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EXPLORE MIAMI Miami (Florida) is an excellent winter-spring getaway. Here’s a quick recap for those who have this city on their list of travel destinations, based on our fun spring…

There is so much of natural beauty around San Francisco that it feels almost criminal to not explore it.  7*7, the online magazine on everything San Francisco and the Bay area…

Istanbul. Constantinople of the ancient world. The heart of the Roman empire, located on the cross roads of two continents. Part real, part surreal. A perfect blend of the  bygone…

The fortress of Suomenlinna (originally Sveaborg in Swedish), off the mainland of Helsinki is a UNESCO declared World Heritage Site and a prime example of 18th century European military architecture.…

Granada should be on your must visit list, if you ever find yourself dreaming of Spain. Seeped in history, the city is famous as the last bastion of the Spanish…

Turkey is overrun with historical cities and sites as well as tourism agencies and tour groups more than willing to take you there. This chaotic confluence has resulted in the…

Dog friendly Santa Barbara: exploring Santa Barbara with your dog Santa Barbara is this super chilled out, fun, clean beach town north of Los Angeles. This city is very dog…

Madrid, the capital city of Spain formed the last leg of our Europe trip (read our adventures in Seville, Granada, Lisbon and Algarve by clicking on these hot links). Its a…

Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is possibly Western Europe’s best kept secrets. Never on the same list as London, Paris or Zurich, the city will charm your socks off…

If you are visiting Portugal, then definitely make some time to explore Algarve,  the southernmost region of Portugal that is famous for its pristine, scenic beaches (many undiscovered by tourists) and…