Gdansk Day Trips: Sopot and Malbork
Without a doubt Gdansk is my favorite polish city. To begin with, it has a great location, where the Martwa Wisła River meets the Baltic Sea in the Gdansk Bay. Additionally, the place has … Read More
Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle
In Postojna we were treated like royalty. Our lovely Hotel Proteus welcomed us with homemade ice tea and cake, and my brother gave us a tour around the area as a present. We went … Read More
Day Trips from Riga: Jurmala and Sigulda
Riga is the largest city in the Baltic States and its most cosmopolitan center. I reckon that it’s the one that offers the most activities. Indeed, the large medieval Old Town is full of … Read More
Day Trips from Vilnius: Trakai and Europos Parkas
If you are planning to visit the Baltic Countries, you must not skip Vilnius. This middle sized city close to the Belarusian border has a lot to offer. Its wonderful Old Town is full … Read More
Carcassonne Castle: Fabulous medieval town
The Carcassonne Castle, in southern France, comprises one of Europe’s best preserved medieval towns. Additionally, it is the largest walled city in the whole of Europe. Within these age old walls you will find … Read More
Akhaltsikhe and Vardzia – Dramatic Georgia
Akhaltsikhe is not one of the country’s most popular sites, yet its recently renovated 13th century Rabati fortress is worth taking a look. Like many other reconstructed buildings in Georgia it lacks historical value, … Read More