1. Sibiu, Romania
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2. Nida, Lithuania
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A precious town that shares borders with Russia is so vibrant and colorful you’d be taken aback by the technicolor cottages and boats parked by the key. It’s located near the curonian spit which is basically a huge chunk of land half submerged in the baltic sea and a celebrated UNESCO site. You can hike to the Nida dunes and splash away at its beach and if you like a bit of history, the fisherman museum is quite a unique place to visit.
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3. Skopje, Macedonia
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4. Riga, Latvia
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This bustling city is not on everyone’s list which is such a shame. The birth of the most exquisite art and baltic culture still remains in this old charmed city but also shows change and modernity with art nouveau structures and enticing gastronomy. There's plenty to see in this cosmopolitan city like the freedom monument, the swedish gate, the occupational museum and the many districts that look like a postcard from heaven. Riga also has many water sport activities for adventure hungry tourists. Be sure to let the city sink into, because it’s pure magic.
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5. Kotor, Montenegro
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6. Berat, Albania
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Known as the City of A Thousand Windows, and rightly so! With houses stacked one on top of another the whole city looks like a vision of white. Situated on the banks of the river osum, the view is just unbelievably spectacular. Inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list, Berat has a lot to offer. Explore the Quoter of Gorica for it’s rich ottoman culture that just seeps through the wall as well as its many museum and churches that tell a rich story of this 2,413 year old city. Home to plenty of wineries, do stop by for a glass of some spiced wine.
7. Tallinn, Estonia
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8. Orheiul Vechi, Moldova
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If you can’t pronounce it, it’s definitely off-beat, am I right? Otherwise known as Old Orhei, this sleepy town in Moldova has its iconic monostrey worth having a peek at. Hauntingly beautiful, it has an ethnographic museum and several caves to wander in. A destination on its own, there’s nothing greater than the open crisp air and the echo into the valley while you get lost in its enchanting beauty and jaw dropping views from the top.
9. Olomouc, Czech Republic
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10. Ljubljana, Slovenia
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The capital of Slovenia, and probably the capital of our hearts. This verdant city can be perfectly explored on a cycle. Tread through the dragon bridge while passing by cute cafes and stop at the central market to buy some goodies and mingle with the friendly locals. Ljubljana boasts of its exciting nightlife but be sure to wake up the next morning to a packed day of visiting the old town, tivoli park or maybe do a bit of parasailing. Who knows? The city is a treasure trove in itself.
