Russia is a unique country with wooden churches defy architectural norms, ancient mountains play host to Europe’s highest peak, valleys that hide the world’s largest lakes, and one of the most scenic volcanoes in the world. But this isn’t even the top of the iceberg. Venturing into the world’s largest country offers a kaleidoscope of …
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Seversk is probably a name that doesn’t ring a bell unless you have the peculiar interest of closed Russian cities. The city lies in the steppes of Siberia and was created during the Cold War with the name Tomsk-7 and was home to several secret operations during the Soviet Era. If this sounds intriguing and …
Welcome to our grand tour of the haunted castles in England, a country that, with its rich history and hundreds of castles, it’s home to some of the most astonishing haunted castles in the world. From the ghostly cries of Anne Boleyn at the Tower of London to the solemn marches of Roman soldiers in …
Castles in Europe are like the continent’s collection of eerie, cobweb-draped ancestral portraits.; each one owith its own eerie story. And if you’re interested in this kind of stories, you’ll surely love this article. From the misty highlands of Scotland to the sun-drenched vineyards of Italy, here are the most fascinating haunted castles in Europe …
When you think of idyllic island escapes, you’re probably thinking the Maldives, the Greek Isles, or perhaps the Caribbean. But what if I told you there’s a lesser-known destination in the Balkans beckoning the bold and the curious? Islands in Albania, my friend, are like that hidden track on your favorite album—the one you didn’t …
Serbia might not have the coastal beauty of Croatia or the islands of Montenegro, but it more than makes up for it with its historic buildings and culture. From the rugged beauty of Golubac Fortress, cradling the waters of the Danube, to the haunting tales of Zemunska’s past, there’s a handful of fascinating historic castles in …
I spent a year in Moldova, with most of my days centered in its capital, Chișinău, but my wanderlust made sure I covered most of its nooks and crannies. On a whim, post a rather intriguing job offer, I found myself boarding a plane to this Eastern European surprise (actually, the least visited country in …
Most people who visit Croatia don’t get much further from the sun-kissed beaches, the party scene of Hvar, Dubrovnik’s old town and taking selfies at Game of Thrones sites. However, if you look hard enough, you’ll discover plenty of hidden gems in Croatia that often slip through the average tourist’s itinerary and in this article, we’ll do our best to tell you the untold …
Often overshadowed by its Adriatic siblings, Montenegro’s islands should not be forgotten. From the man-made marvel of Our Lady of the Rocks, legend, to the timeless aura of Sveti Dorde and Sveti Stefan, Montenegro’s islands are a delightful mix of gorgeous beaches, history, and stunning nature landscapes. And that’s the topic of this article- here, …
Life in Bulgaria as a foreigner can be and probably will end up being a daring adventure. Nestled between the snow-capped mountains of the west and sun-kissed coastlines of the east lies a country that’s home to a proud nation that managed to preserve its traditional way of life in the era of modern city …