Venice has long been popular with tourists from across the globe. A unique city built on water, it’s easy to see the appeal of “La Serenissima”. Until recently, Venice was a popular cruise ship destination…
9 + Exciting Off the Beaten Track Things to Do in Sofia
Sofia is the small, yet charming, capital city of Bulgaria. She does not have the same touristic pull as cities like Paris or Rome, but don’t let that put you off! With a long and…
Modern Bucharest – A Bustling City on the Move
Mountains, castles, picturesque villages and vampires – this must be Romania! Situated in the north east of the Balkan Peninsula, Romania has moved on from its epithet, “the land of the Vampire”…mostly. The capital, is…
Enjoy a Delicious, Sweet Frappe in the Balkans
If you’ve ever entered a coffee shop, anywhere in the world, you might have come across a Frappe. This delicious, cold drink is amazing on a hot summer’s day. It is sweet, milky and frothy…
The Creepy Soviet Prison in Tallinn
Tallinn is the last stop on our Baltic tour. We have previously visited Kaunas, a beautiful, quiet city in Lithuania with some fascinating history, sights and culture. Then Riga, where there is so much to…
Practical Tips for Visiting North Macedonia
North Macedonia is a beautiful country which lies a little off the beaten track. It is part of the Balkan Peninsula therefore there is no shortage of fascinating cities and spectacular countryside and, with a…
Visit Beautiful, Medievil Tallinn in the Autumn
Continuing our Baltic tour, we took the bus from Latvia’s capital, Riga, to Tallinn, Estonia. Our journey had started in Kaunas, a beautiful, quiet city in Lithuania with some fascinating history, sights and culture. We…
How To Take A Fantastic Day Trip From Skopje To Vranje
Skopje to Vranje, Serbia The last few days have been spent exploring North Macedonia’s curious capital city, Skopje. With its charming Old Bazaar and shiny new Neo Classical buildings and statues, it is really a…
Discover the Beauty in the Spectacular Atlas Mountains
Beauty in the Atlas Mountains Beauty in the Atlas Mountains of Northern Africa is in abundance. The peaks rise up 4000m above sea level and are a sanctuary for wildlife and rugged, natural beauty. Fitting,…
Hiking Beautiful Vitosha Mountain, Sofia
Hiking Vitosha Mountain “Come on!” shouts my guide as we move into a jog. A downpour is imminent, the sky has become dark and the air cooler. “We’re nearly there!” Leaping over streams, crouching under…