Georgia on My Mind

The city of Tbilisi is situated in Georgia. It is cosmopolitan, international and sophisticated,  yet it is essentially and distinctly Georgian and retains a close focus on local tradition and culture. It is a city of contrasts, a meeting point between western and eastern civilizations. The architecture stretches from antiquity through eighteenth century balconied homes to... Continue Reading →

Medieval City

Hanover is a place where the city lover can enjoy architecture alongside exploring its interesting past. In the north of Germany, Hanover is rich in culture, Royal Gardens and memorable art exhibitions, star-studded concerts and fascinating museums. I was walking to the tram station. I had to catch the tram to go to the city... Continue Reading →

When Europe Meets Asia

Baku is one of the most beautiful world cities located just at the point where Europe meets Asia. It is the capital of Azerbaijan, just by the Western Caspian Sea. Baku is the largest cultural center of Azerbaijan. It is the place where the national theatre was the first in the Muslim East to lift... Continue Reading →

Discovering the Persian Way

I had the opportunity to visit the interesting city of Tehran. I must confess that I wasn't quite sure which places to visit, but I went out and explored this marvelous city anyway. Tehran is the capital of Iran. It is the most liberal and secular city in Iran. The traffic is crazy, and it's... Continue Reading →

Time Out in Tel Aviv

If you are looking for a summer holiday in the Middle East, now you have found it. Tel Aviv has a beautiful coast line. For your sand-filled pleasure, spend the day like a local sweating through an intense matkot session, play some volleyball on the Gordon Beach strip, or just lay down and soak up the... Continue Reading →

Sun Kissed City

Salvador is a beautiful city in Brazil. It's the capital of the state of Bahia. Salvador da Bahia has an energy and unadorned beauty that few cities can match. Once the magnificent capital of Portugal’s great New World colony, Salvador is the country’s Afro-Brazilian jewel. Salvador is famous for its Portuguese famous colonial architecture, Afro Brazilian... Continue Reading →

On the Road to Damascus

A long time ago, before all the trouble in Syria started, we did a road trip to Damascus from Lebanon. Nowadays that is not possible as the borders are closed due to conflicts in Syria. I do hope that all the problems are resolved soon. It is a beautiful country with a lot of great... Continue Reading →

The Lake District

My Journey to the Lake District was very long. I drove all the way from South London. I went to visit some friends. It took me seven hours, but it was a good experience as I could see the beautiful English countryside. I did quite a few stops on the way there, maybe that's why... Continue Reading →

Paris of the Middle East

Beirut is often referred to as the Paris of the Middle East, and for me it is. The capital of Lebanon, it's a great city for shopping socialising, and sightseeing. Despite being through a civil war and unrest, the city has been rebuilt several times, with modern architecture sharing space with Ottoman and colonial French... Continue Reading →

The Sound of Music

The magnificent city of Salzburg is situated in Austria. I spent a few days over there. Lying at the northern boundary of the Alps, on the banks of the Salzach River, the city of Salzburg is among the oldest and most significant spiritual and cultural centres of Austria. The historical area of the city is dominated... Continue Reading →

Blog at WordPress.com.

Up ↑