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In the Land of No Smiles: Finding Friendliness in Bulgaria

February 23, 2023November 28, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell
Winter snow in Sofia Bulgaria park on a tree

Bulgaria is beautiful – but the initial reception here seems as chilly as the November weather. How I learned that smiles aren’t everything, and why I’m getting to like traveling alone in Bulgaria.

Categories Europe Tags Bulgaria, culture, solo female travel Leave a comment

Akrotiri: The Ancient Atlantis on Santorini?

February 23, 2023October 28, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell
Santorini Greece white buildings and the blue sea

Santorini is a hot modern destination for travel – but the ancient mysteries of Minoan Akrotiri is more interesting to me than pool selfies and hot clubs.

Categories Europe, Greece Tags ancient history, art, culture, Greece, philosophy 1 Comment

Opera on the Cheap in Paris: What You Need to Know

February 23, 2023October 19, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell

Going to see an opera in Paris is an unmissable experience – if you can afford it. But if you’re prepared, you can watch opera for just €5 with some easy tips.

Categories How To’s, France Tags art, budget travel, culture, France, opera, solo female travel 4 Comments

Les Eglises de Poitiers: Old Beauty in A Small French City

February 23, 2023September 16, 2018 by Kathleen O'Donnell
A church stained glass window in Poitiers, France

Visiting Poitiers, a small city in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine in France, and exploring its history through the many beautiful and ancient churches there.

Categories Europe, France Tags culture, France 2 Comments
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