September, 2018
It’s always a great surprise to receive a nomination from a fellow blogger and this time, the nomination is for the Real Neat Blog Award.
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Tag Archives: backpacking
Secrets of Ceuta: A Spanish enclave in Africa
March, 2011
Situated on the north coast of Africa, Ceuta is probably a city anonymous to many travellers and especially unknown as one’s of Africa’s Spanish enclaves. Unearth Ceuta’s secrets with me… Continue reading
Magical Marrakech, Morocco
March, 2011
A quick stopover in Heathrow from Australia and finally landed in magical Marrakech, Morocco, to a pleasant North African gentle breeze. Continue reading
Vibrant Poznań – Poland’s Central-west
April, 2015
About twenty percent of Poland’s population study at one institute or another in Poznań, which helps to retain a young and vibrant atmosphere in the city’s streets. Continue reading
Poland’s Southeast Hidden Gem – Zamość
March, 2015
Zamość is known as the “Ideal Town” as it’s consistently designed and built in accordance with Bernardo Morando’s outstanding architectural theories – it’s a unique town and very easy to navigate your way around, especially on foot. Continue reading
Lublin – Eastern Poland
March, 2015
The name Lublin was first recorded in 1224 with archaeological research proving that the most ancient traces of Lublin go back to 10,000 B.C.
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Poland’s Capital – Warsaw
March, 2015
Located on the Vistula River, which divides the city in two parts (left and right banks), Warsaw is the sprawling capital of Poland and has been since 1596. Continue reading
Lithuania’s Wonderful Vilnius
March, 2015
There is so much to see and do in wonderful Vilnius but only 7 days to experience everything! Continue reading
Kaunas – Central Lithuania
February-March, 2015
Although the best time to visit Kaunas is early May to late August and not during February to March as it’s bitterly cold, the 6 days spent in Kaunas was memorable.
Lithuania’s Klaipėda and Curonian Spit
February, 2015
Situated at the mouth of the Danė River where it flows into the Baltic Sea and originally founded by Baltic tribes, Klaipėda’s winter weather was a little kinder – even the sun was out, if only briefly. As Lithuania’s main port, Klaipėda is also the gateway to the Curonian Spit. Continue reading
Windy Liepāja – Western Latvia
February, 2015
A wonderful city albeit much smaller than Riga and quite relaxed to walk around in, Liepāja is known locally as “The city where the wind is born”…just walk to the seafront and you’ll experience this first hand! Continue reading
Latvia’s Impressive Riga
February, 2015
As there are no real borders these days, you’d think that travelling across the border from Estonia and in to Latvia and on to Riga would be easy and without any hassles, right? Wrong! Continue reading
Medieval Tallinn – Estonia’s gorgeous Capital
January, 2015
Sad to leave SE Asia after 10-plus months of amazing travelling and it feels a little weird but it’s time to go. And so, what better place to start the next exciting travel chapter than in Estonia’s medieval Tallinn… Continue reading
Surreal Sapa – Northwest Vietnam
January, 2015
Popular with trekkers, Sapa is a small town nestled among the high Hoàng Liên Son Mountain range, in Northwest Vietnam and famous for its delicate, rugged scenery, but also its rich cultural diversity. Continue reading
Authentic Hanoi – Northern Vietnam
January, 2015
If you’re seeking a plethora of experiences on your Vietnamese sojourn, then this is definitely your city! Not only is Hanoi renown for its centuries-old architecture, but also for its melange of rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese, and French influences. Continue reading
