Destinations

Most of the attraction of Zurich lies in the fact that the city is so walkable and just has a calm and relaxed vibe to it. Even though Zurich is an important financial and business centre…

With Motsameta and Gelati just a short drive away, Kutaisi has two of Georgia’s finest and most famous monasteries on its doorstep. Motsameta Monastery has its incredibly scenic location and secluded vibe…

At the old Egyptian quarry of Aswan, the craftmanship and construction techniques used in ancient times really come alive – although you really need a good guide for this…

If you are driving between Brasov and Sighisoara, Rupea Fortress makes for a nice stopover. You can’t really miss the fortress as due to its location on a 120 metres high cliff it’s visible from everywhere in town. It were the Dacians who first built a fortress on this basalt cliff…

Even though Kutaisi lacks the sights of the Georgian capital of Tbilisi and doesn’t have the Black Sea backdrop of Batumi, it still makes for a nice city to visit…

The small island of Halki – part of the Dodecanese archipelago – has a couple of great beaches which are worthy of a visit. Some of these are easily accessible on foot, while others can only be reached by boat…

I’ve been to Warsaw quite a few times in the past but I have never seen the old town this empty. Even on the Rynek – the central square of the old town – there were perhaps only five or six other people around…

With its ruined mansions, Horio is already an interesting sight to see, but it only gets better when you climb up to the Kastro. From this Venetian castle, which was founded by the Knights Hospitaller…

Halki’s main town of Emborios is a lovely place to linger for a while. The waterfront has a picture-perfect backdrop with the clear blue Aegean Sea contrasting beautifully with the barren island interior…