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My first Baltic country!Did you know, Riga has the largest collection of Art Nouveau architecture in the world?If you’re...
08/31/2026

My first Baltic country!

Did you know, Riga has the largest collection of Art Nouveau architecture in the world?

If you’re visiting Riga, you should know that it has a medieval old town you can walk end to end in twenty minutes and I found that 2 days is enough if you are visiting just the city.

Here’s how to spend 2 days in Riga:

Day 1:

- House of the Blackheads
- The cathedral
- Stroll through the little cobble stone lanes
- Bastejkalna Park (the prettiest green space in the city)
- Walk the Art Nouveau district on Alberta iela
- Dinner at Ala Pagrabs for a cool atmosphere
- Finish with a drink somewhere in the old town (sooooo many places to choose from)

Day 2:

- Riga Central Market
- The National Library of Latvia
- Lunch or drink at Chef Mezze for cool vibes
- Spend the afternoon wandering Miera iela or the Kalnciema quarter for the more local side of the city

- If you have extra time, Jurmala beach is about 30 minutes by train 🚊🏖️

What to know before you go:

Riga is small and very walkable. The costs are reasonable and cheaper than many places in Europe.
The airport is only about 20 minutes from the centre and easily accessible by bus. Summer means long, bright evenings. I found that the city is heavily concentrated around bars and nightlife and realized it’s a veryyy popular bachelor/bachelorette party destination and it wasn’t necessarily our vibe.

But for 48 hours it’s great to visit and we loved all of the architecture and how beautiful and colourful the city is.

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Warsaw is the one of most underrated capital cities in Europe that I’ve visited. I usually don’t hear people talking abo...
08/20/2026

Warsaw is the one of most underrated capital cities in Europe that I’ve visited. I usually don’t hear people talking about it and I really think people don’t give it the time it deserves.

I myself wanted to spend only a few hours here when I first planned our trip but once you slow down, you realize this city has so much to offer.

It’s really hard to believe that this beautiful Old Town was rebuilt from rubble. You will also see amazing palaces and parks, and a whole wave of old factories, breweries and power plants turned into food halls and bars.

If you’re planning a trip, here’s how to spend 2 days in Warsaw: (but of course you can plan to spend even more time here and see everything at a slower pace). The public transport is super easy and efficient for getting around!

📌Day 1:

•Old Town Market Square (all of it rebuilt after WWII, and UNESCO listed because of it)
•Royal Castle
•Castle Square & St. John’s Cathedral
•Neon Museum in Praga
•Gnojna Góra viewpoint over the Vistula
•Warsaw Barbican
•Krakowskie Przedmieście promenade
•Sunset views from St. Anne’s Church tower

📌Day 2:

•Łazienki Park & Chopin statue (free Chopin concerts here on summer Sundays)
•Wilanów Palace & gardens
•Palace of Culture & Science viewing terrace
•University of Warsaw Library rooftop garden (free, and one of the best views in the city)
•Elektrownia Powiśle
•Browary Warszawskie
•Norblin Factory
•Vistula River waterside bars

When to visit Warsaw:
May to September is best. Summer is hot and the river bars come alive at night but also the city is more crowded in general. Late spring and early autumn give you the fewest crowds and the best light. Winter gets properly cold, but the Christmas markets make up for it.

I loved Warsaw and if you’re only planning on major tourist spots like krakow or Wroclaw… you’re missing out on a lot!

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08/15/2026

We didn’t expect to love this country as much as we did.

It has the charm of Western Europe, the history of Central Europe, beautiful landscapes and mountains, charming medieval cities, and a coastline on the Baltic Sea.

This is Poland 🇵🇱

Here are a few places worth adding to your itinerary:
🇵🇱Kraków is one of Europe’s most beautiful old towns. It really impressed me.

🇵🇱Zakopane & the Tatra Mountains are perfect for amazing hikes, scenic mountain lakes and landscapes

🇵🇱Gdańsk is where you will see the most colorful waterfront, rich history, and even some beaches

🇵🇱Warsaw is a super cool city. It has a nice mix of “old” and modern city life

🇵🇱Wrocław has charming squares, canals, and its where you can go searching for hundreds dwarf statues

What surprised me most was how beautiful Poland is, and still feels authentic, affordable, and in my opinion underrated compared to other European destinations.

