Photo essay and thoughts on a new found admiration for unapologetic Soviet and communist-era architecture or the former U.S.S.R.
Europe Blog Posts
Suggested Itinerary to Ukraine, Moldova & Transnistria: From Uzhhorod to Kyiv
Suggested itinerary to Ukraine, Moldova & Transnistria in Eastern Europe. This overland route starts in Uzhhorod and ends in Kyiv.
Suggested Baltics Itinerary: Vilnius to Tallinn, an introduction to the Baltics
This suggested two to three week Baltics itinerary travelling to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on an overland journey from Vilnius to Tallinn.
Amy Winehouse Street Art Trail in Camden | London
The Amy Winehouse Street Art Trail in Camden officially ended on 4 June 2017. It is still possible to see some of the amazing murals, but get there quick!
Suggested Bulgaria and Romania itinerary: Sofia to Bucharest overland
A suggested Itinerary for independent travellers and backpackers to Eastern Europe: Bulgaria and Romania travelling overland from Sofia to Bucharest.
Serbia Road Trip: Our Experience of Renting a Car in Serbia
Renting a car in Serbia: The highs and lows of our Serbia road trip. Tracking down Spomeniks, following the course of the Danube and battling the potholes.
Overland itinerary from Vilnius (Lithuania) to Warsaw (Poland) via Belarus
Lithuania and Belarus itinerary travelling overland from Vilnius to Warsaw in Poland via Belarus, visiting Minsk, Brest and Grodno (Hrodna).
What to do in Ostrava, the quirky town in the Czech Republic
A what-to-do guide to quirky Ostrava in the Czech Republic for independent travellers including the town, Porba and Dolni Vitkovice steel works.
Breaking the journey between Krakow and Warsaw in Kielce
Kielce is a small Polish town, perfectly placed to overnight and break up the journey between Warsaw and Krakow, two of Poland’s greatest cities.
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.
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.
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.