Visiting the Moorish Grandeur of Alhambra
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Visiting the Moorish Grandeur of Alhambra

The Alhambra is a sprawling royal complex built by the Nasrid dynasty -- the last Islamic kingdom in Spain -- in Granada. The palace is remarkable for its incredibly elaborate filigree decorating all possible surfaces, as well as the gorgeous courtyards and landscaping. If you are headed to see it, we have some tips on how to make the most of your visit.

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Five Days in Buenos Aires — an Itinerary
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Five Days in Buenos Aires — an Itinerary

Buenos Aires seems to be on everyone’s list of best places for digital nomads, and rightly so. A unique and beautiful mixture of all things European and Latin American, it really rewards a longer stay, but you can see and enjoy the highlights of the city in five days.

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Get your Afrosiyob Tickets Now!
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Get your Afrosiyob Tickets Now!

If you expect to be traveling between Samarkand and Tashkent, buy your Afrosyab high-speed train now! Otherwise you may have to share a cabin with a bunch of strangers and have an unforgettable four hour conversation…

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Where to Stay in Istanbul?
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Where to Stay in Istanbul?

In this giant city of fifteen million and hundreds of neighborhood, you’ll find an overwhelming number of recommendations of where to stay. But for those spending just a couple weeks or less, since you will likely want easy access to other areas, your optimal location will be in one of just three districts— Kadıköy, Fatih or Beyoğlu.

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Getting Around Istanbul
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Getting Around Istanbul

Istanbul is a giant city divided by two rivers and often plagued by traffic. Get the low down on all the transport options available we tried during our 10 days there: trams, ferries, metro, taxies, etc.

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EV in EU
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EV in EU

When it came time to rent a car for our biggest trip from Ljubljana, we opted to rent an electric one. We were promised a 300+ km range, more than enough to get to Venice, where our Airbnb was to be awash with charging stations. What could go wrong?

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