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Zolochiv Castle

Zolochiv Castle was built in the 17th century following all models and novelties of Europe at that time. This is a bastion-type castle, but you will not see tall stone walls with a moat around it. The fact is that in the 17th century artillery could break through any walls, so the role of the walls was played by earth shafts, fortified with stones, and convex five-sided bastions made it possible to fire…

How To Do Mykonos In 36 Hours

If you are traveling in Greece, your destination list probably includes Mykonos. One of the most popular islands in Greece and one of the most expensive I must say. Mykonos is the most cosmopolitan island in Greece and particularly famous for its nightlife. Chora, as the locals would say, or Mykonos Town, is considered the jewel of the island. So naturally we decided to visit the island as well. Straight after Paros before Athens we…

Top Ten Things To Do In Sarajevo

Unknown Europe starts from Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I am sure that everyone, including myself, dreamed of traveling and the first thing that came to mind was romantic Paris, ancient Rome or sunny Greece, and no one was interested in what was further east. Another reason why Bosnia and Herzegovina is not on everyone’s bucket list is the military conflict between this country and Serbia, which took place during 1992-1995…

How To Get To Mostar

After spending a week in Sarajevo, we decided to visit one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Herzegovina – Mostar. If you want to know how Mostar looks from above click here and it will take you to my drone video! Or go to my drone page to see drone videos from many cities I’ve been to. An Introduction To Mostar Mostar By Train Mostar By Bus An Introduction To Mostar…

Where To Buy Souvenirs In Sarajevo

If you come to Sarajevo for a few days for the first time then you will definitely want to bring souvenirs home. The question is: what to buy? What is so special about this place that you should pack it in your suitcase and bring it home. Refrigerator magnets, key chains, or postcards? Although I confess that I buy a postcard from every city I have visited, it is not the best souvenir from this…

Sarajevo Tunnel Of Hope

If you came to Sarajevo for a few days and it started to rain, don’t be upset, just visit the Military Tunnel of Hope. Rainy weather will create a special atmosphere for this place. We happened to go on a rainy day, as walking around the city was not going to be too nice. This tunnel is a good choice since it is of course underground. Table Of Contents 1. Visiting The Tunnel 2…