25 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ROMANIA Sibiu. Sibiu is one of the most picturesque and charming places to visit in Romania and there is no doubt you will fall in love with it. The town was founded in the 12th century by German settlers and till today you can find numerous remnants of their culture (or FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so 10 REASONS TO VISIT CROATIA Croatia is one of the countries I plan to focus on more in my future Balkan travels as so far I’ve seen only a few places in the country: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik (including a few day trips from Dubrovnik) Zadar, Split, Sibenik, and Krka National Park, but there are just so many things to do in Croatia.And every reason to visit Croatia is actually a good one. 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of

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17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Travnik. Located in the very center of the country Travnik is a surprisingly pleasant city, worth spending at least a day in. Dating to the beginning of AD, the times of the prosperity in Travnik happened between the end of the 17th century and mid-19th century when the town was the capital of the governors of Bosnia.

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Gdansk street art scene in Zaspa. The first mural in Zaspa was created in 1997 by Rafał Roskowiński. It shows two most iconic Polish citizens – Lech Wałęsa, the father of “Solidarność” movement that has changed the history of Poland and Europe at the end of the 20th century, and the Pope John Paul 2nd. 40 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT BYBLOS, LEBANON 40 pictures that will inspire you to visit Byblos, Lebanon. (Last Updated On: 09/04/2021) My trip to Lebanon was rather unfortunate one. I’ve been there for a week, at the time of my annoying health issues, and despite my big plans of exploring numerous sights around the country I’ve spent all the time visiting Beirut (that I loved

anyway!).

HOW TO GET FROM BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO Why is it so difficult to travel between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Most likely, you know about the war in the Balkans in the 1990s. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into three parts: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (that’s where most of Sarajevo is located), Serbian Republic (don’t confuse it with Serbia, Eastern suburbs of Sarajevo are located here) and District Brcko (a 5 REASONS TO VISIT ODESSA, UKRAINE I’ve spent 2 summer days in Odessa but I felt it was not enough so exactly a year later I returned to the city. Spending time in Odessa was a pure pleasure, it was a big joy for me just to be there, walk around the old town and relax at the beach. 25 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ROMANIA Sibiu. Sibiu is one of the most picturesque and charming places to visit in Romania and there is no doubt you will fall in love with it. The town was founded in the 12th century by German settlers and till today you can find numerous remnants of their culture (or FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so 10 REASONS TO VISIT CROATIA Croatia is one of the countries I plan to focus on more in my future Balkan travels as so far I’ve seen only a few places in the country: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik (including a few day trips from Dubrovnik) Zadar, Split, Sibenik, and Krka National Park, but there are just so many things to do in Croatia.And every reason to visit Croatia is actually a good one. 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of

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17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Travnik. Located in the very center of the country Travnik is a surprisingly pleasant city, worth spending at least a day in. Dating to the beginning of AD, the times of the prosperity in Travnik happened between the end of the 17th century and mid-19th century when the town was the capital of the governors of Bosnia.

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Gdansk street art scene in Zaspa. The first mural in Zaspa was created in 1997 by Rafał Roskowiński. It shows two most iconic Polish citizens – Lech Wałęsa, the father of “Solidarność” movement that has changed the history of Poland and Europe at the end of the 20th century, and the Pope John Paul 2nd. 40 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT BYBLOS, LEBANON 40 pictures that will inspire you to visit Byblos, Lebanon. (Last Updated On: 09/04/2021) My trip to Lebanon was rather unfortunate one. I’ve been there for a week, at the time of my annoying health issues, and despite my big plans of exploring numerous sights around the country I’ve spent all the time visiting Beirut (that I loved

anyway!).

HOW TO GET FROM BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO Why is it so difficult to travel between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Most likely, you know about the war in the Balkans in the 1990s. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into three parts: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (that’s where most of Sarajevo is located), Serbian Republic (don’t confuse it with Serbia, Eastern suburbs of Sarajevo are located here) and District Brcko (a 5 REASONS TO VISIT ODESSA, UKRAINE I’ve spent 2 summer days in Odessa but I felt it was not enough so exactly a year later I returned to the city. Spending time in Odessa was a pure pleasure, it was a big joy for me just to be there, walk around the old town and relax at the beach. 10 REASONS TO VISIT CROATIA Croatia is one of the countries I plan to focus on more in my future Balkan travels as so far I’ve seen only a few places in the country: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik (including a few day trips from Dubrovnik) Zadar, Split, Sibenik, and Krka National Park, but there are just so many things to do in Croatia.And every reason to visit Croatia is actually a good one. 17 BEST THINGS TO DO IN BELGRADE Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia, isn’t the favorite destination of many travelers. And I get that as it took me a few visits to warm up to the city. But once I got to know it a bit better I think this is a pretty cool destination, albeit not the most obvious one. With so many great things to VISIT VUKOVAR, CROATIA Vukovar, a town of around 27 thousand inhabitants, is located in the north-east part of Croatia, at the border with Serbia across the Danube river. Osijek, the fourth largest city in Croatia, is 35 km away, while Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is around 300 km away. Another nearby large city is Novi Sad in Serbia, which is 80 km away

from Vukovar.

15 WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN KOTOR, MONTENEGRO 1 Best things to do in Kotor, Montenegro. 1.1 Wander around the Old Town. 1.2 See all the beautiful churches. 1.3 Admire beautiful palaces. 1.4 Climb to the fortress. 1.5 Walk along the Kotor Bay to Dobrota. 1.6 Visit Perast. 1.7 Go for day trips.

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Gdansk street art scene in Zaspa. The first mural in Zaspa was created in 1997 by Rafał Roskowiński. It shows two most iconic Polish citizens – Lech Wałęsa, the father of “Solidarność” movement that has changed the history of Poland and Europe at the end of the 20th century, and the Pope John Paul 2nd. VISITING MALBORK CASTLE, POLAND Malbork Castle travel tips. Address: Starościńska 1, 82-200 Malbork. Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 09:00–19:30 (tickets are sold until 17:00) Tickets: full-priced tickets are 47 PLN, reduced 37 PLN. You can buy tickets in advance here. Audioguides: You SANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO DAY TRIP. THINGS TO DO IN Why you should visit Valparaiso. It is so easy to go for a Santiago to Valparaiso day trip it would be a pity to miss it. Besides, this is probably the most popular of day trips from Santiago.. The city is known for the street art that covers more or less the whole center and is considered one of the top Valparaiso attractions. 18 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN ARMENIA Best places to visit in Armenia Yerevan. The capital and the biggest city in Armenia is where you will most likely start your trip to Armenia. Even if Yerevan is older than Rome and recently celebrated its 2800th birthday you won’t find a classical old town with pretty buildings and charming corners. 40 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT BYBLOS, LEBANON 40 pictures that will inspire you to visit Byblos, Lebanon. (Last Updated On: 09/04/2021) My trip to Lebanon was rather unfortunate one. I’ve been there for a week, at the time of my annoying health issues, and despite my big plans of exploring numerous sights around the country I’ve spent all the time visiting Beirut (that I loved

anyway!).

GUEST POST: DO’S AND DON’TS IN CHINA WHEN TRAVELLING (Last Updated On: 31/03/2020) As you might remember I had a pretty hard time travelling in China. It is a challenging country that requires a lot of patience and understanding but at the end you are rewarded with an encounter with amazing places, interesting history and intriguing culture. I just wish before my trip to China I could have read advises like these given by Agness from eTramping 10 REASONS TO VISIT CROATIA Croatia is one of the countries I plan to focus on more in my future Balkan travels as so far I’ve seen only a few places in the country: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik (including a few day trips from Dubrovnik) Zadar, Split, Sibenik, and Krka National Park, but there are just so many things to do in Croatia.And every reason to visit Croatia is actually a good one. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so

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25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions. 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of 17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Travnik. Located in the very center of the country Travnik is a surprisingly pleasant city, worth spending at least a day in. Dating to the beginning of AD, the times of the prosperity in Travnik happened between the end of the 17th century and mid-19th century when the town was the capital of the governors of Bosnia. GUIDE TO VILNIUS SOVIET ARCHITECTURE Vilnius Soviet architecture. And now, let me show some great examples of Vilnius Soviet Architecture! You can find the map with all the locations at the end of the post. The Sporto Rūmai (Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports) Built in 1971. Architect: Eduardas Chlomauskas, Zigmas Liandzbergis, Jonas Kriukelis. Address: Rinktinės g. 1. 21 MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE PLACES IN KOSICE, SLOVAKIA Kosice, the second biggest city in Slovakia is such a lovely city and with the colorful houses, charming lanes, impressive interiors, and beautiful architecture. It’s really not difficult to take good Kosice pictures when you visit Kosice.. But, like everywhere else, some places are most Instagram-worthy than others and so I created this small guide to the most Instagrammable places in Kosice.

KRAKOW TO LVIV

They depart from Krakow on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The plane leaves Krakow at 7.10am, arriving to Lviv one hour later, 9.10am Ukrainian time. From Lviv it departs at 9.35am and will arrive to Krakow also at 9.35am – the joy of one hour time difference between Poland and Ukraine. The tickets start at 64 PLN ($18 / €15) one way.

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Gdansk street art scene in Zaspa. The first mural in Zaspa was created in 1997 by Rafał Roskowiński. It shows two most iconic Polish citizens – Lech Wałęsa, the father of “Solidarność” movement that has changed the history of Poland and Europe at the end of the 20th century, and the Pope John Paul 2nd. 10 REASONS TO VISIT CROATIA Croatia is one of the countries I plan to focus on more in my future Balkan travels as so far I’ve seen only a few places in the country: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik (including a few day trips from Dubrovnik) Zadar, Split, Sibenik, and Krka National Park, but there are just so many things to do in Croatia.And every reason to visit Croatia is actually a good one. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so

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25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions. 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of 17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Travnik. Located in the very center of the country Travnik is a surprisingly pleasant city, worth spending at least a day in. Dating to the beginning of AD, the times of the prosperity in Travnik happened between the end of the 17th century and mid-19th century when the town was the capital of the governors of Bosnia. GUIDE TO VILNIUS SOVIET ARCHITECTURE Vilnius Soviet architecture. And now, let me show some great examples of Vilnius Soviet Architecture! You can find the map with all the locations at the end of the post. The Sporto Rūmai (Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports) Built in 1971. Architect: Eduardas Chlomauskas, Zigmas Liandzbergis, Jonas Kriukelis. Address: Rinktinės g. 1. 21 MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE PLACES IN KOSICE, SLOVAKIA Kosice, the second biggest city in Slovakia is such a lovely city and with the colorful houses, charming lanes, impressive interiors, and beautiful architecture. It’s really not difficult to take good Kosice pictures when you visit Kosice.. But, like everywhere else, some places are most Instagram-worthy than others and so I created this small guide to the most Instagrammable places in Kosice.

KRAKOW TO LVIV

They depart from Krakow on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The plane leaves Krakow at 7.10am, arriving to Lviv one hour later, 9.10am Ukrainian time. From Lviv it departs at 9.35am and will arrive to Krakow also at 9.35am – the joy of one hour time difference between Poland and Ukraine. The tickets start at 64 PLN ($18 / €15) one way.

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Gdansk street art scene in Zaspa. The first mural in Zaspa was created in 1997 by Rafał Roskowiński. It shows two most iconic Polish citizens – Lech Wałęsa, the father of “Solidarność” movement that has changed the history of Poland and Europe at the end of the 20th century, and the Pope John Paul 2nd. 25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions.

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Gdansk street art scene in Zaspa. The first mural in Zaspa was created in 1997 by Rafał Roskowiński. It shows two most iconic Polish citizens – Lech Wałęsa, the father of “Solidarność” movement that has changed the history of Poland and Europe at the end of the 20th century, and the Pope John Paul 2nd. GUIDE TO VILNIUS SOVIET ARCHITECTURE While most people associate Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, with picturesque Old Town or the bohemian Uzupis Republic, the city has also some pretty interesting examples of Soviet architecture.. After all, Lithuania has been part of the Soviet Union from 1939 till 1990 and many of the public service buildings in Vilnius were designed in the famous-then brutalist style. VISIT VUKOVAR, CROATIA Vukovar, a town of around 27 thousand inhabitants, is located in the north-east part of Croatia, at the border with Serbia across the Danube river. Osijek, the fourth largest city in Croatia, is 35 km away, while Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is around 300 km away. Another nearby large city is Novi Sad in Serbia, which is 80 km away

from Vukovar.

18 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN ARMENIA Best places to visit in Armenia Yerevan. The capital and the biggest city in Armenia is where you will most likely start your trip to Armenia. Even if Yerevan is older than Rome and recently celebrated its 2800th birthday you won’t find a classical old town with pretty buildings and charming corners.

