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The 10 Most Beautiful Monasteries in Armenia
Visiting Armenia? The Caucasian country is full of scenic spots, but what really sets it apart are the beautiful monasteries in Armenia built on mountain tops or hidden within gorges. When reading through blogs and guidebooks in preparation for our trip to Georgia and Armenia, we were surprised to find that almost all recommended sites […]
The Best Things to do In and Around Baden-Baden during Christmas Time
After deciding to use Baden-Baden as our base during part of our all-girls trip around Luxembourg, the Alsace region of France and the Black Forest region of Germany, I was told by a German resident that “there’s Germany and then there’s Baden-Baden” presumably referring to the fact that the town is best known for its […]
Cheeky Passport’s Guide to Visiting Abkhazia – What to do and practical tips
There’s something enticing about travelling to a place which nobody seems to know about (and which according to the UN is not even a country) and it was this very aura of mystery which inspired us to include visiting Abkhazia on our itinerary during our recent trip to the Caucasus. Most foreigners require a visa […]
Five Things To Do During an Airport Layover in Istanbul
Together with Dubai and Doha, Istanbul’s Ataturk airport is one of the important airline hubs for people travelling from Europe to Asia, and with Turkish Airlines’ competitive prices, it is being used as a layover hub even for more remote destinations in the United States and South America. If you have a layover in Istanbul […]
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 […]