Goethe House

Goethe House

Goethe House is a historic house museum and I’m here today Frankfurt am Main to explore. Also the birthplace of the renowned German writer and statesman, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the restored house allows a glimpse into the life and times of one of Germany’s most influential literary figures.… Read the rest

The Frankfurt Cathedral

The Frankfurt Cathedral

The Frankfurt Cathedral, also known as the Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew (Kaiserdom Sankt Bartholomäus), is a significant landmark in Frankfurt, Germany. As one of the major historical buildings in the city it holds great cultural and architectural significance and is simply magnificent to behold.… Read the rest

Big Bus Dubai

Big Bus Dubai

It’s Jasper’s IFA football end of season party and after an incredible win for both the U12’s and U13’s Youth Premier League teams we’re off on a Big Bus Dubai tour to celebrate.

Jasper was lucky enough to come into the season as goalkeeper halfway along when the team was already doing pretty well.… Read the rest

Walking Tirana

Sheshi Karl Topia (Rilindja), Public Square

Arrival

We arrive in Tirana as the sun is setting behind the Sheshi Karl Topia not far from our hotel Albanopolis on the Rruga Mine Piza. It’s located just inside the ring road that distinguishes the old town centre and I’m keen to go walking.… Read the rest

Krujë

Krujë

Krujë, this most charming of towns, is a bonus afternoon getaway. Having spent the morning at Bunk’Art and with our planned afternoon going off the rails due to inclement weather, I find myself in Krujë. I’m here a day earlier than planned and not a moment too soon!… Read the rest

Kodra Restaurant

Kodra Restaurant

An early morning walk and then a visit, en route, to the delightful Ardenica Monastery, sees us arrive in Gjirokaster for a late lunch at Kodra Restaurant. Perched high on the hill in the old town, it is currently raining and so, a lazy lunch seems the perfect way to await finer weather.… Read the rest

The Monastery of Ardenica

The Monastery of Ardenica

Atop a hill overlooking the small town of Fier in Albania, lies the Monastery of Ardenica, also known as the Monastery of the Nativity of Theotokos in Ardenica.

It has topped this hill in one form or another since 1282 when it was first founded by the Byzantine Emperor, Andronikos II Palaiologos after his victory against Angevins in the siege of Berat.… Read the rest

Osumi River Rafting

Osumi River Rafting

The Osumi River is calling me. It flows past us in Berat and despite its milky, cold appearance, I know that the canyons up river await us for an exciting rafting adventure.

Getting There

We depart Berat just after 9am and it doesn’t take long to get out of the little town.… Read the rest