Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe A City for walking. Gdansk and the art of wondering Gdańsk Poland was my gentle entry into Eastern Europe, a city meant to be discovered on foot. I wandered endlessly along the Motława River, where the reflections in the water made the city feel twice as magical, like walking through both history and…

Eastern Europe Where History Breathes. Krakow Through My Eyes Krakow is one of the largest medieval cities in Europe, with a history dating back to the 10th century. Beyond the famous Wawel Castle and the Old Town Square, I was especially drawn to St. Mary’s Basilica. Inside, I witnessed one of the most breathtaking combinations of…

Eastern Europe 1941-1941, 1942-1942, 1941-1942 The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is one of the most important places I’ve visited in all my travels. It holds a significant role in human history. a powerful reminder of one of our darkest moments during World War II. Walking through the site, I was overwhelmed by a mix of emotions,…

Eastern Europe Between Crowds and Quiet. My Budapest Journey Budapest has a lot to offer, stunning Gothic architecture, the grand Parliament building, rich and flavorful Hungarian goulash, and the iconic Széchenyi Thermal Bath are definitely my favorites. But honestly, the city feels a bit overcrowded. So I decided to explore beyond the tourist hotspots and traveled…

Eastern Europe Where joy lives. Soulful escape to Bled Bled, to me, shares something deeper than happiness, it shares joy. Where happiness often depends on reasons, joy simply exists. It’s a feeling from within. There’s so much to do in Bled, yet also space to do nothing at all. I tried the 4km-long zipline, the…

Eastern Europe A Fairy Tale Walk Through Croatia’s Only National Park Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of Croatia’s most iconic natural treasures, and to me, it feels like a fairy-tale land from above. With 16 lakes, countless waterfalls of varying sizes, and dense forest all around, it’s a magical place. This is my first…

Eastern Europe Time Travel in Split. Walking Among Ancients in Diocletian’s Palace This is my first entry into a medieval town in Croatia, a country where Eastern and Western Europe meet. Roman architecture, limestone buildings, the turquoise sea, and Mediterranean cuisine make this place one of the best destinations in Europe. Visiting Diocletian’s Palace feels…

Eastern Europe Dubrovnik: The Crown Jewel of My Croatian Journey Croatia has been the highlight of my trip, and Dubrovnik is the best of the best. Why? Three attractions I loved most: walking on the city walls, swimming in the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, and riding the Dubrovnik Cable Car. The Old Town…