Europe

Georgia flag flying on mountain Mestia Ushguli

Mestia to Ushguli Hike | Everything You Need to Know

Everything you need to know before hiking from Mestia to Ushguli. All the important questions answered: luggage storage, taxis, food, guesthouses.

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Tbilisi on a Budget: 11 Top Things to Do (2025)

Discover the best of Georgia’s quirky capital without breaking the bank. From comedy nights to the best viewpoints, this guide covers 11 affordable (or totally free) things to do in Tbilisi.

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Jules from Real Talk Travel smiling on Mestia to Ushguli trek, Georgia

Mestia to Ushguli Hike Cost Breakdown

The Mestia to Ushguli trek in Georgia’s Svaneti region is one of the country’s most popular multi-day hikes. This guide breaks down the cost of hiking from Mestia to Ushguli, based on firsthand experience.

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The dining cart on the Guney Kurtalan Express

Eastern Turkey Train: 24 Hours on the Güney Kurtalan Express

Want a real "off-the-beaten" adventure in Eastern Turkey? This post covers everything you need to know about the Güney Kurtalan Express including how to book, what to expect and my personal experiences.

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Jules from Real Talk Travel eating breakfast in Istanbul

The Best Turkish Breakfast Spots of Istanbul

A guide to the best Turkish traditional breakfast spots of Istanbul, budget, cheap to mid-range to unlimited and expensive.

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What to Do in Plovdiv, Bulgaria (Travel Guide)

A short travel guide on what to do in Plovdiv, covering everything from how to spend your time in this beautiful city, where to stay, and how to get around, to the best eating and drinking spots.

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Two pilgrims in front of Santiago de Compestela sign after finishing the Camino de Frances route.

Walking Camino Francés First-Timer Tips

Everything I wish I knew before walking the Camino Francés, Camino de Santiago! Advice and tips from a pilgrim who walked the Camino Francés route.

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Jules from Real Talk Travel smiling on Camino Norte

How to Budget on the Camino de Santiago?

Here is how you can walk the Camino de Santiago on 20 EUR a day, money-saving tips, municipal and donativo albergues, budgeting camino.

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