When Ghotic meets Manueline architectural style a stunning beauty emerges. Batalha Monastery is the perfect example of this incredible merger Batalha Monastery is probably the most beautiful Monastery I saw in Portugal. In my opinion, is even more beautiful than Monastey … Read More
Ciudad Rodrigo might be lesser known to the outside world, but the moment you pass the surrounding wall you discover a beautiful medieval town 20km from the border with Portugal on Aqueda river, Ciudad Rodrigo sits on a 650 rocky rise … Read More
Obidos, a stunning medieval Portuguese beauty, surrounded by the fortified walls breathing out a picturesque charm Thought a lot how would I describe Obidos. This small fortified town captivated my attention when I was on the highway that goes from Lisbon … Read More
Sunsets are sun`s monologues dashingly announcing the end of the day and the beginning of the night Portugal, by the ocean. One of the most beautiful features of Portugal is the coastline. The constant struggle between the ocean and the land … Read More
El Escorial, a monastery, a palace, a college, a library, a hospital, a pantheon and most of all a Fortress of Knowledge A soft rain was falling the day I arrived at EL Escorial. I didn`t mind much because that … Read More
A lesser-known jewel of Portugal, the eagle’s nest, Marvao Castle is dominating the hights offering some stunning views above the surrounding mountainous terrain ‘‘From Marvão one can see the entire land… It is understandable that from this place, high up … Read More
Another beauty of Extremadura, another filming location for Game of Thrones Season 7 I was back on my way to Portugal. In my rear view mirror, the image of Trujillo fortress was becoming smaller and smaller as I was driving further … Read More
In the middle of Extremadura plain, on top of a tall granite dome lies the Castel of Trujillo, the Game of Thrones Lannister Castle How should I start?…My trip to Spain definitely wasn`t how I thought it will be. I … Read More
The royal palace`s surrounding areas are transformed by Autumn into extravagant golden gardens After seeing Toledo, on my way back to Madrid I decided to stop for a while in Aranjuez. Truth to be told, I had no idea what I … Read More
Followed Autumn and listened to its stories while walking on charming and picturesque streets of Lubeck which preserved its beauty after so many centuries When I start this trip I could never imagine that I am going to become so fond of … Read More