Eastern Europe

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The Best World War 2 Places To Visit in Europe

Growing up in the UK, it’s almost impossible to escape the subject of World War 2.  I personally spent many nights proudly reading my Grandfather’s war letters, from when he served in parts of India during the 6-year conflict so I always had a vested interest in visiting WW2 sites in Europe once I started […]

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Turkish Bath For Men: My (Honest) First-Timer’s Experience!

Looking for a Turkish bath for men experience that isn’t scared to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly? (not to mention the downright awkward). Then look no further, gents.  If you’re eager to know what happens in a Turkish bath for men like me who unapologetically love spa culture and you want

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Gates of Auschwitz, a striking image while visiting Auschwitz

Visiting Auschwitz: All You Need To Know & What To Expect

Auschwitz is undoubtedly one of the most infamous places on earth, capturing attention due to its historical significance and many are reluctant to visit because of its notably dark past. It’s understandable some may have reservations about visiting Auschwitz, it’s also a place where you can gain a deeper insight into the appalling events that

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Visiting Chernobyl

Visiting Chernobyl: A Guide (Rules, Safety + Things To Know)

Visiting Chernobyl isn’t everybody’s cup of tea for a “holiday” and it leads to a lot of questions and assumptions. Why would you want to go there? Is it still safe? These queries get asked even more so than when I am visiting patently dangerous countries. In recent years, HBO produced a TV miniseries about

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Things To Do in Lviv

16 Cool Things To Do in Lviv, Ukraine (Morning & Night)

Lviv, the so-called cultural capital of Ukraine. Never leaning too far towards the east or the west, Lviv has carved its very own cultural identity in Eastern Europe.  Its UNESCO city centre has everything you could need for a good city break: stunning architecture, unheralded coffee, tonnes of history, fantastic city views and, of course,

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How To Climb Mt. Elbrus – An Honest Climbing Guide!

Looking for the ultimate guide to climbing Mount Elbrus? Look no further! “Mother Russia” had been calling out to me for way too long. The largest country in the world by landmass is really hard to miss after spending countless hours staring at the globe, dreaming, plotting and planning the next move. I’d been on

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