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Strasbourg Day 1: Must-See Sights Of This Superb City

I visit Strasbourg, walking the streets and seeing the sights of this city rich with history. From the astronomical clock contained within one of Europe's finest cathedrals, to a brisk cruise on the River Ill, this city has plenty to offer travelers who enjoy the history and culture of both Germany and France. Walk with me on my first day through this gem of the Alsace.
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24 Hours in Athens: Barely Scratching the Surface

With so much history and so little time, I settle for an overview of much of what Athens offers. Spread around the Aeropagus is the ancient Greek agora, the general meeting place of the city. There are plenty of ruins to see, plus the Parthenon. A mere 24 hours in Athens is nowhere near enough.
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Pristina: My Experience Visiting the Capital of Kosovo

When I mention Kosovo, many people don't know where it is. If they do, they immediately associate it with the war at the end of the 1990s. Although the country has been stable for a couple decades, it's not a typical tourist destination. Small, landlocked, and without any postcard-worthy city skylines or well-known history, it has only a few hundred thousand foreign visitors each year.