During my first visit in Tbilisi last year, I was not quite sure whether I should like the city or not. In the meantime, after some more short visits last year and another visit over the past two days, I can say that the Georgian capital does have its charm. Continue reading The Charm of Tbilisi
Tag Archives: City Sights
Transdanubia from above
Today, I visited the sky terrace on the 60th floor of the DC Tower together with some friends. Continue reading Transdanubia from above
One tourist among many
As last Thursday was a National holiday in Austria, I took the opportunity for a short visit to Prague. However, quite a few other people obviously had the same idea. Continue reading One tourist among many
Whirlwind Tour of Istanbul
On the way back home from Nepal, I made a stop-over in Istanbul for two nights. Of course, you cannot get a real feel for the city in such a short time, but it was just about enough for visiting the most important sights. Continue reading Whirlwind Tour of Istanbul
All good kingdoms come in threes
Today I visited Patan, the capital of the third former kingdom in Kathmandu Valley (along with Kathmandu and Bhaktapur). The city can best be described by a phrase that is obviously not only popular in Thailand, but also in Nepal: same same, but different
. Continue reading All good kingdoms come in threes
Bhaktapur, the Better Version of Kathmandu
I spent the last five days of my stay in Nepal in Bhaktapur, one of the capitals of the former kingdoms in the Kathmandu valley – and the difference to Kathmandu could hardly be bigger! It is much quieter, much less chaotic, and has much less traffic – in short: a place to relax! Continue reading Bhaktapur, the Better Version of Kathmandu
Kathman-HOOONK!
On arrival in Kathmandu two weeks ago, I had a bit of a culture shock: The city is just so loud and chaotic! After a couple of days sightseeing, however, I sort of got used to the chaos. Still, it continues to be just that: chaos. Continue reading Kathman-HOOONK!
Yerevan, the modern Soviet city
The centre of Yerevan was completely redesigned in Soviet times. Therefore, there is basically no Old Town, but a lot of Soviet architecture. Still, the city feels more modern and westernized than Tbilisi. Continue reading Yerevan, the modern Soviet city
The two sides of Tbilisi
I am in two minds about Tbilisi: On the one hand, there are some charming little streets that are very inviting for a stroll. On the other hand, there are also areas where the city is stinky and loud. Continue reading The two sides of Tbilisi
The northernmost capital of the world
In the next two-and-a-half weeks, I will explore a country that has been on my travel wish list for quite some time: Iceland. Unlike usually, however, I am not travelling alone, but with a group of four friends. Together, we will tour the island by rental car. Continue reading The northernmost capital of the world