Stalingrad was one of the longest and most brutal battles in modern history. Visiting the Mother Russia statue at the World War 2 battle site.
Europe
INSPIRATION & ADVICE FOR TRAVELING EASTERN EUROPE
Dangerous travel scams: My crazy story - and advice on how to avoid - being drugged by "friendly" strangers while traveling.
The tiniest village in Bulgaria is Melnik - seemingly lost amid the eroded hills, yet it's famous wine was once the toast of Europe, for over 600 years.
Transylvania is a cultural and scenic cinema. But thanks to Bram Stoker's Dracula, western imaginations - mine included - fly into vampire overdrive.
I hitchhiked amid the Maramures Region of Romania to the idyllic peasant village of Botiza. Homestays are available and the tranquil countryside is great for walks. .
Hiking Albania's Accursed Mountains? Check-out my experience of hiking from Valbone to Theth - awesome - in this photo story with travel advice.