Our Latest Blog Posts
Our blog posts cover an eclectic range of topics and destinations. In sharing our experiences, we hope to inspire you to travel to off the beaten path destinations and seek out unconventional things to see and do in better-known places. Niche topics include abandoned places, street art, Soviet-era monuments and Brutalist architecture, but you’ll also find ‘what to do guides’ and other invaluable tips to help you plan your journey along the path less travelled. Although we have posts spanning six continents, lately our focus has been on Asia (notably, Taiwan and Southeast Asia), and the New East – Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Baltic states, and Central Asia.
The Nightingale Olympic department store – Bangkok’s oldest shopping mall
The Nightingale Olympic department store is the oldest shopping mall in Bangkok. Stepping inside is like going back 50 years in time!
Abandoned Bulgaria – former Swimming Complex “Red Banner” in Sofia
Swimming Complex “Red Banner” (also called “Red Flag”) in Sofia, Bulgaria is a vast sports centre that has been abandoned since 2012.
Dreamland Cinema, Margate
Dreamland Cinema in Margate opened in 1935 and is an iconic art deco building inspired by the Expressionist architecture movement.
Ska’d for Life mosaic in Coventry
Coventry’s nod to its music heritage: 2 Tone mosaic at Pool Meadow Bus Station The Ska’d for Life mosaic/mural surrounding the entrance to Pool Meadow Bus Station in Coventry was commissioned after the city was awarded UK City of Culture 2021. 2 Tone, a...
Soviet Sanatoriums in Tskaltubo, Georgia
Exploring Georgia’s abandoned Soviet sanatoriums in Tskaltubo. At the height of the USSR, a popular spa town, and now a playground for urban explorers.
What to do in Kutaisi in Georgia
A guide to the best things to do in Kutaisi, Georgia. What to do in Kutaisi with a self-guided walking tour map for independent travellers.
Soviet-era architecture, monuments and mosaics in Kutaisi, Georgia
Where to find Kutaisi's Soviet architecture, mosaics and monuments including a map of locations Georgia was a Soviet Socialist Republic and part of the USSR from 1921 until 1991 when it became an independent country once again. Although Kutaisi isn’t on a par with...
Things to do in Chiatura, Georgia (with a map of locations)
Is it still worth visiting Chiatura in Georgia if the Soviet-era cable cars aren’t operating? Things to do in Chiatura, including a map.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Places to Visit in Abkhazia: Bzypta
Off-the-beaten-path places to visit in Abkhazia: Bzypta. Soviet bus stops, mosaics, abandoned buildings and a Lenin statue in Northern Abkhazia.
Abandoned Armenia: Fairy Tale Young Pioneer Camp in Spitak
Our visit to the abandoned Young Pioneer Camp in Spitak, Armenia. A forgotten former Soviet children’s camp known as Fairy Tale.
Abandoned Armenia: The former Palace of Culture in Jermuk
Exploring the abandoned former Palace of Culture in Jermuk in Armenia, and other remnants from Jermuk’s Soviet past, with a map of locations.
Street Art in Tbilisi, Georgia
Where to find the best street art in Tbilisi by neighbourhood with a Google map with GPS locations and information about Georgian artists. Photos of street art and graffiti spotted in Tbilisi, Georgia, in the Caucasus.