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
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
Hungary’s capital is a beautiful, lively, and affordable city. It is rife with fascinating history, excellent photo opportunities, and delicious food and drink. It’s little wonder, then, that it quickly became my favourite city in Europe, one which I cannot wait to get back to. General Impressions Hungarians are generally friendly and helpful. The city … Continue reading Budapest: The City of Baths
This was my third time visiting the Eternal City, and it was just as breath-taking as it was previously. Rome is a city dripping in culture and history, and seemingly every corner has something interesting to see, do, eat, or drink. General Impressions Romans expect you to adapt to their customs and speak their language, … Continue reading Rome: The Eternal City
Edinburgh was the other half of mine and Tayla’s trip to Scotland, and was a far cry from the rugged beauty of the Cairngorms. Most of our time was spent in the rustic and medieval Old Town, which enchanted me with its cobbled roads and stone buildings. General Impressions Scots are incredibly friendly. From being … Continue reading Edinburgh: Rocks, Cobbles, and Stones
Thanks to the now-God-awful weather, we decided that, rather than try spend time outdoors during a Scottish downpour, we would take an earlier train out of the Cairngorms and stop along the way in the rather small city of Perth. I say that, as it has a population only a quarter of that of Colchester’s, … Continue reading Perth
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