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Longyearbyen, Svalbard: 25 Photos of the Northernmost Town in the WorldLongyearbyen, Svalbard: 25 Photos of the Northernmost Town in the World

Longyearbyen, Svalbard: 25 Photos of the Northernmost Town in the World

At 78.2° N latitude, high above the Arctic Circle, on the island cluster of Svalbard and Jan Mayen - home…

Joanna Kalafatis
5 Reasons You Should Explore Europe By Train: Train Tour on Rail Europe5 Reasons You Should Explore Europe By Train: Train Tour on Rail Europe

5 Reasons You Should Explore Europe By Train: Train Tour on Rail Europe

Earlier this year, I had the amazing experience of embarking on train tour of Europe - specifically, northwestern Europe -…

Joanna Kalafatis
Aaptiv: How to Stay Fit When You TravelAaptiv: How to Stay Fit When You Travel

Aaptiv: How to Stay Fit When You Travel

Travel has a lot of unexpected side effects: it triggers your imagination, it expands your worldview, it encourages you to…

Joanna Kalafatis
Cologne: Exploring the Old and New GermanyCologne: Exploring the Old and New Germany

Cologne: Exploring the Old and New Germany

When most people think of Cologne (Köln in German), they think of the first thing a visitor sees in Cologne:…

Joanna Kalafatis
The Backlash Against Tourism: Understanding What You Can DoThe Backlash Against Tourism: Understanding What You Can Do

The Backlash Against Tourism: Understanding What You Can Do

In the last few months, a barrage of articles has been released pointing to a general ongoing backlash against tourism.…

Joanna Kalafatis
Terrorism and Resilience in LondonTerrorism and Resilience in London

Terrorism and Resilience in London

I was in London for the first terrorist attack this year at Westminster. A few tube stops away from Parliament,…

Joanna Kalafatis
Amsterdam: Myths, Facts, and Things to DoAmsterdam: Myths, Facts, and Things to Do

Amsterdam: Myths, Facts, and Things to Do

My stay in Amsterdam was provided courtesy of RailEurope and the Conscious Hotel Vondelpark. There are affiliate links included in this…

Joanna Kalafatis
What to Do in Paris (to Enjoy Your Second Time Around)What to Do in Paris (to Enjoy Your Second Time Around)

What to Do in Paris (to Enjoy Your Second Time Around)

It was technically my third time in Paris, but only the second one I could remember. I had gone to…

Joanna Kalafatis
27 Photos to Make You Fall in Love With Bruges: The Fairytale Town27 Photos to Make You Fall in Love With Bruges: The Fairytale Town

27 Photos to Make You Fall in Love With Bruges: The Fairytale Town

From "In Bruges", the Colin Farrell movie you need to see - a character describes Bruges: "How's a fairytale town…

Joanna Kalafatis
Why You Should Visit Brussels: The Most Underrated City in EuropeWhy You Should Visit Brussels: The Most Underrated City in Europe

Why You Should Visit Brussels: The Most Underrated City in Europe

Is Brussels worth visiting? After visiting Belgium, for all the reasons listed below, I would argue...YES! There are many underrated…

Joanna Kalafatis