Independent Travel, Thoughtfully Planned
There are many reasons why people like to visit Romania, like the stunning scenery, old medieval towns, or legendary castles and fortresses. But not many visitors are aware of the authentic old villages in the region of Transylvania which remained unchanged in structure for hundreds of years. There are seven villages with fortified churches in …
Biertan Fortified Church – the Anatomy of a Church-FortressRead More
You cannot visit the town of Amboise and its impressive château without also visiting nearby Chateau du Clos Luce. Château du Clos Lucé has nothing of the extravagance of the Loire Valley castles. In fact, it is not even a castle in the real sense of the word. On the other hand, it can brag about something …
Château du Clos Lucé – in the Footsteps of Leonardo da VinciRead More
I have strong ties to Târgu Mures. My in-laws resided in this beautiful medieval town in Transylvania, so while I lived in Romania I visited Târgu Mures countless times and explored not only its main attractions, but also many of the off the beaten path places around the city.
In the heart of Sologne, about 18km south of Orleans, lies one of the most charming and least visited castles in the Loire Valley: Château la Ferté Saint Aubin, as it is also know. It’s fair to say that the little Château de Saint-Aubin doesn’t measure up to the grandiose Chambord, or the flamboyant Chenonceau. But …
Château de Saint-Aubin – a Hidden Treasures of the Loire ValleyRead More
There are so many reasons to fall in love with Maui and the abundance of delicious restaurants is one of them. When you plan your dream vacation in Maui you are probably more concerned with where to stay and where to go than where to eat. Nonetheless, knowing beforehand what are the best places to …
Best Places to Eat on Maui (from Big Restaurants to Small Food Trucks)Read More
If you are lucky to visit La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires on a rare day when tourists don’t crowd its narrow alleys, you will get a sense sadness. Without the camera clicks and the visitors’ giggles, this places looks strange and unnerving, yet peaceful and fascinating. Cemeteries always trigger emotions. They are a perpetual reminder of our ephemeral existence. And yet …
La Recoleta Cemetery – the Resting Place of the Rich and FamousRead More
Visiting the Iguazú Falls is one of the most powerful encounters with nature that you will ever have. You may have seen photos of this waterfall before, but coming face to face with it is like facing a dragon! It’s an experience you’ll never forget.
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Iguazu Falls – a 2 Day ItineraryRead More
If you type “lessons learned from traveling” into Google search, you’ll come up with enough reading material for an entire week! It’s interested to read how travel influences people perspective about the world. One thing you’ll probably notice if you read through some of these articles is that people who travel don’t remain stuck in …
Istanbul is famous for its amazing mosques and Ottoman architecture. But few people know that the city is also home to one of the most beautiful Byzantine churches in the world – the Chora Church. The church – which is known today as the Kariye Mosque – is situated in the Erdinekapı district of İstanbul.
Chora Church in Istanbul and its Tumultuous HistoryRead More
