About Slovenia I finally made my decision to visit Slovenia for the very first time. This small but fascinating country has always intrigued me. I was always fascinated by its unique position in European history; how it once belonged to the Austro-Hungarian empire, yet later became part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. That mix of Central European elegance with an ex-Socialist Republic mentality … Continue reading Slovenia, a Piece of Paradise 🇸🇮
Have you ever heard of Transnistria? After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Transnistria, or Pridnestrovie as locals call it, a narrow strip of land located between Moldova and Ukraine along the Dniester River declared independence from Moldova, leading to a brief but intense war that ended in 1992 with a ceasefire, but Transnistria remains unrecognized by the international community. About six or … Continue reading Transnistria, The Country That Doesn’t Exist 🔴🟢🔴
I’m back to Moldova after 5 years In December 2019, I visited Moldova for the first time. It was a short stop on my way to Minsk, Belarus, so I spent just one night there, about 32 hours in total. Back then, I visited it because of three reasons: 1) It’s a post-Soviet Union republic, and I’ve always dreamed of visiting all the former USSR … Continue reading Moldova, the Least Visited Country in Europe 🇲🇩
Why Bucharest? I have visited many countries, certainly more than 50, and I still can’t believe I hadn’t been to Romania yet, one of the largest countries in Europe with more than 19 million people. Romania had been on my radar for a very long time. A few months ago, I started a new job in Dubai and moved there. At first, when I first … Continue reading Bucharest, the Vibrant Capital of Romania 🇷🇴
What Makes Murmansk Special? Murmansk, nicknamed the “Gateway to the Arctic,” is the world’s largest city north of the Arctic Circle, with a population of about 300,000 inhabitants (it used to be 468,000 in 1989), so its population has been in decline since the end of the Cold War. Murmansk is a major Russian port in the Arctic Ocean. The port of Murmansk remains ice-free … Continue reading Murmansk, the World’s Largest City North of the Arctic Circle 🇷🇺
About Aktau Aktau is a small city in Western Kazakhstan on the shore of the Caspian Sea, with a population of 270,000 inhabitants. The settlement was created in 1958 when uranium was discovered in the region. Following the development of uranium deposits, the settlement was closed and renamed Guryev-20. In 1963, it was opened to the public, granted town status, and its name was changed … Continue reading Aktau: Kazakhstan’s Gem on the Caspian Sea 🇰🇿
It’s not my first review of the business class on Air Astana I love Air Astana. I have flown with them several times in recent years. I tried their business class before and reviewed it in a previous blog post here two years ago. In my opinion, It’s one of the most underrated airlines in the world and a true gem in the world of … Continue reading Air Astana Business Class Review: A321neo LR Throne Seat ✈️ 🇰🇿
Why Mongolia? The idea of visiting Mongolia has always fascinated me. For a very long time, I’ve been dreaming about visiting this mysterious country that has a very rich history, culture, and traditions. Mongolia is the world’s most sparsely populated country, with just 2.2 inhabitants/km² and a population of only 3.3 million. Approximately 30% of the population in Mongolia remains heavily nomadic, living in gers … Continue reading Mongolia, the Land of Eternal Blue Sky 🇲🇳
About Mostar Mostar, a beautiful small city in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is known for its iconic Ottoman-style Stari Most (Old Bridge). Once among the most ethnically diverse cities in the country, it now suffers from geographical division of ethnic groups. My day trip to Mostar was the highlight of my visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina in February 2024. I sincerely believe … Continue reading Mostar: A Home to an Iconic Bridge 🇧🇦
About Sarajevo and what makes it special Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina is a city with a rich, deep, complex, and turbulent history. Sarajevo was founded by the Ottoman Empire in 1461 when the Ottomans conquered the Balkan region. It was under the Ottoman rule for 4 centuries. In 1878, the city of Sarajevo, along with the rest of the Bosnia Vilayet (the … Continue reading Sarajevo: A City Like No Other 🇧🇦
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