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It’s fairly easy to travel to Lviv – one of the biggest cities in Ukraine. Numerous international and national trains, buses and flights serve the city. The main train station is located a short tram ride away from Lviv Old Town, you can reach the center by trams no 1 and 9. The ticket currently costs 5 UAH and can be bought from the driver HOW TO GET FROM BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO Why is it so difficult to travel between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Most likely, you know about the war in the Balkans in the 1990s. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into three parts: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (that’s where most of Sarajevo is located), Serbian Republic (don’t confuse it with Serbia, Eastern suburbs of Sarajevo are located here) and District Brcko (a 40 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT BYBLOS, LEBANON 40 pictures that will inspire you to visit Byblos, Lebanon. (Last Updated On: 09/04/2021) My trip to Lebanon was rather unfortunate one. I’ve been there for a week, at the time of my annoying health issues, and despite my big plans of exploring numerous sights around the country I’ve spent all the time visiting Beirut (that I loved

anyway!).

50 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO UZBEKISTAN Below you can see a small collection of my pictures that will hopefully inspire you to plan your own Uzbekistan trip! Tashkent metro – Alisher Navoi station. Tashkent – Chorsu Bazaar. Tashkent – Chorsu Bazaar. Tashkent – Chorsu Bazaar. Tashkent – Hazrati Imam complex. Tashkent – MINI GUIDE TO QUIRKY, ALTERNATIVE VILNIUS Alternative Vilnius: street art. I’ve never really thought of Vilnius as a place for street art but as it turned out the place is full of some decent graffiti.. Few places worth checking out are the graffiti pier at the bank of Neris river, across the Old Town (the municipality gave this place to the artists and it is legal to paint there), Uzupis or the are around Frank Zappa monument. KAMI AND THE REST OF THE WORLD Trogir, a charming town on the Croatian coast and the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect day trip from Split. You can find there beautiful monuments, numerous picturesque corners, some 17 BEST THINGS TO DO IN OHRID, NORTH MACEDONIA And so I finally put together a guide to all the best things to do in Ohrid, Macedonia. If you are planning a trip to the Balkans don’t miss this place. This is a true gem and I’m sure you will fall in love with Ohrid as much as I did! FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA Sofia, Bulgaria is such an underrated destination. Here are 50 Sofia pictures that will make you plan a trip to Sofia soon.See yourself how

pretty Sofia is!

STREET ART IN MOSTAR Where to find street art in Mostar. You can find most of the Mostar street art works in and around the infamous Sniper Tower. The abandoned tower, the former bank that today is among the most known ghosts of Mostar’s past, is covered with bullet holes and murals, both on the outside and inside. 25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND A comprehensive guide to visiting Wroclaw, Poland with lots of things to do in Wroclaw, day trips from Wroclaw and travel tips. Check it

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VISIT VUKOVAR, CROATIA Those of you who are not familiar with the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s might not have heard about Vukovar, Croatia. But this town, located on the border between Croatia and Serbia, has been a scene of one of the biggest and most cruel war crimes in the current European history.. Even if today the life in Vukovar goes by normally and a big part of the city was rebuilt and renovated, the remnants 17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most underrated countries in Europe. Hidden in the shadow of more popular neighbors, especially Croatia and Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina also has a lot to offer and is worth your time and effort to get there.. While the majority of tourists go to Sarajevo and Mostar only you will find so many other interesting cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Gdansk street art scene in Zaspa. The first mural in Zaspa was created in 1997 by Rafał Roskowiński. It shows two most iconic Polish citizens – Lech Wałęsa, the father of “Solidarność” movement that has changed the history of Poland and Europe at the end of the 20th century, and the Pope John Paul 2nd. HOW TO GET FROM BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO Why is it so difficult to travel between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Most likely, you know about the war in the Balkans in the 1990s. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into three parts: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (that’s where most of Sarajevo is located), Serbian Republic (don’t confuse it with Serbia, Eastern suburbs of Sarajevo are located here) and District Brcko (a KAMI AND THE REST OF THE WORLD Trogir, a charming town on the Croatian coast and the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect day trip from Split. You can find there beautiful monuments, numerous picturesque corners, some 17 BEST THINGS TO DO IN OHRID, NORTH MACEDONIA And so I finally put together a guide to all the best things to do in Ohrid, Macedonia. If you are planning a trip to the Balkans don’t miss this place. This is a true gem and I’m sure you will fall in love with Ohrid as much as I did! FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA Sofia, Bulgaria is such an underrated destination. Here are 50 Sofia pictures that will make you plan a trip to Sofia soon.See yourself how

pretty Sofia is!

STREET ART IN MOSTAR Where to find street art in Mostar. You can find most of the Mostar street art works in and around the infamous Sniper Tower. The abandoned tower, the former bank that today is among the most known ghosts of Mostar’s past, is covered with bullet holes and murals, both on the outside and inside. 25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND A comprehensive guide to visiting Wroclaw, Poland with lots of things to do in Wroclaw, day trips from Wroclaw and travel tips. Check it

out!

VISIT VUKOVAR, CROATIA Those of you who are not familiar with the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s might not have heard about Vukovar, Croatia. But this town, located on the border between Croatia and Serbia, has been a scene of one of the biggest and most cruel war crimes in the current European history.. Even if today the life in Vukovar goes by normally and a big part of the city was rebuilt and renovated, the remnants 17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most underrated countries in Europe. Hidden in the shadow of more popular neighbors, especially Croatia and Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina also has a lot to offer and is worth your time and effort to get there.. While the majority of tourists go to Sarajevo and Mostar only you will find so many other interesting cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Gdansk street art scene in Zaspa. The first mural in Zaspa was created in 1997 by Rafał Roskowiński. It shows two most iconic Polish citizens – Lech Wałęsa, the father of “Solidarność” movement that has changed the history of Poland and Europe at the end of the 20th century, and the Pope John Paul 2nd. HOW TO GET FROM BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO Why is it so difficult to travel between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Most likely, you know about the war in the Balkans in the 1990s. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into three parts: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (that’s where most of Sarajevo is located), Serbian Republic (don’t confuse it with Serbia, Eastern suburbs of Sarajevo are located here) and District Brcko (a KAMI AND THE REST OF THE WORLD Trogir, a charming town on the Croatian coast and the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect day trip from Split. You can find there beautiful monuments, numerous picturesque corners, some 25 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ROMANIA Sibiu. Sibiu is one of the most picturesque and charming places to visit in Romania and there is no doubt you will fall in love with it. The town was founded in the 12th century by German settlers and till today you can find numerous remnants of their culture (or 17 BEST THINGS TO DO IN BELGRADE Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia, isn’t the favorite destination of many travelers. And I get that as it took me a few visits to warm up to the city. But once I got to know it a bit better I think this is a pretty cool destination, albeit not the most obvious one. With so many great things to ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING PYRAMIDS OF GIZA All you need to know about visiting Pyramids of Giza: when to go, how to get there, how to survive. Your preparation for visiting Pyramids

