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Colonia del Sacramento – Uruguay’s Prettiest City Once surrounded by a tall rampart, Colonia del Sacramento’s centuries-old buildings decorate its cobblestone streets to make it Uruguay’s prettiest city. As you wander through the historic qu…

Once surrounded by a tall rampart, Colonia del Sacramento’s centuries-old buildings decorate its cobblestone streets to make it Uruguay’s prettiest city. Here's our post from this charming heritage site in Uruguay. #Travel #Uruguay #SpanishColonial #architecture

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Colonia del Sacramento – Uruguay’s Prettiest City Once surrounded by a tall rampart, Colonia del Sacramento's centuries-old buildings decorate its cobblestone streets to make it Uruguay’s prettiest city. As you wander through the historic quarter, you can’t help but be enchanted by the rustic grace these Portuguese and Spanish heritage buildings possess. 

Colonia del Sacramento – Uruguay’s Prettiest City

Once surrounded by a tall rampart, Colonia del Sacramento's centuries-old buildings decorate its cobblestone streets to make it Uruguay’s prettiest city. As you wander through the historic quarter, you can’t help but be enchanted by the rustic…

Rural Uruguay: Carmelo and Trinidad Both Carmelo and Trinidad made it to our itinerary based on descriptions of their nearby tourist sites, but on arrival, we didn’t get what we expected. Instead, we were exposed to the small-t…

Carmelo and Trinidad made it to our itinerary based on descriptions of their nearby tourist sites, but on arrival, we didn’t get what we expected. Instead, we were exposed to the small-town charms of these Uruguayan cities. #Travel #Uruguay #Carmelo #Wine

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Rural Uruguay: Carmelo and Trinidad Both Carmelo and Trinidad made it to our itinerary based on descriptions of their nearby tourist sites, but on arrival, we didn't get what we expected. Instead, we were exposed to the small-town charms of these Uruguayan cities and it was nice to see what Uruguay is like, away from its most touristed parts.

Rural Uruguay: Carmelo and Trinidad

Both Carmelo and Trinidad made it to our itinerary based on descriptions of their nearby tourist sites, but on arrival, we didn't get what we expected. Instead, we were exposed to the small-town charms of these Uruguayan cities and it was nice to see what…

Piriapolis and Punta del Este: Uruguay’s Beaches With a variety of sandy beaches in Uruguay, and a wide selection of coastal cities, there are many choices to be made. Two popular, yet very different beach towns are Piriapolis and Punta del Este.…

Instead of scorching hot days on Uruguay’s beaches, summer winds coming off the Atlantic Ocean keep temperatures moderate. Here's our post about two very different beach towns on Uruguay's coast, Piriapolis and Punta del Este. #beach #uruguay #travel #puntedeleste

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Piriapolis and Punta del Este: Uruguay’s Beaches With a variety of sandy beaches in Uruguay, and a wide selection of coastal cities, there are many choices to be made. Two popular, yet very different beach towns are Piriapolis and Punta del Este. We'll take you to both and let you decide which one appeals to you more.

Piriapolis and Punta del Este: Uruguay’s Beaches

With a variety of sandy beaches in Uruguay, and a wide selection of coastal cities, there are many choices to be made. Two popular, yet very different beach towns are Piriapolis and Punta del Este. We'll take you to both and let you decide which one…

Explore The History Of Montevideo, Uruguay Walking along the streets of Old Montevideo feels like stepping into the early 1900s when fortunes were made hand over fist and then spent freely on indulgences. Today, the elegant, and sometimes q…

The historic centre in Montevideo, Uruguay has elegant, and sometimes quirky, heritage buildings. They provide an insight into its extravagant history and make it a rewarding part of the city to explore. #Uruguay #Montevideo #Travel #Architecture

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Explore The History Of Montevideo, Uruguay Walking along the streets of Old Montevideo feels like stepping into the early 1900s when fortunes were made hand over fist and then spent freely on indulgences. Today, the elegant, and sometimes quirky, heritage buildings in Old Montevideo provide an insight into that extravagant era, making it a rewarding part of the city to explore.

Explore The History Of Montevideo, Uruguay

Walking along the streets of Old Montevideo feels like stepping into the early 1900s when fortunes were made hand over fist and then spent freely on indulgences. Today, the elegant, and sometimes quirky, heritage buildings in Old Montevideo provide an…

Visiting The Jesuit Missions: Encarnacion or Posadas If you are planning a visit to the Jesuit Missions in Paraguay, you have the option to stay in Encarnacion, Paraguay or Posadas, Argentina. We'll describe what there is to see in both cities and let you decide which you would prefer to use as a base when visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site Missions.

Visiting The Jesuit Missions: Encarnacion or Posadas

If you are planning a visit to the Jesuit Missions in Paraguay, you have the option to stay in Encarnacion, Paraguay or Posadas, Argentina. We'll describe what there is to see in both cities and let you decide which you would prefer to use as a…

Jesuit Missions in Paraguay We gazed up at the intricately carved decorations on the stone walls and were in awe. The remote Paraguayan forest seemed one of the most unlikely places to find such remarkable Jesuit mission churches. We're excited to share these extraordinary sites with you now.  

Jesuit Missions in Paraguay

We gazed up at the intricately carved decorations on the stone walls and were in awe. The remote Paraguayan forest seemed one of the most unlikely places to find such remarkable Jesuit mission churches. We're excited to share these extraordinary sites with you now.  

A Day In Villarrica, Paraguay As one of the oldest colonial settlements in Paraguay, Villarrica enjoyed a period of economic growth. This resulted in an influx of European immigrants, and the city became filled with extravagant homes. Even with these mansions, though, one chuch stands out. The stone Ybaroty Church makes a visit to Villarrica worthwhile.

A Day In Villarrica, Paraguay

As one of the oldest colonial settlements in Paraguay, Villarrica enjoyed a period of economic growth. This resulted in an influx of European immigrants, and the city became filled with extravagant homes. Even with these mansions, though, one chuch stands out. The…

What To See In Concepcion, Paraguay The city of Concepcion was once a wealthy port city on the Paraguay River. This time has left a trail of wonderfully ornate buildings that have suffered the effects of time. These buildings give the city a lot of potential, and one day, we think Concepcion, Paraguay, will be on Paraguay's tourist trail.

What To See In Concepcion, Paraguay

The city of Concepcion was once a wealthy port city on the Paraguay River. This time has left a trail of wonderfully ornate buildings that have suffered the effects of time. These buildings give the city a lot of potential, and one day, we think Concepcion,…

Franciscan Mission Church in Yaguaron, Paraguay The small city of Yaguaron is home to one of the country’s best-preserved Franciscan mission churches. When you visit San Buenaventura Church you’ll be stunned by the woodwork that showcases …

In the middle of the Paraguayan jungle is the small city of Yaguaron, home to one of the country’s best-preserved Franciscan mission churches. San Buenaventura Church displays an excellent example of the craftsmanship of the time. #UNESCO #Franciscan #Paraguay #Travel

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Franciscan Mission Church in Yaguaron, Paraguay The small city of Yaguaron is home to one of the country’s best-preserved Franciscan mission churches. When you visit San Buenaventura Church you'll be stunned by the woodwork that showcases the skills of local craftsmen. Yaguaron is close enough to Asuncion to make an excellent day trip from the capital.

Franciscan Mission Church in Yaguaron, Paraguay

The small city of Yaguaron is home to one of the country’s best-preserved Franciscan mission churches. When you visit San Buenaventura Church you'll be stunned by the woodwork that showcases the skills of local craftsmen. Yaguaron is close enough to…

Day trips from Asuncion: Aregua, San Bernardino and Itaugua The indigenous Guarani people have lived on the shores of the vast Ypacarai Lake for generations. Along its edge lie three towns, each with a different appeal. Visiting Aregua, San Bernardino and Itaugua on a day trip from Asuncion offers a glimpse of what life is like outside of the bustling capital city.

