Dunnottar Castle near Stonehaven, Scotland, is one of the most picturesque castles in the country
Dunnottar | Scotland’s most beautiful castle

Dunnottar | Scotland’s most beautiful castle

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With medieval castles adorning the rocky cliffs and rolling highlands, Scotland is a land of the fairies. With over 2000 castles, they are not a novelty in the country, but each one of them has amazing history. Dunnottar castle on the northern coast of Scotland perhaps enjoys one of the most picturesque locations. Set on a steep cliff overlooking the North Sea, Dunnottar is like a cherry on top of this already stunning location. You wouldn’t be the first one…

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Set in Mostar valley in Southern Bosnia & Herzegovina, Blagaj Tekke is a holy Dervish site, and holds regular Dhikr, also known as Zikr
Blagaj Tekke – Bosnia’s beautiful Dervish monastery

Blagaj Tekke – Bosnia’s beautiful Dervish monastery

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Set in the Mostar valley in Southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, Blagaj is surrounded by pristine karst landscape, and underground rivers. Blagaj’s history precedes the medieval period, but it was during the Ottoman empire in the 15th century that Blagaj started to develop as a town. Today, Blagaj attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists – with the stunning beautiful Dervish monastery, Blagaj Tekke, being the primary attraction. The monastery enjoys a stunning location under a cliff, with the pristine Buna river…

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Valbona National Park and Accursed Mountains, Albania - Valbona to Theth
The enchanting Accursed mountains of Albania

The enchanting Accursed mountains of Albania

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Albania had always been this enigmatic place for me – offering a tiny opening into the bygone Soviet era, and a slice of Mediterranean paradise. A place I never quite understood – but I was eager to find out. Albania had been pretty much cut-off from the rest of the world until the end of Enver Hoxha’s communist regime in the late 80’s. The isolationist policies under his regime had made Albania one of the least accessible countries in Europe….

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Tasmania's hike with the best views: Wineglass Bay overlook
Best hike in Tasmania – Wineglass Bay Overlook

Best hike in Tasmania – Wineglass Bay Overlook

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Long cut off from rest of the world, Tasmania is a special part of Australia – unique flaura and fauna, exciting hiking and birding and an up and coming food and wine scene. And the best way to explore Tasmania is on your own wheels. Cradle mountain and Freycinet National Park are the hiking hot-spots and offer some breathtaking vistas. Freycinet National Park Freycinet National Park, located on the east coast of Tasmania, is an absolute delight for outdoor enthusiasts…

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Best travel books of all times
Outside-in: what are you reading currently?

Outside-in: what are you reading currently?

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The current global health situation has changed a lot of people’s lifestyle, daily routines, and is leading to a lot of soul-searching. Those constantly on the move are needing to hunker down and do their part in helping curb the spread of the virus. I can’t help but think about how Pico Iyer looks at travel as a duality – the impact that travel in the outside world has on you internally. Travel is like love, it is, in the…

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