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Jerusalem city guide

Jerusalem is more than a city. It stands as a symbol of both the best and the worst within humanity. A Holy City to both Islam and Judaism, it blurs the borders between reality and spirituality. Jerusalem will give you goose bumps even if you’re not religious. Every inch of these streets bears significance, but the Dome of the Rock Mosque is truly special. It’s one of the most important sites for Abrahamic faith. The Foundation Stone is where it got its name. According to scripture, the stone is part of the first creation. For the Jews, this is the place on earth closest to God. For the Muslims, this is also where Mohammed ascended to heaven. This is where King Solomon’s Palace once stood, which was later rebuilt as the Second Temple. Fast forward a couple of centuries, wars and exil...

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Phuket city guide

Phuket is a notch above all the other Thai resorts, second only to Pattaya when it comes to tourist traffic. Five million visitors a year makes their “phuk-eet, let’s charge double for everything” approach somewhat justified. Transportation, hotels, drinks, food, everything is almost twice as expensive when compared to other resorts. Is it worth the money, though? Oh, for sure. Phuket is in a league of its own. Thailand is all about that organic, rugged, backpacking experience. It’s colourful, a little dirty, smelly, and wonderfully chaotic. Phuket is the opposite; the tourists here are looking for an upper market experience. Think more in the lines of Dubai than Bangkok. This province is even home to a substantial number of Muslims. You might want to think twice before showing too...

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Naples city guide

One of my Italian friends told me “Naples has a bad reputation”. But how can a city with the best pizza in the world have a bad reputation? “Pizza is good even when it’s bad”. It’s a universal truth that grew well beyond its meme origins. Even more so in 2020, which has been a year of discovery. I bet you discovered that you suddenly want to learn how to make pizza and sourdough bread. You watched all the tutorials on YouTube, went through countless recipes. Months later, your household is covered with flour and pieces of pizza dough. Surely, you’ve perfected your technique and you’re ready to invite test subjects over. It’s pizza party time. Everything is ready; the dough has been fermenting for almost a week. San Marzano tomatoes are in your food processor. You invested...

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Vladivostok city guide

Modern globetrotters have a bucket list of things they’d like to experience. Taking the Trans-Siberian is often one of them. I can get behind that; it’s super romantic, isn’t it? Riding a train from Moscow to Vladivostok alongside your significant other or a group of friends. The journey is over nine thousand kilometres long from west to east. Imagine the things you get to see through a train window. Endless steppes, all the obscure Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese landscapes: it’s a real adventure. My uncle painted a different picture when he told me about his first-hand experience. He used to be a chef on TSS Stefan Batory in the 70s. The Batory was an ocean liner between Gdynia and New York, a bit like a budget Titanic. I’m not sure how uncle ended up on the Trans-Siberian, sin...

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Zagreb city guide

The Croatian coast and its luxury resorts have overshadowed Zagreb for a long time. They are not that far away from the city, but the seaside feels like an entirely different country. Zagreb is relatively small for a capital and it’s not very crowded either. You’ll see a tourist here and there, but they’re usually just passing through. There’s this pleasant, tightly knit community feeling here. It’s like being in a small town where everyone knows each other. Visit the Dolac Market and you’ll see what I’m talking about. It has been Zagreb’s main trading area since 1930. Dolac is divided into two parts: one is above the ground and the second below. The first one showcases different kinds of produce. You can buy vegetables, fruit but also preserves like jams, chutneys, and stu...

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Cologne city guide

Tourists often dismiss Germany as a travel destination, unless we’re talking about history buffs, who often have this country on their bucket list. I think it’s because of the wide range of things to see and do. As a consequence it’s hard to pick one thing or place to visit in Germany. There’s beautiful nature, the medieval towns, and the Oktoberfest. The seaside is nothing to scoff at either. Which city captures the essence of Deutschland and scratches all the right spots? That would be Cologne (Köln in German), hands down. Cologne is one of the oldest and largest German cities. Yet it somehow achieves the fragile balance between a busy beehive metropolis and a small village vibe. Ancient battlements implanted with steel beams and glass panels like architectural cyborgs. The Kran...

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Marseille city guide

I thought that the French Riviera is all about pocket little ports smelling of wine, seafood, and croissants. That’s true for most of them, apart from Marseille. Marseille is humongous. It’s the second-largest city in France as a matter of fact. I think it’s a much better destination than Paris; at least for tourism. The only thing I didn’t like about Marseille is that it was a little “unkept”. The city is like a shaggy beard. There’s ugly, bad graffiti everywhere. I mean graffiti vandalism, not a graffiti art form. Or a broken window here and there. Or the permanent renovations of certain landmarks that seem to be going nowhere. I think that people should take better care of a city of this caliber. What do I mean by caliber? You could say it is one of the oldest and most sig...

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Johannesburg city guide

The more you know about Johannesburg the less appealing it gets. Not that it’s very appealing at first sight (or the second). The city is humongous and nearly impossible to explore without a car. That’s to be expected from a metropolis inhabited by over 5 million people. Let’s address the elephant in the room, though. Is it safe? Everyone is trying to sell “Joburg” as the friendliest city on earth. They’ll tell you that people are the warmest and most welcoming towards tourists. The same guys will tell you that you need to take an Uber to the convenience store around the corner. Walking half a mile in broad daylight is not 100% safe here. Naturally, there are safe and unsafe districts like everywhere else. You will see tourists walking around, sure, but usually accompanied by l...

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Valencia city guide

People come to Madrid because it’s the capital. People visit Barcelona because it was in Woody Allen’s masterpiece Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Those are the two staple cities on every trip to Spain: immensely popular and visited by millions of international tourists every year. What if you want to experience all that the Iberian Peninsula has to offer, but you hate crowds? Well, you’re screwed because it’s crowded everywhere. Valencia, however, might provide a little bit more breathing space. It’s unmistakably Spanish, but certain hints make it unique. Catalonia lies to the north. That region influenced Valencia to the point that they speak a Catalonian dialect. Some even consider their land a part of the Catalan nation. I don’t want to get into the entire “autonomous community...

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Burgas city guide

Every time people talk about Burgas they sound like they have a gun pointed at them. It’s like in those mental health institutions in the movies. You have to say: everything is fine; otherwise you will get electrocuted. “Burgas is so peaceful, there is no crime, no drugs. The cost of living is very low and the city is beautiful. I would say it’s the most European city in Bulgaria: very prosperous and clean. We’re having so much fun here and we made so many friends. This park is the best park I’ve ever seen. Life is great!” Stockholm syndrome at its finest. Jokes aside, Burgas is exactly like that: a giant retirement home. That is a good comparison as many Europeans decide to spend their golden years here. Burgas is cheap and quiet with the bonus of being a sea resort. The clima...

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