Eastern-Europe

Split is the second largest city in Croatia after the capital Zagreb, and sits nestled on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, spread over a central peninsula and its surroundings. The city is bright and lively, with lots going on and plenty keep you busy. It’s easy to spend at least a few days […]

Lake Bled is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. Lying in the Julian Alps region of northern Slovenia, it’s framed with picturesque mountain peaks covered in snow, not far from the Austrian border. The lake is like a fairytale, with an island housing a church sitting in the middle of it, […]

Did you know that Prague was once the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia, and was an important city in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The city has played a major part in the Protestant Reformation and the Thirty Years’ War, it’s been bombed, occupied by the Nazis, become the capital of a newly formed, communist Czechoslovakia […]

Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, a country which was under German and then Soviet rule from 1940-1991. It gained its independence in my life time, and was ‘behind the iron curtain’ for a long time. Tallinn definitely captured my heart – from the magical old town to the stories of such strength during its […]

 Kaunas is Lithuania’s second city, and a perfect day trip from the country’s capital – Vilnius. I adored Kaunas, it had such a nice feel, beautiful architecture, and it was so completely off the tourist trail that we weren’t aware of any non-Lithuanians all day. If you’re visiting Lithuania, it’s a must visit. What to do in Kaunas […]

What a special place to visit. The Hill of Crosses is one of the most unique destinations I’ve ever been to, and I actually felt quite emotional on my visit. It’s made up of well over 200,000 crosses, and is one of Lithuania’s most popular sites – it’s easy to see why. The History People began planting […]

Wow, wow, wow. This was one of my favourite European day trips ever! Whilst on a visit to Ljubljana in Slovenia, I was looking for things to do in the area and came across Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle about 5km apart. They looked beautiful, but I assumed they’d be heaving with people and the photos would […]

Latvia is a beautiful country, with so much to offer beyond its capital city Riga. We decided to take a trip out for the day to an ancient town, Cēsis, which is famous for its medieval castle. It’s a really great option for a day trip from Riga, and we had a nice day exploring. Cēsis […]

Suomenlinna is a sea fortress built on 8 islands just south of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. It’s a UNESCO world heritage site, and people still live on the island today. 1. King’s Gate The King’s Gate is the iconic symbol of Suomenlinna. It was built in 1753 as the entrance to the fortress. When I […]

On our recent trip to Croatia, one of my favourite experiences of the whole holiday was walking the Dubrovnik Old Town City Walls.  History of the Walls Let’s start with a bit of history. Dubrovnik old town is completely surrounded with defensive walls and forts, and the walls run uninterrupted for 1,940 meters and reach a maximum height of […]