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This summer, skip the usual. Go where the lakes shimmer like glass, the saunas are sacred, and the sun barely sets. Welcome to Finland. For a country known for its silence, Finland speaks volumes—if you know how to listen. Not in shouty tourist traps or neon “must-see” signs. But in the hush of a pine […]

The origins of cannoli trace back over a thousand years to the Arab rule of Sicily (9th-11th century). The Arabs introduced sugarcane, almonds, and citrus to the region, laying the foundation for many of Sicily’s famed pastries...

Forget polite clichés and postcard moose—these restaurants, neighborhoods, nature escapes, and cultural spots prove Canada’s got edge, history, and heat. Let’s face it—Canada’s global brand could use a refresh. For decades, the country has quietly coasted on a reputation built more on clichés than on actual cultural capital. The world sees a maple-syruped snow globe […]

From Icelandic midnight raves to Andean altitude beats—here’s where the real global music pilgrims are headed this for this summer’s Music Festivals. Let’s be honest: music festivals have kind of lost the plot. These days, it’s all drone shots, sponsored stages, and the same headliners hopping from Lisbon to Lollapalooza. But beyond the mainstream circuit […]

If you’re dreaming of a place where craggy mountains tumble into turquoise seas, where cafés still serve Turkish coffee with a side of Cold War bunkers, and where the word besa—a centuries-old code of honor—still means something, then Albania’s calling. At Cerca we spend our time searching for places like this - the ones you want to visit now before they blow up - Albania is a place to visit now.

Everyone’s heard of Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar. And while they’re stunning (Game of Thrones doesn’t shoot just anywhere), Croatia has a wild side that still flies under the radar. A secret Croatia. We LOVE Croatia here at Cerca and have written about it more than one occasion… it does, after all have some of the […]