Located on the border of Montenegro and Albania, Lake Skadar is an sapphire-blue lake surrounded on all sides by imposing mountains. It’s a great place for aquatic recreation, such as boat trips, or the titular kayaking. The entry point to the National Park is the small town of Virpazar. We learned from a local that … Continue reading One Big Lake: Kayaking on Lake Skadar
The Danish capital may well be the cleanest city I’ve ever been in. The streets practically shine. The architecture is stunning, and there’s many things to see. General Impressions The thing that struck me the most about the Danish capital is just how well presented the city is. There’s no rubbish on the streets, nor … Continue reading Travel Guide: Copenhagen
Everywhere you look in Birmingham, you will find steel. From it’s skyscrapers to it’s history, Birmingham is an industrial city of metal, glass, and oppressive architecture. General Impressions Rain is something us Brits are used to, but it nonetheless heavily marred our visit to Birmingham. It made the already grey and dreary atmosphere all the … Continue reading Travel Guide: Birmingham
I discovered this place on Google Maps almost by accident, and I’m very glad I did. There is very little information about this incredibly picturesque and Instragrammable spot in English online, so I hope this post sheds a bit more light on how to reach this amazing place. Part of the reason for this might … Continue reading Hiking to the Love Swing in Veliko Tarnovo
It’s pronounced Mess! This city has been traded between France and Germany many times over the centuries, and both cultures have left their indelible mark on the city. General Impressions We visited Metz almost by accident. Our host in Luxembourg cancelled on us on short notice, so in order to avoid paying for a Luxembourgish … Continue reading Travel Guide: Metz
Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe, and it’s capital is the focal point of all the tourism in it. A fortress city nestled amongst a valley, it is both scenic and atmospheric. General Impressions Luxembourg is pretty. The iconic blue roofs, the Petrusse and Alzette river valleys, the fortified cliffs, it all … Continue reading Travel Guide: Luxembourg City
Bruges, or Brugge to give it’s Flemish name, is a smallish town in northern Belgium. It’s well known for it’s medieval architecture and picturesque canals, that surely won’t disappoint. General Impressions Bruges is on many Brussels-bound traveller’s lists as a day trip, and that comes as no surprise. It is a pretty medieval town, aesthetically … Continue reading Travel Guide: Bruges
Brussels is the beating heart of the European Union, and as such, it is a microcosm of Europe itself. There are few cities that best encapsulate Europe as a whole better than the capital of Belgium and the European Union. General Impressions Brussels has a bad reputation online. People claim its crime-ridden and boring, but … Continue reading Travel Guide: Brussels
A charming city of canals, Delft is a pleasure to visit. It’s a city steeped in history and culture, famous for it’s blue pottery. There’s plenty of picturesque streets and waterways which are practically begging to be photogrtaphed. General Impressions I was very pleased with Delft, especially after Rotterdam left quite a sour taste in … Continue reading Travel Guide: Delft
“This could be Rotterdam or anywhere” or so a famous song goes, and it hits home. Rotterdam is dull, grey, and lacking nearly anything of interest to travellers. General Impressions There’s nothing in Rotterdam worth seeing. It’s a very modern city, filled with ugly brutalist buildings, and lacking any degree of soul, a rare indictment … Continue reading Travel Guide: Rotterdam
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