It is a very special post today, a digital interview with Anton Dendemarchenko, artist and tour guide from Transnistria, the country that doesn’t exist. I can tell that it does exist and I traveled there in 2017. It looks like the last standing Soviet republic where time stopped in 1990, I saw capital city Tiraspol and old fortress in Bendery. I added some photos from this unique journey so you see that it is not a joke – Transnistria is a real country and it does exist! (more…)
Heading to Europe and looking to find out some of its top facts? Look no further…below you’ll find the top 15 most interesting facts about the continent, it’s geography, population, best sites, and more. (more…)
Many wonder how to survive as homeless. It is an uncertain life with constant concern about food, sleep, and health. Here are the tips for practical survival in everyday life for a homeless person. (more…)
The skirmish at Bender is a famous battle, where the Swedish King Charles XII and 40 of his men came into a conflict with the 600 Turkish soldiers in current Moldova (Transnistria). The year was 1713. Here is what the place and the stronghold look like today. (more…)
The gypsy palace in Turda in Romania is home to many rumors. This luxury place has been abandoned for some years, but not anymore. I was invited inside by the Roma family. This is my experience from the gypsy palace in Turda. (more…)
Eating in Eastern Europe is usually very cheap. The portions are often large and the food is good and homemade. Here are some examples of what food in Eastern Europe can cost and what you get.
Driving a car in Ukraine is not about to drive 100 kilometers per hour. On the Ukrainian roads, it’s about ingenuity, quick reactions and a smile on your lips. This is how I experienced Ukraine’s road network. (more…)
Once a missile facility that protected the Soviet Union against all possible military threats. Walk into this area without permission before the year 1995, may have resulted in many years in prison. Today the place is abandoned. Now we enter the traces of rocket pads and rooms for radar surveillance! (more…)
The Eagle’s Nest is located 1834 meters above sea level. This was the NSDAP’s 50th birthday gift for Adolf Hitler. See a fascinating construction and stunning countryside which today attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists.