It means oil-lamp, in case you didn’t know. Lyhnos that is. The name rolls off the tongue softly but brightly – the ‘y’ drawn out, the ‘s’ at the end clipping it to a close with a determined vibrancy. And it burns softly and brightly too this lyhnos. Bright with a beautiful distinction and soft […]
Category Archives: Europe
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Oct
Oct
I bl**dy loved Bulgaria. Quite honestly, it’s as simple as that. In fact, out of all 12 countries I’ve travelled in eastern Europe, it’s only Bosnia Hercegovina and Montenegro that came even close to toppling Bulgaria from my top spot. For 1, Bulgaria is incredibly cheap – a massive plus point in my budget travel […]
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Oct
Oct
The hidden gem of Bosnia Herzegovina is a traveller’s delight. Snuggled in the midst of the Balkans, this country is just creeping onto the tourist radar and as such, prices are still low, crowds are still thin and the scenery is truly spectacular. Of course, no one can discuss visiting this country and not touch […]
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Sep
Sep
Let me spell it out quite clearly from the beginning – I was absolutely amazed by Belgrade in Serbia. Honestly, I had quite limited expectations about this city (and Serbia in general), which were almost entirely due to the fact I’d failed to do any research and was therefore appalling ignorant about the whole place! […]
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Sep
Sep
The beautiful city of Novi Sad, situated in the north of Serbia, is probably most famous for the EXIT music festival that happens here every July. Visit at any other time of the year however, and you’ll find a laidback, very local city that oozes friendly charm, unpretentious sophistication, culture, history and some gorgeous surrounds. […]
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Sep
Sep
There’s no denying Bucharest, the capital of Romania, is a strange city! Visiting it as part of my grand eastern European tour, I was accustomed to visiting capital cities with glaring attractions, landmark sites and streets upon streets of action. Getting to Bucharest – a city with no discernible centre, aside from a rather drab […]
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Sep
Sep
Word up people… if you haven’t heard of Plovdiv in Bulgaria, you will soon! Named the European Capital of Culture in 2019, this awesome historic town is the country’s second largest metropolis, but with its chilled vibe, quaint streets, funky cafes, cool bars, and cobbled charm, it feels a million miles from a busy, bustling […]
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Sep
Sep
What Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, lacks in terms of iconic monuments when compared to other European cities, it more than makes up for in quaint and quiet charm. In my opinion, it’s a must-see destination for travellers voyaging in this amazing part of Europe, bringing to life, as it does, much of Bulgaria’s fascinating […]
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Sep
Sep
Budapest – it’s a tale of 2 cities… quite literally! Yes split by the mighty Danube, the capital of Hungary really is a 2 for 1 deal – a phrase that is music to budget travellers’ ears everywhere! With Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city presents a huge range of […]
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Sep
Sep
In my humble opinion, the quiet and entirely unassuming city of Bratislava is one of the most underrated in European cities. The capital city of Slovakia and home to only half a million people, Bratislava is sandwiched between the tourist giants of Budapest and Vienna – check out this amazing bus / boat trip if […]