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10 REASONS TO VISIT CROATIA Croatia is one of the countries I plan to focus on more in my future Balkan travels as so far I’ve seen only a few places in the country: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik (including a few day trips from Dubrovnik) Zadar, Split, Sibenik, and Krka National Park, but there are just so many things to do in Croatia.And every reason to visit Croatia is actually a good one. 15 WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN KOTOR, MONTENEGRO Kotor, the stunning town in Montenegro, is, hands down, one of the most beautiful places you will find not only in the Balkans but in Europe. The charming old town, stunning location, and plenty of things to do in Kotor make it a great destination not only in the summertime. 30 BEST THINGS TO DO IN SLOVENIA IN 2020 Slovenia was the first country during my Balkan travels that I’ve visited back in 2002 (although I know it’s not so much Balkans anymore, more like Central Europe).Since then it always had a special place in my heart. That’s when I first saw how diverse and interesting it is, kind of like the mix of the Balkan soul with the

Austrian neatness.

SANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO DAY TRIP. THINGS TO DO IN Why you should visit Valparaiso. It is so easy to go for a Santiago to Valparaiso day trip it would be a pity to miss it. Besides, this is probably the most popular of day trips from Santiago.. The city is known for the street art that covers more or less the whole center and is considered one of the top Valparaiso attractions. BEST CAFES IN KOSICE, SLOVAKIA Slavia Cafe. One of the oldest cafes in Kosice, Slavia, is located in the very heart of the city, next to the beautiful State Theater. Founded in 1900, for decades the cafe has been attracting visitors with the beautiful art-nouveau decor. 50 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT DUBROVNIK, CROATIA From the moment I’ve seen Dubrovnik pictures, I knew I really want to visit Dubrovnik, Croatia. Cobbled streets, red rooftops, charming corners, impressive Old Town walls, turquoise water of the Adriatic Sea and breathtaking views – the place looked just too perfect to be

real.

KAMI AND THE REST OF THE WORLD Trogir, a charming town on the Croatian coast and the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect day trip from Split. You can find there beautiful monuments, numerous picturesque corners, some 25 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ROMANIA Sibiu. Sibiu is one of the most picturesque and charming places to visit in Romania and there is no doubt you will fall in love with it. The town was founded in the 12th century by German settlers and till today you can find numerous remnants of their culture (or FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of 25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions.

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VISIT VUKOVAR, CROATIA Vukovar, a town of around 27 thousand inhabitants, is located in the north-east part of Croatia, at the border with Serbia across the Danube river. Osijek, the fourth largest city in Croatia, is 35 km away, while Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is around 300 km away. Another nearby large city is Novi Sad in Serbia, which is 80 km away

from Vukovar.

17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Travnik. Located in the very center of the country Travnik is a surprisingly pleasant city, worth spending at least a day in. Dating to the beginning of AD, the times of the prosperity in Travnik happened between the end of the 17th century and mid-19th century when the town was the capital of the governors of Bosnia. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING PYRAMIDS OF GIZA One of the main attractions of Egypt are Pyramids of Giza. It’s a must visit place in every Egypt itinerary. Every day thousands of people visit Pyramids, and I can’t blame them. It’s a spectacular site, and it gets the whole hype for a reason. After all, everyone has heard of the Giza pyramid complex, dating back to the ca. 2580 –

2560 BC.

HOW TO GET FROM BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO Why is it so difficult to travel between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Most likely, you know about the war in the Balkans in the 1990s. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into three parts: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (that’s where most of Sarajevo is located), Serbian Republic (don’t confuse it with Serbia, Eastern suburbs of Sarajevo are located here) and District Brcko (a KAMI AND THE REST OF THE WORLD Trogir, a charming town on the Croatian coast and the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect day trip from Split. You can find there beautiful monuments, numerous picturesque corners, some 25 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ROMANIA Sibiu. Sibiu is one of the most picturesque and charming places to visit in Romania and there is no doubt you will fall in love with it. The town was founded in the 12th century by German settlers and till today you can find numerous remnants of their culture (or FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of 25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions.

SLOVENIA ITINERARY

VISIT VUKOVAR, CROATIA Vukovar, a town of around 27 thousand inhabitants, is located in the north-east part of Croatia, at the border with Serbia across the Danube river. Osijek, the fourth largest city in Croatia, is 35 km away, while Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is around 300 km away. Another nearby large city is Novi Sad in Serbia, which is 80 km away

from Vukovar.

17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Travnik. Located in the very center of the country Travnik is a surprisingly pleasant city, worth spending at least a day in. Dating to the beginning of AD, the times of the prosperity in Travnik happened between the end of the 17th century and mid-19th century when the town was the capital of the governors of Bosnia. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING PYRAMIDS OF GIZA One of the main attractions of Egypt are Pyramids of Giza. It’s a must visit place in every Egypt itinerary. Every day thousands of people visit Pyramids, and I can’t blame them. It’s a spectacular site, and it gets the whole hype for a reason. After all, everyone has heard of the Giza pyramid complex, dating back to the ca. 2580 –

2560 BC.

HOW TO GET FROM BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO Why is it so difficult to travel between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Most likely, you know about the war in the Balkans in the 1990s. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into three parts: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (that’s where most of Sarajevo is located), Serbian Republic (don’t confuse it with Serbia, Eastern suburbs of Sarajevo are located here) and District Brcko (a KAMI AND THE REST OF THE WORLD Trogir, a charming town on the Croatian coast and the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect day trip from Split. You can find there beautiful monuments, numerous picturesque corners, some 15 WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN KOTOR, MONTENEGRO Kotor, the stunning town in Montenegro, is, hands down, one of the most beautiful places you will find not only in the Balkans but in Europe. The charming old town, stunning location, and plenty of things to do in Kotor make it a great destination not only in the summertime. IS IT WORTH TO VISIT KUTAISI? BEST THINGS TO DO IN KUTAISI The Rioni River, one of the main rivers in Georgia, flows through Kutaisi and is such a nice addition to the city’s scenery. It’s very picturesque with the rocks in the middle and old houses built just above it. The best place to admire the beauty of the Rioni ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING PYRAMIDS OF GIZA One of the main attractions of Egypt are Pyramids of Giza. It’s a must visit place in every Egypt itinerary. Every day thousands of people visit Pyramids, and I can’t blame them. It’s a spectacular site, and it gets the whole hype for a reason. After all, everyone has heard of the Giza pyramid complex, dating back to the ca. 2580 –

2560 BC.

10 REASONS TO VISIT CROATIA Croatia is one of the countries I plan to focus on more in my future Balkan travels as so far I’ve seen only a few places in the country: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik (including a few day trips from Dubrovnik) Zadar, Split, Sibenik, and Krka National Park, but there are just so many things to do in Croatia.And every reason to visit Croatia is actually a good one.

