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Peru Where to Eat

The Best Restaurants in Lima, Peru

July 1, 2025
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Lima, Peru

From world-famous tasting menus to soulful neighborhood gems, this is your guide to the best restaurants in Lima, Peru. If there's one city in South America that's worth planning a whole food-related trip around, it's Lima. This coastal capital, where Pacific Ocean seafood meets Andean soul and Amazonian bounty, has quietly (or not s[...]

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Croatia Travel Guides

15 Best Things to do in Split, Croatia

June 27, 2025
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From Roman ruins to island escapes, here are the best things to do in Split, Croatia in just a day or two. Draped along the Adriatic Sea with Roman bones and Mediterranean soul, Split was once the retirement home of a Roman emperor, and today it’s a sun-drenched blend of living history, bustling cafes, and a gateway to everything fr[...]

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9 Best Hotels in Split, Croatia

June 24, 2025
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Split, Croatia

From heritage hideaways to modern beachfront retreats, here are the best hotels in Split, Croatia. Split might be one of Croatia’s oldest cities, but when it comes to places to stay, it’s anything but stuck in the past. From centuries-old palaces transformed into heritage hotels to sleek, glass-fronted resorts with rooftop pools,[...]

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Croatia Where to Eat

The Best Restaurants in Split, Croatia

June 23, 2025
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Split, Croatia

From hidden konobas to upscale bistros, here are the best restaurants in Split, Croatia, for authentic food and unforgettable meals. Split might be the gateway to Croatia’s island-dotted coast, but don’t mistake it for just a jumping-off point. Spend even a day here and you'll see — Split is a destination in its own right, espec[...]

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Greece Where to Eat

Best Restaurants and Bars in Hydra, Greece

June 20, 2025
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Hydra, Greece

Discover the best restaurants in Hydra, Greece—where bold flavors, local traditions, and standout settings come together in one seriously satisfying island dining scene. Hydra might be small—car-free, cliff-framed, and with just one proper town to its name—but don’t let its size fool you. This island punches way above its weig[...]

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The Best Restaurants in Bari, Italy

June 19, 2025
strada delle orrechiette
Bari, Italy

The ultimate guide to restaurants in Bari, Italy — from seafood staples to hidden local gems and must-try regional dishes from a Puglia local. Bari is one of those cities that rewards you if you know where to look — a little rough around the edges, full of character, and packed with seriously good food. As the capital of Puglia a[...]

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15 Best Things to Do in Hydra, Greece

June 18, 2025
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Hydra, Greece

Experience Hydra’s creative soul with this curated guide to the best things to do in Hydra, Greece, including the best art spots, hidden swims, design stays, and slow moments. Hydra is one of those rare places that manages to feel both effortlessly stylish and refreshingly underdone. Just a short ferry from Athens, it has long attra[...]

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The Best Beaches in Hydra, Greece

June 16, 2025
Avlaki beach, hydra greece

Swim, sunbathe, and escape to the best beaches in Hydra, Greece—from local swim spots to remote, boat-accessed coves. Hydra’s appeal lies in its deliberate simplicity—no cars, no airports, and no overdevelopment. It’s long been a hideaway for artists, writers, and now, a new wave of fashion insiders and creatives who appreciat[...]

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7 Best Boutique & Luxury Hotels in Hydra, Greece

June 15, 2025
Mandraki bay with boutique luxury hotel in hydra
Hydra, Greece

Find out where to stay in Hydra with my curated list of the best hotels in Hydra, Greece. A siren of the Saronic Gulf, Hydra has long lured aesthetes, writers, and wanderers to its sun-splashed shores. With its stone mansions stacked like a Cubist dream above a horseshoe harbor, and donkeys clip-clopping along narrow lanes where cars[...]

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Checking In: Staying at Mandraki Beach Resort, Hydra

June 14, 2025
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Hydra, Greece

Find out what it's like staying at Mandraki Beach Resort, Hydra, Greece. Of all the places I’ve stayed in Greece, none have felt quite as cinematic—or secluded—as Mandraki Beach Resort on Hydra. Tucked into a quiet cove on an island famously free of cars and clocks, Mandraki, one of the island's three 5-star hotels, is the kind[...]

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Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. 

Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅

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Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. 

Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅

#krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
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Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅 #krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
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An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
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If you’re still undecided when it comes to where to go this summer, then you need to visit this Greek island. 

Just an hour fast ferry ride from Athens, this Saronic island has all vibes; no cars, iconic sunsets, galleries and art, delicious restaurants and insanely clear water. I still can’t stop thinking about my time there this month. 

📍 Hydra, Greece 

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If you’re still undecided when it comes to where to go this summer, then you need to visit this Greek island. Just an hour fast ferry ride from Athens, this Saronic island has all vibes; no cars, iconic sunsets, galleries and art, delicious restaurants and insanely clear water. I still can’t stop thinking about my time there this month. 📍 Hydra, Greece #hydragreece #hydraisland #saronicislands #damestravel #mytinyatlas #greekislands
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Waking up to the slow life on Hydra. Mediterranean summer at its best. @mandrakibeachresort 

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Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
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Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. 

Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅

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Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. 

Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅

#krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
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Late summer scenes from Krka National Park, Croatia, the perfect little day trip from Split. Tip: this park is no hidden gem so get here as it opens to avoid the crowds. The park is small, walkways are narrow so when it gets crowded it gets CROWDED 😅 #krkanationalpark #krkawaterfalls #krka #croatiatravel #croatiatrip #croatiatourism #visitcroatia
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An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
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If you’re still undecided when it comes to where to go this summer, then you need to visit this Greek island. 

Just an hour fast ferry ride from Athens, this Saronic island has all vibes; no cars, iconic sunsets, galleries and art, delicious restaurants and insanely clear water. I still can’t stop thinking about my time there this month. 

📍 Hydra, Greece 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #saronicislands #damestravel #mytinyatlas #greekislands
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If you’re still undecided when it comes to where to go this summer, then you need to visit this Greek island. Just an hour fast ferry ride from Athens, this Saronic island has all vibes; no cars, iconic sunsets, galleries and art, delicious restaurants and insanely clear water. I still can’t stop thinking about my time there this month. 📍 Hydra, Greece #hydragreece #hydraisland #saronicislands #damestravel #mytinyatlas #greekislands
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Waking up to the slow life on Hydra. Mediterranean summer at its best. @mandrakibeachresort 

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Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

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