A guided tour through Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavara or the Kyiv Monastery of the Caves is a sight to behold. Together with the St.…

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The Dnipro river – strolling along and going on a cruise

The Dnipro river reminds me of the Danube in Vienna. It divides the city in two parts. And we stayed…

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The flowers of Kyiv

I am always astonished when I go somewhere north and then there are flowers in abundance. But why shouldn’t there…

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Discovering Kyiv while walking around

What did I know about Kyiv before I arrived there? Not much to be honest. I think the Eurovision Song…

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More walking around in Kyiv

Honestly, I might not have needed a free walking tour through Kyiv. Although the tour was great! Because already on…

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A long weekend on Koh Tao

After my time in Indonesia I flew back to Bangkok for one more stop. Koh Tao was next on my…

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The doors of Bucharest

Our weekend in Bucharest was wonderful. This is truly a different world. Also when it comes to its doors. Most…

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A Jewish tour of Bucharest

We decided to splurge on our last day in Bucharest on a private tour. Not really my idea but something…

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Peles Castle – a day trip from Bucharest

Spending a long weekend in Bucharest gives you ample time for a day trip out outside the city. Ours was…

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What else to do in Bucharest

When you are in a new country and especially in a new city you really need to explore it in…

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