These days I met some old travel companions of mine and we talked about our expedition in Eastern Europe from some while back. There were many beautiful things that we saw, the people were wonderful, even if we could barely understand them, the language was melodious but who knows what they were actually saying, right? And I also remember well the Castle of Kaunas in Lithuania, because I met someone special there and well… you know how it goes. Anyway, the castle is really an impressive sight, it’s really old, from the 13th century or so and some crusaders happened around [View Full Entry]

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Bulgaria's Rila Monastery is a place where time stands still in reverence to the beauty of nature and in remembrance of ages past. This is a Holy Place for Bulgarians and is the country's most visited landmark destination, giving visitors a sense of isolation and spirituality. The ancient wooden monastery is situated within a tranquil mountain setting that is surrounded by rock peaks, evergreen forest and beautiful meadows. Rainy Day at Rila Located in the southwest corner of Bulgaria, the Rila Monastery is the largest and most important symbol of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. It was founded by Ivan Rilski (John [View Full Entry]

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I fell in love with New Zealand or Land of the Long White Cloud. It is also known as the land of the Kiwis. This country consists of the North Island and South Island, both of which have a distinct feel about them. The North island is much more diverse than the South Island. With a strong Maori presence in Northland and a mix of people from all over the world moving continually to NZ, it is a melting pot of cultures. Auckland is home to the famous Sky Tower, All Blacks rugby team, and many cultural activities. Coromandel boasts hot [View Full Entry]

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