7 Prejudices about traveling Uzbekistan, of which only one came true
Usually, we do not pick up prejudices easily. But this time, the warnings had been explicit. Listening to other traveler’s stories, reading blogs and guidebooks, we had gathered certain expectations about traveling Uzbekistan. Well, reality proved us wrong. And...
St. Camp – The 4 best Overland Monasteries in Armenia
Armenia is famous for its monasteries. You can find them everywhere. Wikipedia lists 90 monasteries and some more cathedrals and churches. We visited many of them. Some are in a very good condition, some are more rundown. Some are touristy, some are like a secret…
Turkey: The Essentials
Turkey was one of our favorite destinations in the planning phase. We liked the expected mix of Europe and Asia while traveling Turkey overland. In this country, you can find almost everything you want. There are great beaches for relaxing or any kind of water sports....
Greece: The Essentials
More than 2000 years ago, Greece was the birthplace of Western civilization. And traces of its millennia old history are dotted all over the country. But Greece is not only for the history and archeology buffs! There are also superb beaches, beautiful islands, great food and wine and hospitable locals all around.
Albania: The Essentials
The Albanian identity, as one native told us, lies on three columns: their liberator Skënderbej, their unique language – and Rakija. Albania, or better Shqiperia, is a small country with a big and influencing history. Their national hero Skënderbej dates back to...Subscribe
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