Jurmala and the Baltic Sea
As I got on the train, the old-fashioned seats made me feel like I had stepped back in time. But the journey was smooth and after 30 minutes and several stops I reached the small town of Majori, the...
View ArticleIceland: A Land of Fire and Ice
Welcome to Iceland, a land of contrast and wonder. Located at the juncture of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, this is the world’s 18th-largest island, and Europe’s second-largest island after...
View ArticleTrapani: history, culture and charm
I had never thought of Trapani as a destination for my first trip to Sicily. In reality I stayed in Trapani only as a gateway to/from the nearby island of Favignana. But I regret not spending longer in...
View ArticleExploring Favignana, a hidden gem
I was looking for a suitable destination for a sun-and-sea short break in the Mediterranean when a tiny dot on the map caught my attention: Favignana. Popular destination for Italians, this small...
View ArticleFavignana and the tuna fishing industry
Favignana is not only renowned for its crystal-clear waters and picturesque landscapes but also for its rich history rooted in the fishing industry. As the largest of the Aegadian Islands, Favignana...
View ArticleHidden London: Aldwych disused tube station
If you live or work in London, you are most likely a regular user of the vast network of the London Underground. But have you ever wondered if there is more to it? Are there any hidden stories that you...
View ArticleSarajevo: where East meets West
What do you think of when you hear ‘Sarajevo’? The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, which started World War I?The 1984 Winter Olympics?The harsh siege during the Bosnian War...
View ArticleSarajevo Baščaršija
As I sit on a bench in Baščaršija’s bustling market square, savouring the last bite of my burek before heading back to the airport, I soak in the final view of Sarajevo’s old town. Baščaršija is the...
View ArticleSarajevo war scars
They are on pavements, marks left by shelling then filled with red resin to represent the blood of the victims. The so called ‘Sarajevo roses’, symbol of resilience and remembrance. They are visible on...
View ArticleRamadan in Sarajevo
It’s late afternoon and I’m standing in the courtyard of the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the central mosque in Sarajevo and the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Around me, a few...
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