Posts in category ”Travel”

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Tales of Kosovo

Tales of Kosovo

Kosovo. A mere mention of the name is enough to start a debate wherever you go in this part of the world. The war ended almost 20 years ago, but the scars still appear to be fresh.

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Finding tranquility in Ohrid

Finding tranquility in Ohrid

Compared to the busy streets of Skopje, the lakeside town of Ohrid is a haven of tranquility. Even though Macedonia lacks a proper coastline, wedged in between five surrounding countries, this town still feels like a seaside resort thanks to Lake Ohrid.

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Is this Macedonia?

Is this Macedonia?

As I crossed the border from Albania to Macedonia, I kept a careful eye on the signs. The republic of Macedonia is the country I’m aiming for, but there is also a region of adjacent Greece which claims the name Macedonia.

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The bunkers of Albania

The bunkers of Albania

I admit to not having counted them, but there are a lot of bunker installations all over Albania. Hundreds of thousands of bunkers went up during 1975-1983, littering the landscape with concrete slabs.

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Keeping the Bourdain spirit

Keeping the Bourdain spirit

The last days have seen a flood of lament over the passing of Anthony Bourdain. He left us two days ago and the world suddenly seemed a bit less interesting.

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Summer in Bohemia

Summer in Bohemia

On my last visit to Prague almost a decade ago, the city was chilling with patches of snow. This time the city is lush and green, while the temperature is almost tropical.

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Legacy of the masters in Florence

Legacy of the masters in Florence

In the movie A Room with a View from 1985, Helena Bonham-Carter gazes from her window at Hotel degli Orafi towards Ponte Vecchio. But I would say that this is a City with a View, since almost every corner could be featured on a painting.

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Impending doom of Venice

Impending doom of Venice

“Aah, Venice”, as old Indiana Jones used to say. Just like places as NYC and Paris, this island is forever destined to appear frequently on the big screen. With 118 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges there are a lot of scenic locations.

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Happy New Year Luxembourg

Happy New Year Luxembourg

The year is about to get wrapped up. For the occasion, I’m currently in the world’s only remaining grand duchy, Luxembourg. The capital, aptly called Luxembourg city, is built at a fascinating geographic location.

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Roaming in Valletta

Roaming in Valletta

A few days ago, I was roaming the alleys of Valletta, built by the Knights of St. John after the great siege of 1565. The baroque fortified city they created is their masterpiece.

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