KRAKOW TO LVIV

They depart from Krakow on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The plane leaves Krakow at 7.10am, arriving to Lviv one hour later, 9.10am Ukrainian time. From Lviv it departs at 9.35am and will arrive to Krakow also at 9.35am – the joy of one hour time difference between Poland and Ukraine. The tickets start at 64 PLN ($18 / €15) one way. 45 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT KAZAKHSTAN That’s where you will find a breathtaking landscape with lakes, canyons, and mountains as high as 7.000 meters above sea level! Charyn Canyon. In Kazakhstan, you can also find the futuristic, modern capital – Nur-Sultan (formerly known as Astana), remnants of the Silk Road glory, or a lunar landscape. This is also an excellent place

to

SANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO DAY TRIP. THINGS TO DO IN Why you should visit Valparaiso. It is so easy to go for a Santiago to Valparaiso day trip it would be a pity to miss it. Besides, this is probably the most popular of day trips from Santiago.. The city is known for the street art that covers more or less the whole center and is considered one of the top Valparaiso attractions. STREET ART IN MOSTAR Reader Favorites from Kami and the Rest of the World. Since 2012 Mostar has its own street art festival. It is organized by a group of local young activists and its aim is to bring new artists and art to the streets of the post-war city and to redefine its 50 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT DUBROVNIK, CROATIA Dubrovnik pictures. And now let me show you some of the Dubrovnik pictures that will hopefully inspire you to visit Dubrovnik too! Entrance to Dubrovnik Old Town through Pile Gate. Onofrio’s Fountain in Dubrovnik Old Town. Dubrovnik Old Town Walls. Fort Lovrijenac seen from Dubrovnik Old Town Walls. Old Harbour. KAMI AND THE REST OF THE WORLD Trogir, a charming town on the Croatian coast and the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect day trip from Split. You can find there beautiful monuments, numerous picturesque corners, some 25 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ROMANIA Sibiu. Sibiu is one of the most picturesque and charming places to visit in Romania and there is no doubt you will fall in love with it. The town was founded in the 12th century by German settlers and till today you can find numerous remnants of their culture (or FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of 25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions.

SLOVENIA ITINERARY

VISIT VUKOVAR, CROATIA Vukovar, a town of around 27 thousand inhabitants, is located in the north-east part of Croatia, at the border with Serbia across the Danube river. Osijek, the fourth largest city in Croatia, is 35 km away, while Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is around 300 km away. Another nearby large city is Novi Sad in Serbia, which is 80 km away

from Vukovar.

17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Travnik. Located in the very center of the country Travnik is a surprisingly pleasant city, worth spending at least a day in. Dating to the beginning of AD, the times of the prosperity in Travnik happened between the end of the 17th century and mid-19th century when the town was the capital of the governors of Bosnia. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING PYRAMIDS OF GIZA One of the main attractions of Egypt are Pyramids of Giza. It’s a must visit place in every Egypt itinerary. Every day thousands of people visit Pyramids, and I can’t blame them. It’s a spectacular site, and it gets the whole hype for a reason. After all, everyone has heard of the Giza pyramid complex, dating back to the ca. 2580 –

2560 BC.

HOW TO GET FROM BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO Why is it so difficult to travel between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Most likely, you know about the war in the Balkans in the 1990s. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into three parts: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (that’s where most of Sarajevo is located), Serbian Republic (don’t confuse it with Serbia, Eastern suburbs of Sarajevo are located here) and District Brcko (a KAMI AND THE REST OF THE WORLD Trogir, a charming town on the Croatian coast and the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect day trip from Split. You can find there beautiful monuments, numerous picturesque corners, some 25 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ROMANIA Sibiu. Sibiu is one of the most picturesque and charming places to visit in Romania and there is no doubt you will fall in love with it. The town was founded in the 12th century by German settlers and till today you can find numerous remnants of their culture (or FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of 25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions.

SLOVENIA ITINERARY

VISIT VUKOVAR, CROATIA Vukovar, a town of around 27 thousand inhabitants, is located in the north-east part of Croatia, at the border with Serbia across the Danube river. Osijek, the fourth largest city in Croatia, is 35 km away, while Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is around 300 km away. Another nearby large city is Novi Sad in Serbia, which is 80 km away

from Vukovar.

17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Travnik. Located in the very center of the country Travnik is a surprisingly pleasant city, worth spending at least a day in. Dating to the beginning of AD, the times of the prosperity in Travnik happened between the end of the 17th century and mid-19th century when the town was the capital of the governors of Bosnia. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING PYRAMIDS OF GIZA One of the main attractions of Egypt are Pyramids of Giza. It’s a must visit place in every Egypt itinerary. Every day thousands of people visit Pyramids, and I can’t blame them. It’s a spectacular site, and it gets the whole hype for a reason. After all, everyone has heard of the Giza pyramid complex, dating back to the ca. 2580 –

2560 BC.

HOW TO GET FROM BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO Why is it so difficult to travel between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Most likely, you know about the war in the Balkans in the 1990s. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into three parts: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (that’s where most of Sarajevo is located), Serbian Republic (don’t confuse it with Serbia, Eastern suburbs of Sarajevo are located here) and District Brcko (a KAMI AND THE REST OF THE WORLD Trogir, a charming town on the Croatian coast and the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect day trip from Split. You can find there beautiful monuments, numerous picturesque corners, some 15 WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN KOTOR, MONTENEGRO Kotor, the stunning town in Montenegro, is, hands down, one of the most beautiful places you will find not only in the Balkans but in Europe. The charming old town, stunning location, and plenty of things to do in Kotor make it a great destination not only in the summertime. IS IT WORTH TO VISIT KUTAISI? BEST THINGS TO DO IN KUTAISI The Rioni River, one of the main rivers in Georgia, flows through Kutaisi and is such a nice addition to the city’s scenery. It’s very picturesque with the rocks in the middle and old houses built just above it. The best place to admire the beauty of the Rioni ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING PYRAMIDS OF GIZA One of the main attractions of Egypt are Pyramids of Giza. It’s a must visit place in every Egypt itinerary. Every day thousands of people visit Pyramids, and I can’t blame them. It’s a spectacular site, and it gets the whole hype for a reason. After all, everyone has heard of the Giza pyramid complex, dating back to the ca. 2580 –

2560 BC.

10 REASONS TO VISIT CROATIA Croatia is one of the countries I plan to focus on more in my future Balkan travels as so far I’ve seen only a few places in the country: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik (including a few day trips from Dubrovnik) Zadar, Split, Sibenik, and Krka National Park, but there are just so many things to do in Croatia.And every reason to visit Croatia is actually a good one.

KRAKOW TO LVIV

They depart from Krakow on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The plane leaves Krakow at 7.10am, arriving to Lviv one hour later, 9.10am Ukrainian time. From Lviv it departs at 9.35am and will arrive to Krakow also at 9.35am – the joy of one hour time difference between Poland and Ukraine. The tickets start at 64 PLN ($18 / €15) one way. 45 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT KAZAKHSTAN That’s where you will find a breathtaking landscape with lakes, canyons, and mountains as high as 7.000 meters above sea level! Charyn Canyon. In Kazakhstan, you can also find the futuristic, modern capital – Nur-Sultan (formerly known as Astana), remnants of the Silk Road glory, or a lunar landscape. This is also an excellent place

to

SANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO DAY TRIP. THINGS TO DO IN Why you should visit Valparaiso. It is so easy to go for a Santiago to Valparaiso day trip it would be a pity to miss it. Besides, this is probably the most popular of day trips from Santiago.. The city is known for the street art that covers more or less the whole center and is considered one of the top Valparaiso attractions. STREET ART IN MOSTAR Reader Favorites from Kami and the Rest of the World. Since 2012 Mostar has its own street art festival. It is organized by a group of local young activists and its aim is to bring new artists and art to the streets of the post-war city and to redefine its 50 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT DUBROVNIK, CROATIA Dubrovnik pictures. And now let me show you some of the Dubrovnik pictures that will hopefully inspire you to visit Dubrovnik too! Entrance to Dubrovnik Old Town through Pile Gate. Onofrio’s Fountain in Dubrovnik Old Town. Dubrovnik Old Town Walls. Fort Lovrijenac seen from Dubrovnik Old Town Walls. Old Harbour.

SLOVENIA ITINERARY

FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so 25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions. 10 REASONS TO VISIT CROATIA Croatia is one of the countries I plan to focus on more in my future Balkan travels as so far I’ve seen only a few places in the country: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik (including a few day trips from Dubrovnik) Zadar, Split, Sibenik, and Krka National Park, but there are just so many things to do in Croatia.And every reason to visit Croatia is actually a good one.

KRAKOW TO LVIV

They depart from Krakow on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The plane leaves Krakow at 7.10am, arriving to Lviv one hour later, 9.10am Ukrainian time. From Lviv it departs at 9.35am and will arrive to Krakow also at 9.35am – the joy of one hour time difference between Poland and Ukraine. The tickets start at 64 PLN ($18 / €15) one way. 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of 17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Travnik. Located in the very center of the country Travnik is a surprisingly pleasant city, worth spending at least a day in. Dating to the beginning of AD, the times of the prosperity in Travnik happened between the end of the 17th century and mid-19th century when the town was the capital of the governors of Bosnia. VISIT VUKOVAR, CROATIA Vukovar, a town of around 27 thousand inhabitants, is located in the north-east part of Croatia, at the border with Serbia across the Danube river. Osijek, the fourth largest city in Croatia, is 35 km away, while Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is around 300 km away. Another nearby large city is Novi Sad in Serbia, which is 80 km away

from Vukovar.

VISITING MALBORK CASTLE, POLAND Malbork Castle travel tips. Address: Starościńska 1, 82-200 Malbork. Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 09:00–19:30 (tickets are sold until 17:00) Tickets: full-priced tickets are 47 PLN, reduced 37 PLN. You can buy tickets in advance here. Audioguides: You get the audioguide in the price of the ticket. GUIDE TO VILNIUS SOVIET ARCHITECTURE Vilnius Soviet architecture. And now, let me show some great examples of Vilnius Soviet Architecture! You can find the map with all the locations at the end of the post. The Sporto Rūmai (Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports) Built in 1971. Architect: Eduardas Chlomauskas, Zigmas Liandzbergis, Jonas Kriukelis. Address: Rinktinės g. 1.

SLOVENIA ITINERARY

FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so 25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions. 10 REASONS TO VISIT CROATIA Croatia is one of the countries I plan to focus on more in my future Balkan travels as so far I’ve seen only a few places in the country: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik (including a few day trips from Dubrovnik) Zadar, Split, Sibenik, and Krka National Park, but there are just so many things to do in Croatia.And every reason to visit Croatia is actually a good one.

KRAKOW TO LVIV

They depart from Krakow on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The plane leaves Krakow at 7.10am, arriving to Lviv one hour later, 9.10am Ukrainian time. From Lviv it departs at 9.35am and will arrive to Krakow also at 9.35am – the joy of one hour time difference between Poland and Ukraine. The tickets start at 64 PLN ($18 / €15) one way. 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of 17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Travnik. Located in the very center of the country Travnik is a surprisingly pleasant city, worth spending at least a day in. Dating to the beginning of AD, the times of the prosperity in Travnik happened between the end of the 17th century and mid-19th century when the town was the capital of the governors of Bosnia. VISIT VUKOVAR, CROATIA Vukovar, a town of around 27 thousand inhabitants, is located in the north-east part of Croatia, at the border with Serbia across the Danube river. Osijek, the fourth largest city in Croatia, is 35 km away, while Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is around 300 km away. Another nearby large city is Novi Sad in Serbia, which is 80 km away

from Vukovar.

