A visit to Bran Castle, where Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” was set… We had a day trip today to see Bran Castle, the 15th century fortress used as the backdrop for Bram Stocker’s infamous 19th century work of fiction. The castle itself was nowhere near as spooky as we […]
The hilly side of town Buda is the older part of Budapest; it’s on the Western side of the Danube and is quite hilly (Pest, by comparison, is newer, flatter and on the Eastern bank of the Danube). Buda is also where we spent our day sightseeing. […]
A kracking day in Krakow… We had a great day today exploring Krakow’s Old Town and Wawel Castle, the city’s hill-top seat of power. The city is so picturesque that it was a pleasure wandering its cobbled streets today, soaking up some history. We’ve actually […]
The old town, the new town, a castle, a bridge and just a couple of churches… Prague is unique. It’s skyline is unlike any city we’ve ever seen – all spires and black, pointy Gothic roofs. And the vibe of the city is actually pretty cool – not […]
Exploring Hrad Krumlov and the Šumava National Park Evening blog fans! Hope you had a wonder Wednesday; we had another marvellous day here in Český Krumlov, enjoying the gorgeous autumn weather and exploring a bit more of the town and its surrounds. We also learnt today that the town’s name […]