I have been wanting to visit the Tower of London for many years now and I finally did it. There are so many stories about this place, so much History. I wasn't even aware of half of them, always associating the Tower as a place of imprisonment, executions and torture. So imagine my surprise when … Continue reading A visit to the Tower of London during Christmas
The gastronomical delicacies of Bologna are many. In such a way that one of the city's nicknames is La Grassa, meaning The Fat One in Italian. We all know that Italy is known for its food - delicious, hearty and soul-warming, yet rich in carbs. Pizza and pasta are the first things that come to … Continue reading Bologna, La Grassa – Food appreciation post
It's not like we have been doing a lot of travelling lately, right? But when the pandemic kicked us in the butt, and literally most corners of the world were closed up, and we humans cocooning at home, a lot was said about how much carbon emissions had reduced, how the planet was able to … Continue reading 13 easy ways to be more sustainable while travelling
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?
I believe these pigeons are waiting for the monk. I personally never had a problem with pigeons, even when once one decided to throw a "grenade" at me in Trafalgar Square, London, thankfully "only" hitting my phone. But I understand why cities and even some people have an issue with them. I have a friend … Continue reading The Monk feeding the Pigeons – Dubrovnik, Croatia
The Winged Bone 