VISITING MALBORK CASTLE, POLAND Malbork Castle travel tips. Address: Starościńska 1, 82-200 Malbork. Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 09:00–19:30 (tickets are sold until 17:00) Tickets: full-priced tickets are 47 PLN, reduced 37 PLN. You can buy tickets in advance here. Audioguides: You get the audioguide in the price of the ticket. GUIDE TO VILNIUS SOVIET ARCHITECTURE Vilnius Soviet architecture. And now, let me show some great examples of Vilnius Soviet Architecture! You can find the map with all the locations at the end of the post. The Sporto Rūmai (Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports) Built in 1971. Architect: Eduardas Chlomauskas, Zigmas Liandzbergis, Jonas Kriukelis. Address: Rinktinės g. 1. VISITING MALBORK CASTLE, POLAND Malbork Castle travel tips. Address: Starościńska 1, 82-200 Malbork. Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 09:00–19:30 (tickets are sold until 17:00) Tickets: full-priced tickets are 47 PLN, reduced 37 PLN. You can buy tickets in advance here. Audioguides: You get the audioguide in the price of the ticket. 25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions. 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of 18 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN ARMENIA Best places to visit in Armenia Yerevan. The capital and the biggest city in Armenia is where you will most likely start your trip to Armenia. Even if Yerevan is older than Rome and recently celebrated its 2800th birthday you won’t find a classical old town with pretty buildings and charming corners. GUIDE TO VILNIUS SOVIET ARCHITECTURE While most people associate Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, with picturesque Old Town or the bohemian Uzupis Republic, the city has also some pretty interesting examples of Soviet architecture.. After all, Lithuania has been part of the Soviet Union from 1939 till 1990 and many of the public service buildings in Vilnius were designed in the famous-then brutalist style.

LVIV TRAVEL GUIDE

It’s fairly easy to travel to Lviv – one of the biggest cities in Ukraine. Numerous international and national trains, buses and flights serve the city. The main train station is located a short tram ride away from Lviv Old Town, you can reach the center by trams no 1 and 9. The ticket currently costs 5 UAH and can be bought from the driver

CHILE ITINERARY

Chile itinerary. And now, let me share with you my 10 days in Chile itinerary. In fact, there are 11 days included but one of them was a complete waste of time and I wouldn’t count it in the overall trip as all I did was watching Netflix then. 40 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT BYBLOS, LEBANON 40 pictures that will inspire you to visit Byblos, Lebanon. (Last Updated On: 09/04/2021) My trip to Lebanon was rather unfortunate one. I’ve been there for a week, at the time of my annoying health issues, and despite my big plans of exploring numerous sights around the country I’ve spent all the time visiting Beirut (that I loved

anyway!).

50 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO UZBEKISTAN Below you can see a small collection of my pictures that will hopefully inspire you to plan your own Uzbekistan trip! Tashkent metro – Alisher Navoi station. Tashkent – Chorsu Bazaar. Tashkent – Chorsu Bazaar. Tashkent – Chorsu Bazaar. Tashkent – Hazrati Imam complex. Tashkent – QUEBEC - THE MOST EUROPEAN CITY OUTSIDE OF EUROPE Quebec – the most European city outside of Europe. (Last Updated On: 26/11/2020) Before I even visited the province of Quebec everyone kept telling me how European it is. As it turned out it wasn’t the case with Montreal and after that experience I expected nothing from Quebec City, I wanted to take it as it is and then make my judgement. KAMI AND THE REST OF THE WORLD Trogir, a charming town on the Croatian coast and the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect day trip from Split. You can find there beautiful monuments, numerous picturesque corners, some

KRAKOW TO LVIV

They depart from Krakow on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The plane leaves Krakow at 7.10am, arriving to Lviv one hour later, 9.10am Ukrainian time. From Lviv it departs at 9.35am and will arrive to Krakow also at 9.35am – the joy of one hour time difference between Poland and Ukraine. The tickets start at 64 PLN ($18 / €15) one way. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so

SLOVENIA ITINERARY

25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions. 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIASOFIA IMAGESVISITING SOFIA BULGARIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of 17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Travnik. Located in the very center of the country Travnik is a surprisingly pleasant city, worth spending at least a day in. Dating to the beginning of AD, the times of the prosperity in Travnik happened between the end of the 17th century and mid-19th century when the town was the capital of the governors of Bosnia. SANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO DAY TRIP. THINGS TO DO INSANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO CHILESANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO TOURTRAVEL FROM VALPARAISO TO SANTIAGOSHUTTLE FROM VALPARAISO TO SANTIAGODISTANCE SANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO CHILEDISTANCE FROM VALPARAISO TO SANTIAGO Why you should visit Valparaiso. It is so easy to go for a Santiago to Valparaiso day trip it would be a pity to miss it. Besides, this is probably the most popular of day trips from Santiago.. The city is known for the street art that covers more or less the whole center and is considered one of the top Valparaiso attractions. HOW TO GET FROM BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO Why is it so difficult to travel between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Most likely, you know about the war in the Balkans in the 1990s. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into three parts: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (that’s where most of Sarajevo is located), Serbian Republic (don’t confuse it with Serbia, Eastern suburbs of Sarajevo are located here) and District Brcko (a 5 REASONS TO VISIT ODESSA, UKRAINE I’ve spent 2 summer days in Odessa but I felt it was not enough so exactly a year later I returned to the city. Spending time in Odessa was a pure pleasure, it was a big joy for me just to be there, walk around the old town and relax at the beach. KAMI AND THE REST OF THE WORLD Trogir, a charming town on the Croatian coast and the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfect day trip from Split. You can find there beautiful monuments, numerous picturesque corners, some

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They depart from Krakow on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The plane leaves Krakow at 7.10am, arriving to Lviv one hour later, 9.10am Ukrainian time. From Lviv it departs at 9.35am and will arrive to Krakow also at 9.35am – the joy of one hour time difference between Poland and Ukraine. The tickets start at 64 PLN ($18 / €15) one way. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA After one full day in Canada I already have some first observations and impressions. I visited only Toronto very briefly (walked all the way of the Yonge Street, one of the main streets in Toronto’s Downtown) and spent few hours in Kingston and so

