Telavi is a former king’s city, but very different from its Nepalese counterparts: less people, but no temples either. Continue reading King’s City of another kind
Tag Archives: City Sights
The Charm of Tbilisi
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
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