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The Solo Hiker’s Guide to the Musala Peak in Bulgaria
If you’re lucky enough to be visiting the beautiful lands of Bulgaria, there’s one adventure you might want to add to your to-do list: conquering the Musala Peak, aka the highest mountain in the...
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The 11 Most Haunted Castles In Europe
I love castles. But then again, who doesn’t? They’re big and spooky, they’re oh so pretty, and they have this irresistibly mysterious charm. The kind of charm that has something to do with ghosts. Yes,...
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Postcards from the Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria
When in Bulgaria, there’s one thing you ABSOLUTELY have to do: hike around the Seven Rila Lakes. Why “absolutely”, all of a sudden? Well, if you’ve heard anything about the Seven Rila Lakes before,...
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Your Guide To Jerusalem: What To Do, See & Eat In The Holy City
The holy city. The contested city. The faithful city. The city where David camped. The paragon of beauty. The valley of vision. Jerusalem goes by many beautiful names. And yet, if you ask any tour...
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On Ethnic Minorities, Russian Matryoshkas, and Finding Home Within Yourself
“So, why the hell do you call yourself Russian if you’re from Latvia?” She stared at me, with stubborn perplexity in her eyes. “It’s because I am. Russian, I mean.” I stared back, not really...
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Postcards from Latvia (Photo Diary)
I have to admit: I don’t come home often enough. Ever since I moved abroad to study, I come back to Latvia maybe twice or so per year. And somehow, each and every time, I fall in love with the city I...
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72 Hours Stranded In The Desert (And How We Got Out Of There)
Things can go wrong when you travel. You know it, I know it, and even your grannie’s best friend who has never left the country knows it too. When shit happens, we often brush it off with a mere “oh...
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Bulgaria Travel Guide: What You Need to Know
If you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking to visit Bulgaria and are looking for a useful Bulgaria travel guide that can help you plan your upcoming trip. Am I right or am I right? Bulgaria is in...
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How to Start Your Own Blog (When You Know Nothing About Blogging)
How to start your own blog? What sounds like a simple question, might not necessarily have a simple answer. I mean, everybody has a blog now. I have one. Your friend has one. Even your grannie is...
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Visiting Pristina in Kosovo: Why (the Hell) Not?
The first thing that everyone asked me when I told them what my next destination would be was: “Why THERE? Out of all places?” Well… Why the hell not?! … is what I wanted to say. However, I saw where...
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11 Most Haunted Castles In Europe
What are the most haunted castles in Europe? Forget your average fantasies about castles. In these castles, you’ll find no princesses and no Rapunzels. Instead, you’ll find shrieking ghosts of murdered...
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