~ European adventures ~
Discovering a long-abandoned World War II Sea Mine factory on Naissaar island, Estonia
The sea mines factory on Naissaar island, located in the Gulf of Finland, approximately 8 kilometres northwest of Tallinn, is one of the island’s most intriguing historical military sites, reflecting its strategic military significance during the 20th century.
Experiencing the quirkiness of the ‘25 Hours hotel’ in Vienna’s Museums Quarter
As the name suggests, it offers a unique and eclectic experience, blending modern amenities such (as a gym, bar, sauna etc) with playful, circus-inspired styling – giving it a real dose of personality.
Seeing the beautiful Astronomical clock in Prague’s Old Town
A recent trip to explore and document Prague led us to the Astronomical Clock in Prague, a medieval astronomical clock located in the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic.
Looking over Riga’s stunning old town from atop St Peter’s church in Latvia
Wanting to explore more of eastern Europe travelled to Riga in Latvia, to see St. Peter's Church, a historic and architecturally significant building located in the heart of the Daugava River and the city's beautiful Old Town.
Exploring the stunning St Kinga’s chapel - over 100m below the surface in Wieliczka salt mine, near Kraków, Poland
An experience drawn straight out of an Indiana Jones film, (or a Tomb Raider video game for us millennials), when we visited the Wieliczka Salt Mine, located near Kraków, one of the world's oldest operating salt mines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Finding ancient art at the UNESCO archaeological site in Paphos, Cyprus
The Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos) in Cyprus stands as a pivotal site, encapsulating centuries of history and cultural richness. Its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list since 1980 underscores its significance as a treasure trove of ancient civilisation.