Maria Haase

EuropeUpClose Editor-in-Chief

Maria Haase is a travel writer and photographer sharing her love for the world and its different cultures on EuropeUpClose.com.

As a serial expat for the past 12 years, she has called three continents her home, traveled to over 40 countries and eaten way too many sticks of mystery meats on the way. She wants to encourage others to discover the world through travel.

She is currently on a challenge to visit all 412 European UNESCO World Heritage sites in the next 5 years.

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The Most Romantic Valentines Day Destinations in Europe

A trip for Valentines Day? What a way to make some everlasting memories with the man or woman on your side. Here are some ideas for the most romantic Valentines Day destinations in Europe: The Most Romantic City in Europe: Paris by Honeymoon Always You can’t go without mentioning Paris when speaking about Romantic getaways in …

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Travel Gear & Resources

As frequent travelers, we have tried all kinds of different gadgets, and resources. Here are our travel gear & resources that we use to book our trips.

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