When the words Krakow and salt mine appear together, the word that immediately pops into one’s mind is Wielicka. There is, however, a second salt mine located near Krakow in the town of Bochnia. I had been to Wielicka several times already, and so, on a rainy day, I decided to escape the downpour underground, … Continue reading Exploring the Depths of the Bochnia Salt Mine
Bristol is a modern, multicultural, and extremely liberal city, both in the social sense, and the artistic sense. Street art lines the walls of many buildings in central Bristol, much of it is of a very high quality, and many of Banksy’s most famous works are found in Bristol. It’s also a very accepting city, … Continue reading Travel Guide: Bristol
We stopped by Rzeszow on our way back from Lublin as it was along the way, and it’d be a waste not to go see it. We left feeling disappointed at a city that could be a great tourist attraction, but isn’t. General Impressions Rzeszow is located a couple of hours train ride from Krakow … Continue reading Travel Guide: Rzeszow
Right in the centre of the industrial heartland of England, the great city of Leeds stands as a testament to the ability of a city to change, develop, and grow. It is a fusion of it’s Victorian heritage, with modern and attractive style. General Impressions I liked Leeds. A lot. There’s a little bit of … Continue reading Travel Guide: Leeds
Lublin is the largest city in Eastern Poland, and is definitely a gem not be missed. The same pretty old town and churches that are standard in Poland, but also a wealth of other attractions that make this city stand out above most other cities in Poland. General Impressions One of the most positive aspects … Continue reading Travel Guide: Lublin
Bulgaria’s capital lives in shadows – the shadow’s of it’s communist past, and the shadow of Vitosha, the looming mountain in Sofia’s back garden. However, it still shines through as a fantastic tourist destination in the Balkans. General Impressions Sofia is a city that marries Turkish, Russian, and Communist architectural influences into a beautiful milieu … Continue reading Travel Guide: Sofia
Colchester’s iconic water tower, affectionately called Jumbo by the locals, is the first landmark of Colchester one sees as your eastbound train pulls into Colchester proper. It has been a part of the Colchester skyline since it weas constructed in the 19th century to provide running water to the inhabitants of the city. Since then, … Continue reading Climbing Colchester’s Water Tower
The internet is rife with pictures of Croatia, it’s blue waters and Venetian-inspired cities. What gets less notice however, and is equally, if not more, beautiful, is it’s southern neighbour, Montenegro. Set amongst the dramatic scenery of mountains and the azure waters of the Adriatic, Budva is a town not to be missed in the … Continue reading Travel Guide: Budva
In Central Bulgaria lies the former capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo. It’s small, atmospheric, and visually stunning thanks to it’s unique geographic location and history. General Impressions Bulgaria’s medieval capital straddles a river valley, which gives the Old Town a unique, almost spiral, shape. The Old Town is incredibly climactic, with narrow, multi-level streets carved … Continue reading Travel Guide: Veliko Tarnovo
Transylvania was a borderlands for most of it’s history, and as such, is dotted with castles and other fortifications all across the province. One such fortress is Bran Castle. There are castles in Transylvania that are bigger, or with more impressive interior, but Bran Castle comes to the forefront as it nearly perfectly matches the … Continue reading Meeting Dracula at Bran Castle
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