Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
Located in the isolated north-eastern reaches of Slovakia, along with the nearby city of Bardejov, Zborov is often passed over by western tourists. This amazing fortress is literally falling apart from neglect… but fear not! The local Slovak community has embraced their heritage and adopted the castle. Together they have started a community based restoration …
Located in the isolated north-eastern reaches of Slovakia, along with nearby Zborov castle, Bardejov is often passed over by western tourists. But for the lucky Poles and Slovaks that make their way out here, they are privy to an unspoiled medieval city that would attract many times more people if it had been located elsewhere. …
The easiest of the Adirondack 46’s, Cascade is a joy to climb! Not only does it feature a natural rock scramble at its peak but it also has some beautiful view to offer. For the intrepid hiker, you can also tack on a few extra kilometers to do Porter Mountain although the view will likely …
This article is a stub of the following post: From Plattsburg to Lake Placid: A Foray Into the Heart of the Adirondacks Why Tupper Lake? As you are aware the Adirondack park is a mecca for hiker and those who enjoy outdoor activity. Yet, after a long weekend in the mountain you may want a …
Nestled in the foothills of central Slovakia, where the terrain will soon turn into the mountainous Low Tatras, this castle (and town) are located at 637 meters above sea level. It is also located near the confluence of the rivers Váh and Belá, an idyllic location if there ever was one. I had park by …
Few would have defied the imperial Ottomans army prior to the famed siege of Vienna, both as openly and as brazenly, as the Hungarian city of Eger. For the past centuries, the Turks had marched north through the Balkans towards Central Europe as if they were an unstoppable juggernaut, imposible to defeat or dislodge. With …
Location and Description Located in a forgotten corner of northern New York State, this lovely waterfall towers above the surrounding landscape. Located south of the small town of Chateaugay, not far from the Canadian Border, you would be hard pressed to find the place without having previous knowledge of its existence. The 30 meter (120 …
Just west of Georgetown, Ontario you will find this small verdant patch of greenery. Part of the 800 km Bruce Trail stretching from Niagara to Tobermory in the Bruce Peninsula, it is the main attraction for the small community of Limehouse that surrounds it. With parking on site and no reservations required it is a …
Europe is filled with old resort towns, venerable and opulent but none equal the raw charm of Karlovy Vary. Built around famed mineral hot springs, whose gazified waters rises up like a thick steam in the winter months, this Czech town is surely one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe. Not only is the …
Eastern Ontario is beautiful but also home to some backwood places, forgotten by time. Balaclava is one of those places, where few are left to remember what once was. Today only a few houses, an abandoned general store, blacksmith shop, a dam and a 19th century sawmill are all that remain of Balaclava! Balaclava was …