If Poland isn’t on your travel list yet, add it to your bucket list.

Have you been, or is it somewhere you’d like to visit?

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After visiting 30+ countries in Europe, Poland has become one of my favorites and it completely surprised me!What I love...
08/06/2026

After visiting 30+ countries in Europe, Poland has become one of my favorites and it completely surprised me!

What I love is the mix of history, nature and culture you get for such great value. Kraków is such a beautiful city with Europe’s largest market square. Outside of the city, you can also visit Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial or descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an underground world of chapels and chambers carved entirely from salt.

To the south you will find the Tatra Mountains around Zakopane, which is perfect for outdoor adventure and hiking lovers.

And of course there is Warsaw, a capital that rebuilt itself from the ashes into something modern and vibrant. It’s almost hard to believe!!! 😍 I really loved it more than I expected and I’m surprised more people don’t talk about it.

⏳ HOW MUCH TIME: 8 days for me was ideal for a first trip. It lets you pair Kraków and the south with a night or two in Warsaw without.

📅 BEST TIME TO GO: May to June or September is the sweet spot. The weather is warm, the parks are green and the summer crowds and prices haven’t peaked. July and August are nice but SOOOO BUSY!!

✅ MUST KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Poland uses the złoty (PLN), not the euro. It’s very affordable compared to Western Europe. Book all tickets well in advance during the peak summer season as they sell out. Trains between major cities are comfortable and cheap (book in advance). And come hungry, because the food is amazing 😍😍😍

🗺️ IF YOU HAVE MORE TIME: Add Wrocław, Gdansk Białowieża Forest or the lakes of Masuria

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07/14/2026

Is this one of Europe’s best kept secrets?

This city really took us by surprise. The old town, the riverside cafes and restaurants, the castle at top, the green spaces… the city definitely has a charm!

📍Ljubljana, Slovenia

The city has a calm, relaxed vibe and it’s super walkable and bike-friendly. And of course the perfect gateway to explore the rest of the country.

Here are the top things to do when in Ljubljana:

🏰 visit the Ljubljana castle. Take the funicular or walk up to get the best panoramic views of the city and watch the sunset. Inside the castle you will find a history museum and art exhibits.

⛴️ take a boat tour on Ljubljana River and see the city from a different angle.

🛍️ visit the Central Market where you can find fresh produce, flowers, honey, cheese and souvenirs.

⛪️ visit the pink Franciscan church and Saint Nicholas Cathedral

🐉 cross the many bridges, including the famous dragon bridge

🌳 visit Tivoli Park and enjoy the serene green space including a botanical garden

🚶🏻‍♀️wander through the Old Town and people watching in Preseren Square or Congress Square- one of my favorite activities 😅

🍺 enjoy the cafe and restaurant culture along the river. There are so many options to choose from.

🎨 walk around Metelkova. An area similar to Christiana in Copenhagen where you will see different forms of art, underground music and a glimpse of Bohemian life.

Make sure to ADD this city to your bucket list!!! This is one city in Europe you should not miss!

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Put this country on your 2026 bucket list and follow Ellia | Hidden Gems & Adventure Travel for more travel inspiration,...
06/29/2026

Put this country on your 2026 bucket list and follow Ellia | Hidden Gems & Adventure Travel for more travel inspiration, guides and tips ✨

Montenegro is such a small country but has so much to offer!

What makes Montenegro so special is just how much variety is packed into such a small space. The Bay of Kotor is unlike anything else in Europe. Then you find Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans, where you can glide through floating water lily fields and visit a 15th-century monastery on a tiny island. You can drive up to Lovcen National Park and you’re surrounded by amazing panoramic views . And then there’s the coast: Budva’s ancient Old Town, the secluded coves of the Lustica Peninsula, the glamorous marina of Porto Montenegro. It’s a lot, and it’s all within a couple of hours of each other.

