In my opinion, Bulgaria is one of the most underrated countries in Europe. It has three stunning mountain ranges with great skiing, hiking and mountain biking. It has sandy beaches and ancient cities with vibrant cultural scenes. And it has my home, Bansko, a mountain village turned digital nomad haven.
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58 Unusual Things to Do in Tbilisi, Georgia
I love a city with layers—contradictions, stories, and enough history to fill a library. Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is exactly that kind of place. In fact, there are so many things to do in Tbilisi that after a full month there, I still felt like I’d only scratched the surface. Located at the foot…
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Inari, Finland: How to Visit the Sámi Cultural Capital
Inari, Finland, is a small village with big cultural importance. It is considered the cultural capital of the Sámi people. Considered Europe’s only indigenous group, the Sámi are reindeer herders, living well above the Arctic circle. Their homelands stretch through Lapland, across the North of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. If you want to understand…
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Complete Guide to Hiking in Finland (2025)
With almost 74% of the country covered in forest, it comes as no surprise that there is some fantastic hiking in Finland. Pick any of the 41 national parks, and you will find marked trails that can lead you on short strolls or multi-day hikes. I visited Urho-Kekkonen National Park in February 2025 for a…
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