Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
Gjirokastër Fortress, Albania Possibly my favourite castle in the Balkans, this castle has a sordid history. Set among the spring backdrop of melting mountain snowcaps, imposing Gjirokaster Fortress looms above a city of stone and slate below. Located 336 meters (1,102 ft) in height, the structure must be accessed by ways of a steep, winding, …
What places should you visit in the Balkans? That is if an arbitrary rule limited you to pick only pick one city per country! In this list I pick (1) one city per Balkan nation to visit. If you are travelling on a tight time schedule and trying to hit nation highlights, this may be …
When planning a trip it is difficult to know where to stay, fortunately I have compiled a list of trustworthy hostels that will make you feel at home, even if you are thousands of miles away. Having stayed at all but one of these establishments, I can guarantee that they will be of good quality. …
I had arrived in Vienna from Graz and was just about to take a quick nap when my hostel roommate walked in. We began talking and she mentioned how exhausted she was from her day trip. I asked where she had been and she mentioned the Wachau Valley. Intrigued I asked her more about it …
Camping is an activity that evoke strong reactions, some such as I, describe the activity as one the most enjoyable experience in the world, yet others seem to loathe it with a burning passion. This is due to the fact that things could go so terribly wrong that you will never want to camp again. …
Wondering what to bring with you on your next big excursion? Whether it is simply a month long journey or a full year abroad, this list has you covered! Backpacking This type of trip is usually invoked when a person, typically young, decides to do an extended coming of age trip or alternatively to drop …
As a traveller, I often forget how beautiful places around my own home can be. It usually takes a friend visiting from out of town or a push from a relative to rediscover and reclaim my kingdom. This brings me to Upper Canada Village. I had the fortune/misfortune of visiting this attraction so many times …
The new friends I had met on the Greek island of Corfu, Deano and Charlie, dropped me off at the port in the Old Town of Corfu from our hostel, The Pink Palace located in the village of Agios Gordios. The hostel is a 40m ride to the city, but this distance can be bridged …
General Information One of the advantages of Furgons is that they are inexpensive. This does come with trade-offs as the vans are usually crammed to a point of physical discomfort with other passengers. This is fine on a cool day but can quickly become unbearably hot on a summer day. One of the funniest things …
Montenegro, a land with a fjord to rival any in Norway, has a breathtaking northern mountain range to compare with any in New Zealand. One particular sight, that of the Tara river gorge, is one of the most impressive in the world. The gorge is the deepest canyon on the European continent and registers as …
