The Caucasus
The Silk Roads run through The Caucasus and have left an important imprint on the history of the area.
Warsaw
Warsaw is a city with great variety and has a lot more old-world charm than I had expected. The modern city centre houses several gleaming glass and concrete structures that wouldn’t look out of place in the most advanced of cities. In contrast, the architecture of the New Town and Old Town have an air…
The University Town of Tartu
The University Town of Tartu makes a good overnight stop. There are comfortable hotels and restaurants within walking distance of the emblematic Town Hall.
Tallinn
One of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe is Tallinn; the capital city of Estonia. The old city is a UNESCO World heritage ….
The Castle City of Cesis
Most people come to Cesis to explore its 13th century castle. It is considered to be the best preserved medieval castle in Latvia.
Riga
Latvia’s capital city, Riga, has some very impressive sites and an active and colourful central market…..A delight is to wander along the cobbled streets ….
Vilnius
Vilnius is…blessed with wonderful examples of opulent baroque architecture as well as one of the largest medieval quarters in Europe.
Trakai Island Castle
Trakai Island Castle is set in the picturesque Galve Lake a short distance from Lithuania’s capital city, Vilnius.
Kaunas
Life … also seemed to be reaching out for normality. The summer sun was out and the people of Kaunas were once again enjoying their outdoor café society.