Day trips from Asuncion: Aregua, San Bernardino and Itaugua

The indigenous Guarani people have lived on the shores of the vast Ypacarai Lake for generations. Along its edge lie three towns, each with a different appeal. Visiting Aregua, San Bernardino and Itaugua on a day trip from Asuncion offers…

Explore Paraguay’s Capital: Asuncion When planning a trip to Paraguay, the best place to begin is its capital city, Asuncion, where you can experience its rich history and culture.. Their unique indigenous heritage can be felt and hea…

The capital of Paraguay, Asuncion, is not as often visited as other parts of South America, but we found quite a few interesting places to visit. Here's our post from Asuncion, Paraguay. #travel #SouthAmerica #paraguay #asuncion

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Explore Paraguay’s Capital: Asuncion When planning a trip to Paraguay, the best place to begin is its capital city, Asuncion, where you can experience its rich history and culture.. Their unique indigenous heritage can be felt and heard as soon as you set foot in Asuncion, making it a great starting point for visitors.

Explore Paraguay’s Capital: Asuncion

When planning a trip to Paraguay, the best place to begin is its capital city, Asuncion, where you can experience its rich history and culture.. Their unique indigenous heritage can be felt and heard as soon as you set foot in Asuncion, making it a great…

Mainz – The Perfect Day Trip From Frankfurt If you’re looking for a great day trip from Frankfurt, the city of Mainz may interest you. Its rebuilt historic centre offers a glimpse of its former self with half-timbered houses, elaborate churches and even Roman ruins. The city is a short train ride from Frankfurt, making it perfect for a day trip. 

Mainz – The Perfect Day Trip From Frankfurt

If you’re looking for a great day trip from Frankfurt, the city of Mainz may interest you. Its rebuilt historic centre offers a glimpse of its former self with half-timbered houses, elaborate churches and even Roman ruins. The city is a short train ride…

What To See In Enchanting Heidelberg Heidelberg's compact Old Town fills in the land between its castle on a hill and the Neckar River. Unlike Frankfurt, almost every building in the centre is authentically historic because the city escaped damage during WWII. This detail endows the vibrant university town with a timeless charm, making it a joy to visit. Join us as we step back in time and explore the many things to see in Heidelberg’s enchanting Old Town.

What To See In Enchanting Heidelberg

Heidelberg's compact Old Town fills in the land between its castle on a hill and the Neckar River. Unlike Frankfurt, almost every building in the centre is authentically historic because the city escaped damage during WWII. This detail endows the vibrant…

Explore Frankfurt’s Old Town When flying internationally, many people have a connecting flight through Frankfurt. Instead of wasting time at the airport, consider spending a few days in Frankfurt to explore its historic centre…

The next time you have a connection through Frankfurt, consider spending a couple of days to check out it wonderful Old Town. Here's what you can see when you visit. #Frankfurt #Travel #OldTown #Europe

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Explore Frankfurt’s Old Town When flying internationally, many people have a connecting flight through Frankfurt. Instead of wasting time at the airport, consider spending a few days in Frankfurt to explore its historic centre, as well as the nearby cities of Heidelberg and Mainz. There is a lot to see, and you will be happy that you did.

Explore Frankfurt’s Old Town

When flying internationally, many people have a connecting flight through Frankfurt. Instead of wasting time at the airport, consider spending a few days in Frankfurt to explore its historic centre, as well as the nearby cities of Heidelberg and Mainz. There is a lot…

Top 10 Tourist Sites In Armenia Are you planning a trip to Armenia, but don't know where to begin? To make it easier for you, we've compiled a list of what we think are the top ten tourist sites in Armenia. We’re confident that you will be pleased with a visit to any of these sites.

Top 10 Tourist Sites In Armenia

Are you planning a trip to Armenia, but don't know where to begin? To make it easier for you, we've compiled a list of what we think are the top ten tourist sites in Armenia. We’re confident that you will be pleased with a visit to any of these sites.

Day Trips From Gyumri – Harichavank and Marmashen Monasteries After enjoying a few days exploring the city of Gyumri, we were excited to see what else this part of Armenia had to offer. Visiting the historic Harichavank and Marmashen Monasteries, at the base of Mt. Aragats, turned out to be the perfect day trip to complete our wonderful time in Gyumri.

