Destinations

Samarkand was such a joy to explore and its architecture is so magnificent that it easily ranks along the top five most beautiful places I’ve seen across the world in well over 80 different countries…

Lake Como is one of Italy’s most breathtaking travel destinations and there is perhaps no better place to enjoy the stunning scenery than the picturesque lakeside town of Varenna…

Following a pleasant domestic flight with Aegean Airlines from Rhodes to Athens, I found myself back in the Greek capital where my journey began two weeks prior…

While Szolnok may not appear as Hungary’s most attractive town at first glance based on all the ugly high-rise buildings visible from the train station, it still has its own charm…

The Saxon fortified church in the town of Biertan (called Birthälm by the German-speaking locals) is one of the most impressive in all of Transylvania. Due to its hilltop location, three layers of fortifications…

Longyearbyen is a fascinating town located in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. Its history as a coal mining town is evident when you see the disused aerial ropeways and statue of a miner…

Tashkent is a great place to start your travels through Uzbekistan as the city offers a variety of interesting sights to explore and provides a good introduction to the country’s rich culture and history…

With its appealing waterfront promenade and relaxed atmosphere, Foça makes for a great day trip destination if you find yourself in Izmir. The town itself has an interesting history and the beautiful…

Luxor Temple is a magnificent ancient Egyptian temple located in the heart of the city of Luxor. It was built under the reign of Pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II…