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…
Viking Trails Revisited: Rediscovering the Viking Legacy
For centuries, the Viking Age has captivated the imaginations of historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts alike. The allure of their far-reaching explorations, unparalleled craftsmanship, and unique societal structures continues to resonate across cultures today. The term "Viking" conjures images of fierce warriors, longships cutting through the seas, and distant lands conquered through both strength and strategy. But to truly understand the…
Mombasa – African safari and beautiful beaches
The second most populous city in Kenya, Mombasa deftly blends a rich cultural scene on the coast of the Indian Ocean with a great historical value. Mostly Swahili and Muslim populations live in the city, which generates a lively scene of busy markets full of a wide range of colors and smells. Among a backdrop of cultural abundance, visitors have…
