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.
Impressions of Romania
Our overall impressions of Romania mean it is the country in Europe we want to revisit more than any othe. Read our highlights of Romania here.
Fifty Shades of Blue in Chefchaouen…
Also known as Chaouen or Xauen, Chefchaouen’s main attraction is its blue houses. For keen photographers, it’s an essential stop on any Moroccan itinerary.
Tibet in Photos | Our Favourite Images from Tibet
Amazing images of Tibet: photographs of an incredible country with colourful prayer flags, stunning scenery and photogenic and friendly people.
Is the Acropolis always covered in scaffolding? | Athens, Greece
Is the Acropolis in Athens always covered in scaffolding? Answers to this plus tips on avoiding the crowds, the best time to take photographs.
Street Art in Tangier, Morocco
One thing that made Tangier’s medina stand out from all the other labyrinthine old towns in Morocco was its highly colourful street art.
Where to break the journey between Bangkok and Chiang Mai
Five great places in Central and Northern Thailand that are ideal stopovers for independent travellers to make between Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Visiting Visoki Decani Monastery in Decani, Kosovo
Visoki Decani Monastery in Kosovo is a great place to break the journey between Prizren and Pristina. It is possible to reach by public transport.
Visiting the Leather Tanneries of Fez in Morocco
Visiting the leather tanneries is a highlight of a trip to Fez in Morocco. For the best views, you need to enter one of leather stores that surrounded them.
Ukrainian Bangers and Beauties
Hello, I’m Mark and I’m an Ladaholic. I am officially obsessed with photographing Ladas and other retro-style cars that date back to the Soviet-era.
Visiting Perushtitsa and the Three Generations Monument in Bulgaria
Three Generations Monument in Perushtitsa is a worthwhile half-day excursion from the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv. Read our guide for independent travellers.
Where to break the journey between Istanbul and Sofia
Edirne in Turkey and Plovdiv in Bulgaria are two excellent places for independent travellers to stop en route between Istanbul and Sofia.
Where the Azure Window once stood: Gozo’s lost icon…
The day before we left the main island of Malta to spend a week on Gozo, we heard the news that the Azure Window had fallen into a watery grave.