by Kirsty | July 8, 2016 | Photo Essay, Ukraine, Urban Exploration
Haunting photographs from our visit to the abandoned town of Pripyat in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone… Thirty years on Most people of a certain age have heard of the Chernobyl Disaster, often referred to simply as ‘Chernobyl’, the name of the...
by Kirsty | June 30, 2016 | Ukraine
AutoMotoVeloPhotoTeleRadio – not a tongue-twister, it’s Ukraine’s quirky Museum of Retro Technology! Are you a fan of Soviet-era memorabilia or do you have a fondness for ‘80s artefacts? Do you love eastern European classic cars? Or perhaps you...
by Kirsty | June 6, 2016 | China, Travel Shot
For a slice of classic China look no further than the ancient walled town of Pingyao, possibly the best-preserved in the country. We know the secret is out but with its multitude of alleyways, impressive watchtowers, and imposing city walls, the UNESCO World Heritage...
by Kirsty | May 31, 2016 | Lithuania
A Mini-Guide to Visiting Grutas Park in Lithuania for Independent Travellers We joked that it was my birthday treat but truthfully it was Mark’s interest in abandoned Communist-era statues and memorabilia that took us to Grutas Park that day. That’s not to...
by Kirsty | May 25, 2016 | Festivals & Celebrations, Thailand
Information and Advice for travellers visiting the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in 2023 Also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, the Phuket Vegetarian Festival is, without a doubt, one of the most bizarre festivals we have ever attended. Our previous post covered...
by Kirsty | May 1, 2016 | Georgia, Travel Shot
Landlocked, in the heart of the ancient Georgian province of Svaneti, Ushguli is one of the most stunning villages we have ever laid eyes on. The photo doesn’t do the setting justice, but with more than twenty defensive stone towers dotting the landscape and...
