Bukhara was love at first sight. During my first trip to Uzbekistan in 2016, this city quickly became my favorite. And today, after two Uzbekistan trips, I still stand by my point. Bukhara is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. At its peak, it had 250 madrasa schools and you could visit a different mosque every day. In this blog post, I will share 10 great things to do in Bukhara, plus practical…
Uzbekistan offers a whole series of remarkable Silk Road cities. One of those historical gems is the city of Khiva. Travelers often question whether Khiva is worth the…
While cities like Bucharest or Braşov are well-known tourist destinations, the western part of Romania is often overlooked. A shame if you ask me, because you’ll miss out…
A trip to Transylvania in Romania is a guarantee for seeing some of the most beautiful castles in Europe. I visited two of them during my trip to…
If you had to pick one city in Transylvania, my suggestion would be to go with Sibiu. If you ask me, this is the most idyllic town in…
Bran Castle is one of the most photogenic castles in Europe and is often linked to Bram Stoker’s Dracula book. For many Romania visitors, Bran Castle is the…
Romania, like so many ‘Eastern Bloc countries’, is often described as a dull gray country. Unfairly if you ask me, because if you do a quick Google search…
When I think of Romania, I think of Transylvania. My trip to Romania was all about exploring this mythical region, leaving little time for my last stop in…
