Category: Experiences

A photo of the National Museum - Prague, Czechia

The Lost Walls of Prague’s New Town

I've written about the walls of Prague's Old Town, which the city destroyed. It's unfortunate they removed such a historical feature. Once Prague had a New Town and external fortifications there was no need for the walls around the Old Town.
Pacific Coast - Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

How to enjoy Costa Rica in 10 days

I spent my New Year's holiday in beautiful Costa Rica this year. When I booked my trip, I had no expectations for the place. I planned my itinerary based upon what I discovered - and here's how to do it yourself.

Finding Prague’s lost Old Town fortifications

Tourists from the New World chuckle when they read that Prague's New Town dates back to the 14th century. The New World barely existed in those days. Prague's Old Town Fortifications have been lost but if you know where to look, you can rediscover the medieval limits of the Old Town of Prague.
A photo of Jested Tower - Liberec, Czechia

The Ještěd Tower

The snow melted into my boots, making me shiver. I was standing at a tram stop a few minutes away from one of the highest mountains in Czechia. I was here because I wanted to see the Ještěd tower. This tower is a hyperboloid structure((Hotel Ještěd. (2019). The accommodation and the restaurant on Mount Ještěd | Hotel Ještěd. [online] Available at: https://www.jested.cz/en [Accessed 17 Jun. 2025])) built in the 60s as a hotel, restaurant and TV antenna. It blends in with the landscape, which is the point, and immediately makes you think of the sort of place a Bond villain would nestle in.
A photo of the coast - Monterey, California, United States of America

California Road trip

I recently decided to take a road trip in California. I'd been to the Sunshine State before but had only seen San Francisco - I'd been meaning to go back and see everything else. I also wanted to explore the Pacific Coast Highway. Here's the way I planned my trip.
A photo of Troja Most - Prague, Czechia

The Bridges of Prague

Prague's lengthy promenades along the river Vltava are one of the most underrated features of the city. Walking along them using the bridges as stepping stones provides you with a great view of the city's main areas and features.
A photo of the Bosphorus Straits - Istanbul, Turkey

Crossing Continents, the Quick and Easy Way

I looked up from my newspaper in down-town Şişli. I shrugged into my jacket to keep the worst of the cold wind at bay as I prepared myself. It's not everyday you find yourself crossing continents after all. A bus had just stopped in front of me, avoiding a grumpy looking man on a motorbike, so I boarded.
A photo of the view of Bucharest from the Palace of the Parliament - Bucharest, Romania

10 Reasons to visit the Palace of the Parliament

Bucharest is unusual as a European capital in that it does not have a castle or palace in the centre of it. Think of major cities and you'll see what I mean - these things are the prime features of those cities. But it does have the next best thing.
A photo of Roman Ruins - Rome, Italy

A Walking Guide to Rome – Rione II ‘Trevi’

In the days of the Roman Empire Gaius Octavius, Caesar's adopted son, divided Rome into 14 subdivisions called Rione (Latin for region) which are synonymous with modern-day neighbourhoods. This guide will walk you around the boundaries of one such district.