When we first decided to visit Uzbekistan and researched how to travel between the Silk Road cities, we found an abundance of fancy tour itineraries and fascinating accounts of ‘slow’ travel through Central Asia. However, there was relatively little information directed at travellers like ourselves, who prefer to travel independently but have fixed time frames … Read more
Prague, or Praha, has a well-deserved reputation as one of Europe’s best cities to visit. Rivalling the likes of Paris and Vienna, the ‘City of a Thousand Spires’ attracts millions of visitors every year. The alluring medieval old town, the famous terracotta rooftops, and – yes – some of the best beer you’ll find anywhere … Read more
In this post, we will explain why we think Linnahall is the place sunset spot in Tallinn, give our thoughts on how to enjoy your evening by the Baltic Sea and explain how to get there from the Old Town. Linnahall – The Best Sunset in Tallinn Where is the best place to watch the … Read more
It’s safe to say that visitors to Tashkent, will not find themselves twiddling their thumbs for things to do!
Here’s our list of top attractions in Tashkent – all of which are reasons why you should visit Uzbekistan’s bustling capital city!
Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s bustling capital, is tantalisingly close to some of the other ‘Stans’. In particular, the southern borders of Kazakhstan and the town of Shymkent are just a short bus ride away. Given that we love a good land border crossing, it would have been rude not to make the most of this opportunity. We, … Read more
For far too long, the country of Georgia has flown under the radar. It has existed as an ‘off the beaten’ track destination and evaded most travel itineraries. This status, however, is changing – and fast! A Caucasus classic, Georgia has a wealth of treats in store for visitors and is definitely worth visiting – … Read more
Istanbul is one of the most iconic cities anywhere in the world – arguably unmatched in its historical, strategic and cultural importance. Famous as the crossover point between Europe and Asia, this is a place where ideas, riches, religions and cultures have mingled for millennia. Turkey had somehow eluded us on our travels to date … Read more
Travel back a couple of hundred years, and the site of Khiva’s ancient city walls would have struck abject terror into the heart of any visitor. The fearsome reputation of the city among friend and foe alike was immense. The Khans of Khiva were well known for their brutality, whilst the city itself was infamous … Read more
Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, is enjoying a rapid rise in popularity amongst travellers to Europe. Visitors are drawn in their thousands by the city’s rich history, medieval streets and stunning sunsets. However, for those with a bit more time on their hands, Tallinn can also be used as a base to take the ferry and explore … Read more
The Balkan region is arguably Europe’s fastest-growing hotspot for tourism, with its spectacular scenery and buzzing cities an almost ever-present in ‘must visit’ lists over the last few years. It’s been a few years now since we travelled through this wonderful corner of the continent, and its popularity seems to have skyrocketed in the intervening … Read more
“You’re going to where?” was the unanimous cry whenever we told people about our travel plans to make Transnistria the focal point of a four-night journey through another corner of Eastern Europe. We could hardly blame friends and co-workers for not having heard of this small stretch of land between Moldova and Ukraine. In a … Read more
Transnistria is a place we had been eyeing up for a while. A tiny Eastern European country, with its own borders, army, currency and more. However, very few people have ever heard of it. In fact, it doesn’t officially exist. Transnistria (or Pridnestrovie, as it’s locally known) enjoys relatively full autonomy, although the international community … Read more