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IPA Magazine travel invites you to click on the links to discover our best finds throughout this amazing country.
GreeceOnce known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum.
TurkeyTurkey is magic. Turkey bills itself, and rightfully so, as the "Cradle of Civilization," boasting more Greek ruins than Greece and more Roman archaeological sites than all of Italy. Turkey is also a major custodian of sacred sites revered by Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike. Turkey is a singularly unique country, still unspoiled and innocent. Turks welcome their guests with a warm spirit and boundless generosity that defies superlatives. It is common for a visitor to be offered some apple tea where ever they go. Turkey is so densely packed with riches of every kind that the most difficult decision will be what not to see. Click on the links to see some of our favorites.
HungaryBudapest, "Queen of the Danube," is steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. Get your camera ready for the Roman ruins of the Aquincum Museum, Heroes' Square and Statue Park, resting place for the statues of fallen Communist leaders. Don't miss the 300-foot dome of St. Stephen's Basilica, the landmark Chain Bridge or a ride up the funicular to medieval Castle Hill. For a change of pace, take your time in the city's many museums, picnic at Margaret Island or relax in a thermal bath.
AustriaThere's so much to do in Austria, from exploring historic castles and palaces to skiing some of the world's finest alpine slopes. All the choices you'll have to make when planning your trip can be a bit overwhelming. We've tried to make your task easier by compiling a list of our favorite experiences and discoveries. In this review of Vienna you'll find the kind of candid advice we'd give our close friends.
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