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Best of the Balkans

Growing up, I remember learning European geography: England, France, Spain, Germany.. and all those little countries in the East. This past summer, I realized that ‘those little countries’, the Balkans, are some of the most enchanting (an inexpensive) places in Europe. I spent over three months in the Balkans and fell in love with the cultures of…

Istanbul’s Must-See Mosques

Istanbul is an ancient city, where many empires have reigned throughout the centuries, each leaving their mark. The Romans built aqueducts, the Byzantines built churches, and the Ottomans built mosques. The Sultans of the Ottoman Empire sought to raise the largest and most impressive mosques the world had ever seen, and they succeeded. Today, the…

Cuban Nightlife: 8 Unforgettable Evenings

Cuba, once a forbidden fantasy, is now America’s closest tropical paradise, only 110 miles offshore. Two things put this island nation on the map: iconic drinks and infectious music. Put those together, and you’re bound for some incredible nightlife. From Humphrey Bogart to Al Capone, Havana was where America’s classic rich and famous (or infamous), went to…

Veg Dining in China: In Style and On a Budget

This past summer I had the opportunity to backpack through China for a month, and though the country is beautiful, and the people are friendly, the biggest surprise was the food. I always liked American-Chinese take-out, but had only had a few different dishes, because most things weren’t vegetarian. Even in New York City, when…

Cuban Cuisine: from 5 cents to 5-star

Until the late 1990’s, private property and business was forbidden, therefore all restaurants were government owned. This made prices incredibly inexpensive, that way all Cubans could afford it. However, despite the communist parties strive for absolute equality,..