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December 16, 2016
Wrocław is the historic capital of Silesia and has changed hands repeatedly over the centuries. In 1945 the city became a part of Poland as the borders were re-drawn after WW2. Since the end of the Communist regime in 1989 it has been wonderfully restored and can now […]
November 30, 2016
Bratislava has a very pleasant medieval inner city with narrow, winding streets and a hill-top castle next to the Danube. It has many beautiful and historic churches and buildings to visit. Located only 55km from Vienna, but separated by the Iron Curtain, Bratislava and Vienna had very different experiences during the cold war […]
November 28, 2016
Vienna is the capital of Austria and by far its most populous city. It is also the country’s artistic, cultural, economic and political centre. While not as popular as backpacking hotspots such as Prague and Budapest, you will see below there is more than enough rich culture to tap into to make it well worth visiting […]
November 25, 2016
Prague lies on the banks of the Vltava River alongside a 9th century castle that dominates the skyline. This historic atmosphere attracts thousands of backpackers to this quirky city all year round to spend lazy days drinking famous Czech beer in the beer gardens, funky bars and clubs […]
October 30, 2016
Polonnaruwa is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka and part of the Cultural Triangle. The second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms and a popular destination to see the ancient ruins […]
October 27, 2016
Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka and part of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. It is famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilisation […]
October 25, 2016
Nuwara Eliya is at an altitude of 1,868 m and the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The altitude and temperate climate gives the city a very different feel from other parts of the country. Visitors to Nuwara Eliya usual come to see the Horton Plains National Park. […]
