Nestled beneath the towering peaks of the Georgian Caucasus, where thousand-year-old stone towers pierce the mountain mist like ancient prayers frozen in time, lies a village slowly — and inevitably — surrendering to the modern world. Ushguli. Even its name whispers of mystery locked behind sky-splitting summits. In the Shadow of the Georgian Caucasus Our […]
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A NOSTALGIC RIDE WITH THE MOCANITA STEAM TRAIN IN ROMANIA
One of the highlights of our round trip through Romania in September was the ride with the narrow-gauge Mocanita steam train. This nostalgic forestry train is one of the last narrow-gauge steam trains in Europe. The forest railway was built in 1932. Initially, its only purpose was to transport timber from the forest in the […]
EXPLORING THE TRANSFAGARASAN HIGHWAY IN ROMANIA
One of the highlights of our recent round trip through Romania was the famous Transfagarasan Highway, which belongs to the country’s main attractions. If you drive from north to south, the ‘Drumul National’ (National Road DN 7C) begins in Cartisoara and ends in Curtea de Arges, covering a length of about 120 kilometers. However, the […]
BUDAPEST’S HIDDEN BEAUTY
We have visited Budapest on several occasions, but each time we have discovered new surprises. No wonder that Budapest is emerging as one of Central Europe’s most popular city destinations. UNESCO World Heritage landmarks, cruises on the Danube river, thermal baths – a city trip to Budapest is a great experience! During our visit last […]
HIGHLIGHTS OF PUGLIA PART II: MONOPOLI, TARANTO AND POLIGNANO A MARE
I‘ve got so many fond memories of beautiful places in Puglia (Apulia) that it is hard to make a choice, but I think it would be nice to describe my visits to Monopoli, Taranto and Polignano a Mare. Three totally different places, each with its own charm and characteristics. What should I tell you about […]
HIGHLIGHTS OF PUGLIA PART I: GALLIPOLI, OTRANTO AND OSTUNI
During our stay in Puglia (Apulia) this winter, we explored many amazing places. Except for Lecce and Locorotondo, where we have spent several days, we also visited some other pretty towns. Just imagine how excited we were to make beautiful photos of colorful fishing boats in the port of Gallipoli, to admire the white houses […]
DECEMBER IN LECCE, THE CITY OF BAROQUE
Spending our winter holidays in Italy has always been a special experience. Not so strange, as most expats in Montenegro miss the typical atmosphere that goes together with the (Catholic) Christmas holidays in December. After our last visits to Sicily and Calabria, this time we decided to travel to Puglia (Apulia), where we also spent […]
CHRISTMAS IN LOCOROTONDO
This winter we spent Christmas in Locorotondo in the region of Puglia. Why did we choose this relatively unknown place? Well, we found out that Christmas decorations in this pretty little town are among the most beautiful in Italy. And indeed, Locorotondo appeared to be an authentic Christmas jewel. We could see Locorotondo from far […]
PUGLIA: VALLE D’ITRIA, LAND OF TRULLI
In December we spent our winter holidays in Puglia, one of our favorite regions in Italy. This region is not only famous for its picturesque towns and villages and its local cuisine, but also for its ‘trulli’, typical stone structures that are mostly found in the Itria Valley or Valle’Itria. What is a ‘Trullo’? A […]
5 HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVAKIA
Last month we made a round trip through Slovakia, a rather unknown destination for travelers. Although its capital city, Bratislava, has become increasingly well-known to the general public since Slovakia became an independent state, much of the rest of the country remains a hidden secret. This is a shame, because here you will discover charming […]