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BrasovBear Watching in Romania: Libearty Sanctuary or a Wild Bear Hide?How to see brown bears in Romania: the Libearty sanctuary near Brașov all year, or a wild bear hide in…
KrakowDay Trips from Kraków: Auschwitz, Wieliczka and ZakopaneWhich day trips from Kraków are worth your time, and what to book ahead: Auschwitz-Birkenau entry rules, the Wieliczka Salt…
SibiuWhere to Stay in Sibiu: Best Areas and Christmas Market TipsWhere to stay in Sibiu, from the Upper Town squares to the quieter Lower Town, with hotel picks and Christmas…
Cluj-NapocaDay Trips from Cluj-Napoca: Turda, Castles and SighișoaraThe best day trips from Cluj-Napoca, from the Turda salt mine and gorge to Corvin Castle, Sighișoara and the long…
CopenhagenWhere to Stay in Copenhagen: Indre By, Vesterbro or Nørrebro?Indre By, Vesterbro, Nørrebro or Christianshavn? How to choose where to stay in Copenhagen, with named hotels by budget and…
VilniusWhat to Buy in Lithuania (and When to Go Shopping)Amber from a seller who can explain it, Lithuanian linen, Džiugas cheese, Stakliškės mead and straw sodai are worth carrying…