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Odessa to Vilkova: Ukraine's Venice
Inspired by British website 'Nerdy Day Trips', we should say that cafebabel.com isn’t just about metropolises and life in the big city, but also Europe’s far-flung corners. A German correspondent discovers pelicans, tortoises and old believers in a sleepy fishing village in Ukraine
travel writing, ukraine, lifestyle, travel, history, nature, danube
On the road in a misunderstood country: tips for Albania
The most difficult aspect for travellers to this Eastern European country, which is about one quarter the size of England, is getting hold of a guide that speaks English. Despite this, with 400km of coastline, lakes and picturesque villages, Albania has something to offer for those in search of authenticity
travel writing, aeroplane, travel, tourism, autostop, albania, society
Road trip to... Mont Saint-Michel!
Two Italians, a Ukrainian, a Chinese woman and a Frenchman in a Citroen Berling. An account of the roadtrip spent in enthusiastic discovery of the famous Mont Saint-Michel, source of pride for France and a cause of rivalry between Brittany and Normandy
travel writing, travel, tourism, mont saint michel, eurogeneration, france, fun
Notes: mid-twenties crisis of a journalist going round the world
The day that I turned 25, I decided to just leave everything - work, my family, the flat I rented with some friends. I bought a round the world ticket and embarked on a year-long journey. Summary of a blog recognised by as 'the best non-English language blog' at the 'Lonely Planet travel bloggers’ awards
travel writing, japan, philippines, travel, blogs, thailand, india
Summer read: love in Europe
With quills in rucksacks, budding young authors scour the virgin soil of the old continent, penning their feelings as they go. A selection of the winning articles from the 2009 'Youthreporter' writing competition based in Germany, ‘In love with Europe’. From lovesick autistic children in Wales to interrail hedonism, get literary
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