SLOVENIA ITINERARY

25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions. 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIASOFIA IMAGESVISITING SOFIA BULGARIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of 17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Travnik. Located in the very center of the country Travnik is a surprisingly pleasant city, worth spending at least a day in. Dating to the beginning of AD, the times of the prosperity in Travnik happened between the end of the 17th century and mid-19th century when the town was the capital of the governors of Bosnia. SANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO DAY TRIP. THINGS TO DO INSANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO CHILESANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO TOURTRAVEL FROM VALPARAISO TO SANTIAGOSHUTTLE FROM VALPARAISO TO SANTIAGODISTANCE SANTIAGO TO VALPARAISO CHILEDISTANCE FROM VALPARAISO TO SANTIAGO Why you should visit Valparaiso. It is so easy to go for a Santiago to Valparaiso day trip it would be a pity to miss it. Besides, this is probably the most popular of day trips from Santiago.. The city is known for the street art that covers more or less the whole center and is considered one of the top Valparaiso attractions. HOW TO GET FROM BELGRADE TO SARAJEVO Why is it so difficult to travel between Belgrade and Sarajevo. Most likely, you know about the war in the Balkans in the 1990s. As a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into three parts: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (that’s where most of Sarajevo is located), Serbian Republic (don’t confuse it with Serbia, Eastern suburbs of Sarajevo are located here) and District Brcko (a 5 REASONS TO VISIT ODESSA, UKRAINE I’ve spent 2 summer days in Odessa but I felt it was not enough so exactly a year later I returned to the city. Spending time in Odessa was a pure pleasure, it was a big joy for me just to be there, walk around the old town and relax at the beach. 25 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN WROCLAW, POLAND 5.20 Find the unique bauhaus district. 5.21 Discover local street art scene. 5.22 Discover Four Temples district. 5.23 Dream about studying at Wroclaw university. 5.24 See one of the most beautiful train stations in Poland. 5.25 Explore Lower Silesia region – day trips from Wroclaw. 6 Map of Wroclaw attractions. VISIT PRZEMYSL, POLAND Przemysl, the city of around 60 thousand inhabitants, is located in the south-east part of Poland, near the border with Ukraine (it’s some 10 km away). Rzeszów, the capital of Podkarpackie Region that Przemyśl is part of, is 80 km away, Kraków 250 km away and Lviv (Ukraine) – 100 km away. Due to its location, Przemysl is very well 50 SOFIA PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO SOFIA And here are some of my favorite Sofia pictures to show you that it’s worth planning a trip to Sofia soon! Vitosha Boulevard early in the morning. Socialist Art Museum. Socialist Art Museum. Hidden cafe in Sofia. One of the backstreets. National Palace of VISITING MALBORK CASTLE, POLAND Malbork Castle travel tips. Address: Starościńska 1, 82-200 Malbork. Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 09:00–19:30 (tickets are sold until 17:00) Tickets: full-priced tickets are 47 PLN, reduced 37 PLN. You can buy tickets in advance here. Audioguides: You get the audioguide in the price of the ticket. 10 REASONS TO VISIT CROATIA Croatia is one of the countries I plan to focus on more in my future Balkan travels as so far I’ve seen only a few places in the country: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik (including a few day trips from Dubrovnik) Zadar, Split, Sibenik, and Krka National Park, but there are just so many things to do in Croatia.And every reason to visit Croatia is actually a good one. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING PYRAMIDS OF GIZA One of the main attractions of Egypt are Pyramids of Giza. It’s a must visit place in every Egypt itinerary. Every day thousands of people visit Pyramids, and I can’t blame them. It’s a spectacular site, and it gets the whole hype for a reason. After all, everyone has heard of the Giza pyramid complex, dating back to the ca. 2580 –

2560 BC.

13 BEST THINGS TO DO IN LAKE BLED, SLOVENIA In case you still have any questions feel free to join my Facebook group about traveling in the Balkans and ask there! Table of contents 1 Things to do in Lake Bled. 1.1 Walk around the lake. 1.2 Take the traditional boat to the island. 1.3 Rent a 40 PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT BYBLOS, LEBANON 40 pictures that will inspire you to visit Byblos, Lebanon. (Last Updated On: 09/04/2021) My trip to Lebanon was rather unfortunate one. I’ve been there for a week, at the time of my annoying health issues, and despite my big plans of exploring numerous sights around the country I’ve spent all the time visiting Beirut (that I loved

anyway!).

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4 Ring Road – where to find the most important buildings in Vienna. 5 Karlsplatz and Naschmarkt – the art nouveau hub. 6 Schönbrunn Palace – where Empress Sissi used to live. 7 Hundertwasserhaus – the funky side of Vienna. 8 Prater – a fun ending of your one day in Vienna. 9 Travel resources. QUEBEC - THE MOST EUROPEAN CITY OUTSIDE OF EUROPE Quebec – the most European city outside of Europe. (Last Updated On: 26/11/2020) Before I even visited the province of Quebec everyone kept telling me how European it is. As it turned out it wasn’t the case with Montreal and after that experience I expected nothing from Quebec City, I wanted to take it as it is and then make my judgement.

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23 BEST THINGS TO DO IN SANTIAGO, CHILE Santiago was my first and last stop during my trip to Chile. I could squeeze only two days in Santiago (+ one more for a Santiago to Valparaiso day trip) in…

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I adore street art. It’s always one of the first things I look for in a new place. That’s why when I learned about Valparaiso, Chile I knew right away I…

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Bolivia

SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING THE SALT

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When I planned my trip to South America I figured I will be so close to Uyuni, Bolivia that I might as well include the Salar de Uyuni tour

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Chile

14 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE Punta Arenas, Chile was the southernmost place I’ve ever visited. The city, located in the far south some 2200 km from the capital Santiago, is the getaway to Antarctica and a…

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Bolivia Chile

CHILE ITINERARY – WHAT TO SEE IN CHILE IN 10 DAYS I know that 10 days in Chile is not enough (especially if you add a side trip to Bolivia to your Chile itinerary) but sometimes that’s all you have. And that…

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Croatia

VUKOVAR, CROATIA – THE HEROIC TOWN ON THE DANUBE Those of you who are not familiar with the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s might not have heard about Vukovar, Croatia. But this town, located on the border between Croatia and…

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21 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA Ljubljana, Slovenia was the first place I visited in the Balkans, back in 2002. My memories of that trip are very vague but I remember the charming little capital with the…

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Serbia

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN SERBIA Many people who visit the Balkans don’t really travel to Serbia, choosing more popular destinations in the region, like Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, or Montenegro. I personally think

it’s a…

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50 BUCHAREST PICTURES THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL TO BUCHAREST Bucharest, Romania isn’t often listed among the beautiful capitals in Europe. You will more likely find descriptions of grey, uninteresting city, and when I see those I keep wondering if the…

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TOP 15 THINGS TO DO IN ISTRIA, CROATIA Istria, Croatia is still on my bucket list and I still can’t wait to visit this interesting corner of the Balkans. Fortunately, Kaila from NomList blog was kind enough to share…

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