Countries and travel destinations found in the area of Eastern Europe
Given the many cities I travelled to in Romania, it’s a little surprising that the city of Cluj-Napoca was perhaps my favourite big city stop. Found in the country’s northwest, it is considered the unofficial …
When you travel, it’s always fun learning about local legends and folklore, at least for me. Much like there is some fascinating folklore in Malta, Cyprus is another Mediterranean spot with its fair share of stories. …
Before my trip to Cyprus, I had a certain image in my mind of what the country would be like. And of the places I visited, the coastal city of Paphos is the closest to …
The city of Nicosia isn’t your ordinary capital city. For one, it’s a city literally split in two. A border runs through Nicosia, with the southside the capital of the Republic of Cyprus and the …
With a prime spot on Cyprus’ south coast, Larnaca is certainly one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. The small city is best known for its beaches and nearby nightlife, two things that immediately …
Once winter reaches Europe, there’s really two approaches to planning a winter holiday. You either lean in to the cold weather and travel somewhere suited to cold and snow, or try to find somewhere warmer. …
For visitors, the gothic city of Brașov is a gateway into the surrounding towns of Transylvania. Brasov is a major regional hub and is quite centrally located within the Romanian region of Transylvania. It’s also …
Brasov may well be a perfect reflection of all that is fun and interesting about the Transylvania region of Romania. The city has all the elements that make Transylvania such a captivating place to visit, …
Still not fully appreciated by international tourists, Romania is a far bigger country than people realise. Visitors tend to focus on the gothic mystique of Transylvania and the nation’s capital Bucharest, but the country has …
For the uninitiated, Romania can be a tantalising but uncertain destination to visit. There’s plenty of allure to the country, with notions of spooky Transylvania and Dracula, but it also poses plenty of unknowns for …