1667. It has a historic downtown which is closed to cars and has beautifully preserved buildings and churches. We arrived in Paraty from Ilha Grande right as a storm was blowing in but the pretty cobblestone town was a great …
A short bus ride away from the capital of Santiago is two pleasant coastal towns – Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Both are completely different in every way despite them being only 20 mins apart. Valparaiso is a harbour town built into the hillsides and filled with multi-coloured houses and loads of graffiti. The city …
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