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My Viljandi (Autumn)

Last night’s youtube video “The Two Day Rule” renewed by motivation. So I was pretty happy to wake up to blue skies this morning after the few grey, dreary days we’ve had lately. Morning Jog Jogging down to the lake I ran into a foreigner-friend from Poland with her furry little friend. A brief morningContinue reading “My Viljandi (Autumn)”

A little update…

Remember that “Decide where in Europe I’ll go next!” post? The winning vote was Prague, #Czech Republic. Paris of the East, as they say! Well Prague’s happening. Soon! The tickets have already been purchased. I’m flying AirBaltic to Prague on the 8th of October. Here’s the itinerary: There’s a twist! But there’s a twist. I’mContinue reading “A little update…”

Visit Narva, Estonia’s Russian City

For foreigners Russia and Soviet history is intriguing but visas for Russia can be complicated. Part of Narva’s allure is its Soviet nostalgia and everything Russian. This small town in #Estonia is easiest the way to see Russia – without actually visiting it. Sparta Hostel As with most of my trips, I always try aheadContinue reading “Visit Narva, Estonia’s Russian City”

Lithuania: Palanga, Kaunas and Vilnius

Planning to travel through the Baltic States? I skipped the typical Baltic Cruise option and instead travelled by road from Estonia, through Latvia and into Lithuania. This is my experience visiting 3 destinations in Lithuania (Palanga, Kaunas and Vilnius) and why I’d recommend travelling in the opposite direction. Let’s begin! Viljandi, Estonia to Palanga, Lithuania:Continue reading “Lithuania: Palanga, Kaunas and Vilnius”

I’m going to Prague! 😲🇨🇿

Thank you to everyone who voted on my post “Decide where in Europe I’ll go next!“. The winning vote is… PRAGUE! #Czech Republic. You chose well. I’ve heard Prague’s a real gem of Europe, steeped in history and full of life. “Paris of the East” they say. But I’ve never been… It’s going to beContinue reading “I’m going to Prague! 😲🇨🇿”

Prague vs Tbilisi? or somewhere else?

In less than 48 hours Decide where in Europe I’ll go next! will end. Prague #Czech Republic and Tbilisi #Georgia are leading, but I could end up somewhere else. It’s your choice. Visit the original blog post to vote now or share it with your friends. a little gift, from me to you: €31 AirbnbContinue reading “Prague vs Tbilisi? or somewhere else?”

How I entered North Macedonia Illegally

Years ago, just days before Kosovo “broke away” from Serbia, #North Macedonia was called the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYR Macedonia). In fact the name change is just a recent thing! At this time though, visas were required for Australians to enter Macedonia. They were paid for in US Dollars. It was my firstContinue reading “How I entered North Macedonia Illegally”

Couchsurfing in Stockholm

I’ve now experienced Stockholm twice. Once without Couchsurfing which was fairly lame. I remember Stockholm being pretty drab, cold and boring. I basically walked the old town, visited a cafe, ate a cinnamon bun, collected some souvenirs and went back to Tallinn. More recently I re-visited Stockholm with Couchsurfing (CS) which made my trip soContinue reading “Couchsurfing in Stockholm”