When we decided to head over to Adelaide from Melbourne, an 8 hour drive, one of the biggest questions was why? It seemed that even most Australian’s had no idea what this off the beaten track state capital had to offer and hardly anyone of the fellow backpackers we met had ventured that way either! […]
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Bangkok For First Timers: How To Make The Most Of Your First Time In This Crazy City!
Bangkok is a city we had dreamt of visiting for years, the heart of Thailand and a huge metropolis with so much to see, both old and new. Since my parents told me of their adventures here in 1987 this far off Asian city has been so high on my list! But with expectations comes […]
A guide to Tirana, The Albania capital that is a modern time-warp!
Tirana was our first stop in the mysterious land of Albania in what turned out to become an 11 day love affair. But we must be honest, Albania wasn’t love at first sight! Tirana is a strange and fascinating city, one which feels large, modern and bustling. But yet also trapped in time and still […]
Walking the ancient city walls of Kotor Old Town for a view down the stunning fjord
When you visit Kotor the one thing you cannot fail to notice straight away is the impressive ancient city walls. They rise steeply above the old town up a high mountain track and finishes with the Montenegrin flag flying proudly on the ancient fortification above. This impressive construction not only holds a significant historical place […]
A guide to the picture perfect town of Bled, Slovenia!
Bled is a picture perfect town nestled at the entrance to the Julian Alps and Slovenia’s magnificent Triglav park. The Fairytale lake with its tiny island and church perched in the middle, the castle which sits high above the town and mountains that surround it from all angles makes Bled one of those places you […]
A quick guide to the wonderful Prague, Czech Republic
The wonderfully romantic capital city of The Czech Republic, my first step into the East of Europe and into a region I would grow to hold dearly in my heart. Back in 2008 I had no idea this was the beginning of an adventure into not only this part of the world but travel in […]