Travel, life, loves and laughs.
In the early 15th century, as the Ottoman threat loomed over Europe, alliances were forged not just through war, but through chivalric brotherhoods. On 12 December 1408, King Sigismund of Luxembourg founded one of the most fascinating of these orders, the Order of the Dragon.… Read the rest
Perched on the banks of the Danube, Golubac Fortress commands the river with an imposing presence that has shaped history. Its geostrategic position made it one of the most important military border fortifications, pivotal during the wars of the 14th, 15th and early 16th centuries.… Read the rest
On the banks of the mighty Danube, Golubac Fortress stands like something out of a fantasy novel. It has rugged towers, thick stone walls and the kind of dramatic cliffside views that make you stop mid-step. On my recent journey to Serbia, this medieval gem quickly became a highlight.… Read the rest
Hidden on the gentle slopes above the Danube River, just a short drive from Novi Sad, lies Sremski Karlovci. The town is like a perfectly aged wine, rich with history, faith and old-world charm. It’s one of those rare destinations that seem untouched by time, where cobbled streets still echo with the voices of scholars and priests and where every corner smells faintly of grapes ripening in the sun.… Read the rest
Have you ever dreamed of giving it all up and moving to the country? Well, that is exactly what Marina & Yulien of MY Village Life have done. Marina, a successful singer and (former) tour guide and Yulien, an actor and enthusiastic cook, dreamed of moving to the country.… Read the rest
It’s a bit grey and there is a chill to the air as we arrive in Hong Kong. Technically our day started yesterday as we have flown overnight and there has been barely a night’s sleep between the four of us.… Read the rest
It’s funny how we (I) can live our lives in such a bubble. Opened in 2016, The Green Planet, like most things in Dubai, is relatively new. However, it still surprises me that I didn’t know about it until a birthday party there a few weeks ago.… Read the rest
By far the best way to see a city is to walk it. Particularly the compact old towns of Europe. Not everyone has the ability, stamina or perhaps enthusiasm for this endeavor, walking from dawn till dusk (and often into the night as well).… Read the rest
By far the best way to see a city is to walk it. Particularly the compact old towns of Europe. Today I am walking the Rathaus & Hochschulen. Not everyone has the ability, stamina or perhaps enthusiasm for this endeavor, walking from dawn till dusk (and often into the night as well). … Read the rest
By far the best way to see a city is to walk it. Particularly the compact old towns of Europe. Today I’m walking Lindenhof & the City. Not everyone has the ability, stamina or perhaps enthusiasm for this endeavor, walking from dawn till dusk (and often into the night as well). … Read the rest