Day Trips From Gyumri – Harichavank and Marmashen Monasteries

After enjoying a few days exploring the city of Gyumri, we were excited to see what else this part of Armenia had to offer. Visiting the historic Harichavank and Marmashen Monasteries, at the base of Mt. Aragats, turned out to be the…

Things To See In Gyumri, Armenia A vibrant energy emanates from Gyumri’s historic centre, and its wonderful collection of black tuff heritage buildings helped us fall in love with this city. There’s a lot to see in Gyumri, a…

Gyumri was our favourite city in Armenia. Its lively historic centre has pretty black and orange tuff buildings that are uncommon in Armenia. Here's our post from the pretty city of Gyumri, Armenia. #Travel #Armenia #Gyumri #OldTown

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Things To See In Gyumri, Armenia A vibrant energy emanates from Gyumri’s historic centre, and its wonderful collection of black tuff heritage buildings helped us fall in love with this city. There's a lot to see in Gyumri, and we think you will love visiting the sites as much as we did.

Things To See In Gyumri, Armenia

A vibrant energy emanates from Gyumri’s historic centre, and its wonderful collection of black tuff heritage buildings helped us fall in love with this city. There's a lot to see in Gyumri, and we think you will love visiting the sites as much as we did.

Debed Canyon Monasteries: Sanahin, Haghpat and Akhtala Described as a fusion of Caucasus vernacular and Byzantine styles, the Debed Canyon monasteries, Sanahin, Haghpat and Akhtala, are unmissable landmarks when visiting Armenia. Their architectural fe…

The Debed Canyon monasteries, Sanahin, Haghpat and Akhtala, have original architectural features that make them unmissable landmarks when visiting Armenia. Here's our post from the Debed Canyon in northern Armenia. #Travel #Armenia #Monasteries #Sanahin #Haghpat

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Debed Canyon Monasteries: Sanahin, Haghpat and Akhtala Described as a fusion of Caucasus vernacular and Byzantine styles, the Debed Canyon monasteries, Sanahin, Haghpat and Akhtala, are unmissable landmarks when visiting Armenia. Their architectural features make them some of the most unique churches in the country. Join us as we explore the medieval gems of Sanahim, Haghpat and Akhtala Monasteries.

Debed Canyon Monasteries: Sanahin, Haghpat and Akhtala

Described as a fusion of Caucasus vernacular and Byzantine styles, the Debed Canyon monasteries, Sanahin, Haghpat and Akhtala, are unmissable landmarks when visiting Armenia. Their architectural features make them some of the most unique…

A Day Trip To Haghartsin and Goshavank Monasteries Near Dilijan Located a short drive from the town of Dilijan, you can easily visit the two historic monasteries of Haghartsin and Goshavank on a day trip from Dilijan. Each monastery has its own style and offer different highlights, so it is worthwhile to visit both if you are in the area.

A Day Trip To Haghartsin and Goshavank Monasteries Near Dilijan

Located a short drive from the town of Dilijan, you can easily visit the two historic monasteries of Haghartsin and Goshavank on a day trip from Dilijan. Each monastery has its own style and offer different highlights, so it is…

Sites To Visit Near Lake Sevan Most travel to Lake Sevan to visit its most famous monastery, Sevanavank, but, there is more to see than just the one monastery. We found a few other great tourist sites to see around Lake Seven, making it a memorable trip. Here are some of the other things to see around the lake.

Sites To Visit Near Lake Sevan

Most travel to Lake Sevan to visit its most famous monastery, Sevanavank, but, there is more to see than just the one monastery. We found a few other great tourist sites to see around Lake Seven, making it a memorable trip. Here are some of the other things to see…

Tatev Monastery – An Armenian Treasure Built on the edge of the deep Vorotan Canyon, Tatev Monastery is a must-see in Armenia. Not only does it have a spectacular location, but the monastery also showcases some of Armenia’s most impress…

Built on the edge of the deep Vorotan Canyon, Tatev Monastery is a must-see in Armenia. Not only does it have a spectacular location, but the monastery also showcases some of Armenia’s most impressive medieval architecture. #Armenia #Travel #Historic #Monastery #Tatev

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