The Botanical Gardens of Zagreb – a Gallery

It's no longer Spring but beware for a very flowery and bloomy post. Despite the high temperatures in the city of Zagreb, I was still able to capture beautiful flowers of every shape and colour. Visiting the Botanical Gardens wasn't exactly on my plan. But after walking all day in the city, the idea of … Continue reading The Botanical Gardens of Zagreb – a Gallery

Where is the oldest pharmacy in the world?

I was taking a nice walking tour in Zagreb when the guide asked if we knew where the oldest pharmacy in the world was located. Very confidently I said Tallinn, since that's what I was told when visiting Estonia, ironaically (or maybe not) during a free walking your in Tallinn. He smiled, clearly expecting the … Continue reading Where is the oldest pharmacy in the world?

Sights from Fort Lovrijenac -Dubrovnik, Croatia

Located outside of Dubrovnik's Old Town, Fort Lovrijenac is hard to miss from the Walls of the City of Dubrovnik. This stunning fortress was once supposed to have been built by the Venetians, but Dubrovnik was faster and when the Venetians arrived, they were confronted with this amazing structure that "hides" an interesting secret - … Continue reading Sights from Fort Lovrijenac -Dubrovnik, Croatia