Tbilisi

September 11, 2020.Reading time 22 minutes.

I visited Georgia in 2015 during some torrential rainstorms shich caused a bit of flooding — stil I managed to look around most parts of the capital city though wasn’t able to trek the nearby mountains. Tbilisi (meaning “warm water” in the local language) is a nice place to visit, surrounded by nature and flowing […]

Lisbon

September 10, 2020.Reading time 16 minutes.

I came to Portugal in 2015 as part of a family trip. Lisbon has its special charm as the historic capital of a global maritime empire, with a legacy of daring discovers and explorers like da Gama and Magellan. Neighboring the Atlanic ocean, the city has maintained its cultural and religious visual identity with a […]

Malta

September 1, 2020.Reading time 17 minutes.

I visited this interestring island nation in the summer of 2015, with its Mediterranean charm and warm touches of culture & history. I rented a car here and toured nearly the entire island, with narrow hilly roads that will certaily put your driving skills to the test! Scenes from the central & coastal parts of […]

Baku

September 1, 2020.Reading time 14 minutes.

Baku is a hidden gem in the Caucasus region, newly discovered by tourists since the Azerbaijan government eased up visa regulations. Like many cities in the region it has a historic old center area surrounded by a modernizing metropolis. Ah and also the airport is quite unique! When I visited in the fall of 2016, […]

Iguazu-falls

September 1, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

We visited these vast incredible waterfalls in February 2010, while on a trip to other parts of Brazil and Argentina. Apart from the hot/humid weather, this was quite a heavenly experience and a highly recommended visit for everyone. Just a note to make sure you mind your visa situation before you go, as it’s a […]

Mauritius

September 1, 2020.Reading time 19 minutes.

I spent some adventurous days out here in Jan 2014, exploring and doing some fun outdoor activities around the island. Beside the pristine beaches, there are lots of attractions not to be missed here like animal safari, jungle parks, ziplines, paragliding and a multitude of watersports — most of which I’ve tried to capture in […]

Helsinki

September 1, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

Finland is an elegant country and that clearly shows in its capital city. I had a short summer visit here in 2015 and did some exploring, was impressed with how now neat and organized everything is, the majestic buildings and prisine waterways, even the tasty food at the fresh fishmarkets! Arriving from the airport by […]

Tallinn

September 1, 2020.Reading time 21 minutes.

Estonia is perhaps the most beautiful of the Baltic countries, with its capital Tallinn facing the North Sea and home to Europe’s oldest medieval town center. The old town has been preserved within its gates, with restaurants serving authentic 14th century food (I tried elk and bear meats there), and outside of that area is […]

Vilnius

September 1, 2020.Reading time 17 minutes.

I visited this lovely capital of Lithuania in the summer of 2015, and was stunned by its mix of ultra-modern and historic, a scenic riverside and mountaintop fortress. The country has come a long way in upgrading its infrastructure and lifestyle since joining the EU, all while maintaining its low cost of living and price […]

Bishkek

September 1, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

I visited Bishkek capital city of Kyrgyzstan in the summer of 2015 and was fascinated by its peacefulness and natural setting between mountains and farmlands, also the colorful local arts and crafts. (Click on photos to enlarge them) In and around the city, central areas and main squares Shopping malls and courts Suburbs by the […]