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
In the Dark Ages, Toledo was a European hub for culture science and philosophy featuring the first School of Translators, contributing to the creation of perfect conditions for the Renaissance It was my first trip to continental Spain and 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
Leaving behind a tumultuous past marked by destruction and periods of glory, Hamburg rose from the dust of war wealthier and stronger than before Being in Lubeck for a few days already, as much as I loved that city I … Read More
Heavily destroyed by the WWII bombardments, Dresden is restoring its former glory It was a turn of destiny that on our way to Berlin we decided to stop for a while in Dresden. Actually trying to avoid a stau( traffic jam) … Read More
Timna Park, a trip to a place where lost trails of history were covered by the sand of time and winds are bearers of forgotten ancient tales It was another sunrise which opened my day. I did not know how my day … Read More
5 AM, I was sitting on the rim of Makhtesh Ramon waiting for another sunrise in Israel, this time in Negev Desert. I was trying to embrace the crater with one glance but it was a bit hazy. There was no one around, just some Ibex looking curious at me. Maybe they were waiting for the sunrise as well and I was disturbing… Read More