The best time to visit is May to June or September to October. The weather is warm, the sea is swimmable, and the crowds of peak summer haven’t yet arrived or have just left. July and August are beautiful but the Bay of Kotor and Budva get very busy and prices go up.

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Kotor is a must-visit and deserves a few days to truly explore. This walled city sits at the foot of mountains, overlooking the stunning Bay of Kotor, which is often called Europe’s southernmost fjord.
Where to Stay: Old Town for atmosphere, or Dobrota for a quieter base.

Perast is a tiny Baroque village on the shores of the Bay of Kotor, with just a handful of streets but a charm that’s completely captivating. It’s easily done as a half-day or full-day trip from Kotor.
Getting There: Bus or taxi from Kotor (~20 min). Avoid driving if possible as parking is extremely limited. Or go super early!

Budva is Montenegro’s most popular tourist destination but honestly not my favori

This is what makes travel special for me. When you experience different parts of the world and different ways of life. L...
06/25/2026

This is what makes travel special for me. When you experience different parts of the world and different ways of life.

Life here moves differently. It’s loud, chaotic, colourful and people. Just living their lives. Real everyday life.

This is Cambodia and this is “travel through my eyes”. A series where you see places as I experienced them. No cinematic shots and perfectly staged angles. Just real travel moments captured from my POV using Ray-Ban | Meta

Cambodia was always high on my list and after many years, I finally got to visit and it was the raw experience I always crave. I saw stilt villages in the dry season, which was a unique experience as you got to walk through and get close instead of being on a boat. Communities with kids laughing, playing and enjoying life.

Then there is the markets which are always full of colour, noise, smells 😅 with women working at different stalls in the scorching heat.

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Unpopular travel opinion?After visiting many European countries and multiple cities in each, there are a few I personall...
06/20/2026

Unpopular travel opinion?

After visiting many European countries and multiple cities in each, there are a few I personally wouldn’t rush back to.

This is not because these places are “bad” cities. Some have great food, some have interesting history, some have “cool” neighborhoods but as a travel destination, these are ones where I didn’t feel much excitement when I visited.

When you start to travel more, you start comparing places to one another and you see what things you like and what you don’t. People have different criteria when they travel and according to those criteria, some places become hard to remember and some become unforgettable. And SOME places really deserve a second chance to understand better!

What criteria do you look for or do you admire most about places you visit?

Are there any places you visited and thought that it was overrated or wanted to leave?


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The Malaysian city nobody talks about.This is Ipoh and this is “travel through my eyes”. A weekly series where you see p...
06/16/2026

The Malaysian city nobody talks about.

This is Ipoh and this is “travel through my eyes”. A weekly series where you see places exactly as I experienced them without the instagrammable shots. Just real travel moments using Ray-Ban | Meta

Ipoh is one of the most quaint and charming cities in south east Asia. It is a former colonial mining town that has quietly turned into a cool city. The street art is amazing, the old town is charming, and the food scene is sooo good.

It is a 2 hour train ride from Kuala Kumpur but most people skip it.

Ipoh travel tips:
🇲🇾 it makes the perfect day trip or overnight from Kuala Lumpur — take the ETS train, it’s fast and cheap
🇲🇾 the old town and new town are two different vibes. walk around both
🇲🇾 white coffee is Ipoh’s thing. you have to try it here, not at a chain
🇲🇾 the cave temples (Sam Poh Tong, Perak Tong) are free or almost free and genuinely stunning
🇲🇾 go early! the best kopitiam breakfast spots sell out and close by mid-morning
🇲🇾 the best way to see the street art is walking
🇲🇾 it’s cheaper than KL and Penang

Have you heard of Ipoh before this? 👇🏼

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One of the most underrated destinations in the world. The volcanos, waterfalls, mountain views, colourful towns, hiking ...
06/01/2026

One of the most underrated destinations in the world.

The volcanos, waterfalls, mountain views, colourful towns, hiking adventures, cafes, restaurants, local markets and so much more!!! All of it make this country one that needs to be on your bucket list.

This is Ecuador and this is “travel through my eyes”. A series where you see places as I experiences them.. without the instagrammable shots. Just real travel moments using

More countries to come so make sure you follow me for more. And let me know what you think of this series.

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