Historical misconceptions which we believe to be true
Many famous landmarks and historical figures come shrouded in popular myths: do Hollywood-style stories paint a distorted picture of the past? Our deep-dive guide for travelers debunks common legends – from Egyptian pyramids built by slaves to Vikings with horned helmets – using archaeological findings and expert research. It turns out Cleopatra was Greek, medieval knights bathed, and Lincoln didn’t…
Varosha – from popular and modern tourist hotspot to the ‘ghost town’
Once a glitzy Mediterranean resort visited by stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and Brigitte Bardot, Varosha today is a ghost town. Abandoned since the Turkish invasion of 1974, this once-thriving location is covered in overgrown vegetation with crumbling hotels and vacant streets. The unspoiled beaches and glistening clean seas call even with their terrible silence, holding the memories of a…
Pearls of the Baltic
Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius are the storied capitals of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania – each a unique “pearl of the Baltic.” In Riga, gilded Art Nouveau buildings and medieval spires mingle in a vibrant cityscape. Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval centers, where castle walls and cobbled lanes live on amidst cafes and festivals. Vilnius charms…
