European

Georgia: ancient cave town to mountaintop church

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"My lasting memory of Sighnaghi is, without a doubt, the relaxed stupor the place lured me into. This is aside from the layers of juxtaposing splendor afforded by the combination of adorable architecture, unspoiled fields and assertive mountains."

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Confusing, intriguing, surprising Minsk

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"It surpassed all my expectations and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone for a city break, not even just to a communist history geek like myself."

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Estonia: between North and East

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With elements of modern utopia and Soviet dystopia, the Baltic state of Estonia is an intriguing travel destination.

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Where my Facebook friends and I would like you to go this summer in Europe – and why

"I have managed to put something of a 'tips' post together by mentioning my column and asking my Facebook friends: What's your favorite summer holiday place? Could you describe it in a few words? I turned the answers I got and a few of my own favorites into what comes next... photos and short blurbs."

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