Author: Casey Kim

  • Karlovy Vary: relaxation and tranquility in a fairytale spa town in Czechia

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    If you plan a trip to Czechia, its fairytale capital Prague is on many tourists’ radar. But the country is full of hidden gems awaiting you to discover them. Karlovy Vary, is definitely one such place that welcome everyone wanting to just relax in a quiet town. This blog post…

  • Bohemia’s Spa Triangle: Affordable Elegance in Czechia

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    Last updated on November 2nd, 2026 at 08:19 pmIf you travel around Europe by public transport, Bohemia might be exactly what your tired body needs. Sleeping on trains and buses is great for your budget, but not always for your mind and soul—unless you genuinely enjoy spending nights in transit.…

  • Aşk ve Taht (Love and Throne) should not end with the 5th episode

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    A chapter in a book about Nurbanu Sultan first brought me to Türkiye, opening a door to its beautiful heritage, vibrant media landscape, and fascinating cultural melting pot. I started watching video clips from Muhteşem Yüzyıl (Magnificent Century) and its spin-off, as well as Uyanış. I soon began recognising familiar…

  • My top car-free destinations

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    As someone who writes a blog about car-free travel, I thought my audience might want to know which cities they could travel to without a car. As someone without a driver’s licence, I’ve put together my top destinations that made my car-free adventures a breeze. Istanbul My eternal city!! Built…

  • Visit Strasbourg like a Local: Must-Sees and Hidden Gems

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    France is not just a granduer and the feel Paris prides itself on or unforgettable French livieras: Just look at the hidden location, Alsace. I’ve spent a couple of days in its capital Strasbourg – as always on a shoestring. Sitting on a German border, Alsace still offers the cuisine…

  • A Day Trip in Colmar, France

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    The name Colmar had been always in my mind since when I started planning my journey to Alsace, to which ChatGPT brought me. I asked the AI to suggest a budget trip itinerary and Alsace was on its list. Then I have started booking everything. My Airbnb was located in…

  • Cats Album in Istanbul

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    If you have ever visited Istanbul, you should have noticed its cats. You would think of cats in the City alongside many other landmarks, such as Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The City is flooded with (stray) cats. You will encounter them every 10 meters you walk. There are…

  • Witch Pusheen’s Adventure in Ravenna

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    My witch Pusheen figure has just returned from her adventure in Italy – she decided to take extra vacation in Ravenna as she loved just being there. She used her magic to fly over this old building – Theodoric the Great’s Palace – to enhance a dramatic effect. She entered…

  • Bruges Neighbourhood Guide to the Blankenberge Coast

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    As we were on our one-week tour across Belgium and had already spent four days in Bruges, we wanted a change of scenery. The forecast called for sun the next day, so we decided to head to the beach near Bruges: Blankenberge. We woke up, made our way there from…

  • Half-Day in Bruges, Belgium

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    Welcome to my second post in the half-day series. This time, this blog post will take you on a wander through the streets of Bruges, even though you are time-pressed. As I said before, I am not a fan of very short stays like a day or half-day, but sometimes…