Europe
Four Fun (and One Less Fun) Experiences in Georgia
From therapeutic Sulphur baths to feasting on a wide selection of flavoursome foods, Georgia proved to be everything you would expect from a country with such a rich heritage. Read more as we list four fun (and the one less fun) things to do in Georgia, Europe. Fun things to do in Georgia, Europe 1. […]
Armenia – better than The Kardashians
When we excitedly told our friends and family that we would be travelling to Armenia, the most common reaction was “oh isn’t that where the Kardashians are from?” often followed by “but is Armenia actually in Europe?”. In all fairness, we knew very little about the country ourselves and only considered travelling there because of […]
Armenia’s Top Five Places to Visit
Armenia has for many years been the lesser known destination in the Caucauses. Boasting spectacular landscapes, Armenia is in the crossroads between Asia and Europe. With a rich history spanning over three centuries, no wonder that this land is considered to be the Cradle of Christianity. Here is our take on the top 5 places to visit […]
Coastal Montenegro (Ulcinj, Sveti Stefan and Kotor)
Coastal Montenegro is something special. Although I thought that Croatia’s coastline is gorgeous, Montenegro’s shores just blew me away. They are just a bit quieter, more rugged and less developed and I know that I’ll be spending more time there on my next visit to the Balkans. Read on as I describe our visit to Ulcinj, […]
Nikšić and Ostrog Monastery in Montenegro
The drive from the border to Nikšić, Montenegro’s second largest town, was uneventful except for a photo stop at a view point over a spectacular lake framed by the city and mountains in the distance. I felt that Montenegro would be easy to like. A visit to Nikšić and Ostrog Monastery Nikšić Our stop in Nikšić served […]
A Picnic in Ancient Apollonia – A Tale of Albanian Culture and Hospitality
The buildings along the highway from Tirana to Fier (the larger town gateway to ancient Apollonia, Albania) are very evident due to their colourful and ultra-modern facades, but for some reason, they all seem to be half-finished. We couldn’t make out whether construction was still ongoing or whether they had been abandoned before completion. The road from […]
Discovering Montenegro – Reasons to visit Montenegro
Montenegrin women have long, slim legs. That was my first observation in Montenegro. As any decent engineer would do, Nikki had to test this hypothesis on a larger sample, and so happily inspected every woman’s legs from then on claiming that my comment warranted investigation. He concluded that this was another good enough reason to […]
Berat, Pogradec and Shkoder
During our roadtrip in Albania, three of the town we visited where Berat, Pogradec and Shkoder, all very different and each with it’s own particular charm. A visit to Berat, Pogradec and Shkoder Berat Stunning Berat, A UNESCO world heritage site, is often called the “Town of a Thousand Windows”, a quaint, little place where […]
Getting a Visa to Abkhazia – Travel to Abkhazia
You may be forgiven for never having heard of Abkhazia, even if you’re great at geography, unless you’re Russian of course in which case you might have spent a summer or two exploring the breakaway region within the country of Georgia. In this post we shall explain how to plan your travel to Abkhazia, getting a […]
Feasting on Local Food in Georgia – Exploring the Caucasus
Feasting on local food is by itself a good enough reason to travel to Georgia, although we do recommend avoiding the scales for a while after your trip (says Michelle, Nikki doesn’t share the same concerns)! The food in Georgia, Europe (just in case you got lost in Atlanta), is an outstanding experience! Very heavy on […]