Today I begin a 2 Day Tour with C.H.A.T Tours booked through Viator. The tour consists of very long rides on a bus. First stop, the ruins of the ancient Oracle in Delphia, a place that was once considered the centre of the known world, or the belly button of the world. Afterwhich, we then move on to Kalambaka, a…
The Pantheon, Temple of Zeus, the Olympic Grounds, the National Gardens and the Pantheon Museum, this was on todays agenda. I also realized that the Grecian sun is quite harsh, after 8 hours of walking around I have a hefty burn; which will make the next two days out in wild interesting. Athens is chock full of history. Even though…
After my arrival to Athens yesterday evening I went out for a little exploration. Had some Greek food, probably at a touristy restaurant but I was starving so I was not picky, and gathered a sense of my whereabouts and the streets around my accommodations. Thinking about my first few hours from last night, while having a nice breakfast, I…
Today is a transition day. With the first part of my adventure now behind me, i will move on to parts unknown. While I have been to Serbia a number of times before, it was refreshing to see that the country has changed quite a bit over the past three years. Buildings being refaced and lit up at night. Streets…
Today I spent my day walking around what is possibly my favourite place in Belgrade, the area known as Zemun. Zemun has heavy Austrian influences. When when the city of Belgrade had been changed hands over and over, Zemun, maybe 10 or 20 km away from the original city of Belgrade, was under Austrian control, so it looks different from…
The capital of Serbia is chock full of history. Of course the entire country has a lot of history, but the capital has seen a lot of change throughout its history. It has Austrian, Turkish, Russian and many other influences evident throughout the city. Nebojša tower and Kalemegdan were part of the original city of Belgrade, which had gone from…
After a few days of touring and walking around the surrounding region of Kraljevo, today I am headed to Beograd – but around the world it is more commonly known as Belgrade. With some time to kill before my bus departs, I decided to have one last stroll around the city. There are plenty of cafes in the centre to…
On the outskirts of Kraljevo are small towns, rolling hills and little rivers carving their way through them. Along these rivers and hills are small cottages, which is where I spent the day. No connectivity to the outside world. Of course, a day of relaxation is incomplete without a little bit of a hike to do a some photography. In…
A town located in the heights of the rolling hills in southern Serbia, situated over a natural mineral water springs. If you are looking to relax in a spa in a peaceful setting, or even some nature photography, then this is the place to go. Vrnjačka Banja is also full of sights and history. A recently restored Roman Amphitheater which…
Bouncing around the region of Kraljevo, seeing the most prominent church of the area, an abandoned hot springs and a small rural area. A lot of driving around and a special thank you to my driver for today and the next couple of days. Manastir Žiča, situated on the river and township of Žiča, it is a typical representation of…