After a 5-hour bus journey from Podgorica, I got into Dubrovnik just after noon. My decision to stay close to the old town, though more costly, was justified. Over the next 3 days, I was able to fully explore the old town's rich history, churches, monasteries and cobbled streets numerous times and at different hours …
Rising above the sparkling Adriatic sea, the Dubrovnik City Walls are a stone fortress turned spectacular viewpoint—an unbroken loop of towers, battlements, and centuries-old tales. Systematically Built and Strengthened As defense against land and sea attacks, the Republic of Ragusa fortified the old town with centuries-old walls built between the 13th and 17th centuries. Perched …
Following the discovery of coal in the 1890s, the sleepy settlement of Karai was transformed into a coal mining hub. Recognising its economic importance, the British facilitated the town's rapid development through infrastructure improvements. When the pontoon bridge used to transport coal across the Perak River was washed away by a huge flood in 1897, …
It was my very first visit to Taiping and I naturally wanted to see everything, in one day.Taiping's has '33 historical firsts' of which I only managed to see a fraction of. Some of the more notable first-of-their kind-in-Malaysian-history sites include the Taiping Lake Gardens, Perak Museum, Taiping Prison, Taiping Railway, Taiping Post-Office, Taiping Clocktower, …
There is a lot more to discover in Perak beyond limestone caves, glorious tin mining past and Ipoh White Coffee. 4 AUGUST 2025Leaving KL at 10am, our road trip to Taiping included the following off-the-beaten-path and small town must-eat detours : Papan Heritage VillagePun Chun Restaurant BidorPinnacle Lake of Malim NawarBatu Gajah drive through Papan …
14 SEPTEMBER 2024From Shkoder, we got into Podgorica early, like 6am. Luckily, we were able to drop off our bags allowing us to walk around freely in search of coffee and breakfast. After passing several 'about-to-open' cafes, we decided to switch tactics. True enough, the Main Bus station was open and we managed to get …
From Tirana, it was an easy 2-hour bus journey to Shkodër - one of three starting points to the Peaks of the Balkans (POB). After a late lunch, we had the rest of the afternoon to sightsee Shkodër, ahead of our 10-day POB hike. Rozafa Castle sits on a triangular hilltop that overlooks the confluence …
The bustling capital of Tirana is not just about museums, vibrant cafes and interesting architecture. The serene slopes of Dajti mountain range is especially soothing, after a disturbing visit to BunkArt1, where we had a crash course on Albania's turbulent history, including 45 years of terror reign under a paranoid dictator. 2 SEPTEMBER 2024After a …
For my first visit to Tirana Albania, I had budgeted 2 full days to sightsee attractions around the compact city which can be explored easily on foot. But, things do not always go as planned. I arrived 12 hours late and lost a full day of immersing myself in the sights and smells of this …
Travel broadens perspective through discovering new places, exploring different cultures/history, and interacting with locals to experience their way of life. Once in a while, an attraction spot leaves me disturbed and unsettled for the next few days. This is one of them. Other destinations with this disquieting effect on me include Cambodia's Tuol Sleng Genocide …
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