Bucharest and surrounding Transylvania Romania had been sitting high on my travel list for years – a country that seems to straddle multiple worlds at once. Part Eastern Europe, part Central Europe, and shaped by influences ranging from the Romans and Ottomans to the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Communist era, it is a destination rich …
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Chișinău Moldova has long intrigued me – a small, landlocked country tucked between Romania and Ukraine, often overlooked by travellers and absent from most European bucket lists. Despite being home to a rich winemaking tradition, beautiful monasteries, and a fascinating Soviet past, Moldova remains one of the least visited countries in Europe – ahead of …
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Riga Riga, the grand old lady of the Baltics, has long appealed with its mix of baroque grandeur, Art Nouveau elegance, and the everyday rhythm of a modern European capital. It’s a city that has seen centuries of change – from its days as a medieval trading hub in the Hanseatic League, through periods of …
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