One of the last spots on the Chernobyl Tour is the abandoned town of Pripyat, which may be one of the most interesting areas to explore. Pripyat was built in the 1970s and named after the river. It’s purpose was…
Wildlife watching around Lake Balaton in Hungary
On my second visit to Hungary, we decided to try our hand at birdwatching and wildlife spotting in Balaton-felvidéki Nemzeti Park on the shores of Lake Balaton for my boyfriend’s birthday. We arrived in Budapest and spent the night there…
Tallinn: A beautiful Baltic city break
Public transport is free to Tallinn’s residents…a waste of good taxes? Well, actually no, as more people have registered the government actually collect more taxes, more people shop locally and there are less cars on the road. Less cars is…
Boat trip to the Curonian Spit
A video journey of getting from Klaipeda’s old port to Smiltyne on the Curonian Spit and back again.
Why I love Cesky Krumlov
I was first told about Cesky Krumlov over ten years ago by some backpackers on a Busabout tour. Ever since then I’ve wanted to come here and my boyfriends 30th birthday seemed the perfect time to do it. The most…
Veliko Tarnovo: Bulgaria’s most charming city
Veliko is beautiful and oh so cheap. I would definitely put it at the top of the most picturesque small cities I’ve visited along with Cesky Krumlov and Mostar. I went there with my friend Steph and we picked up…