Another week, and a new destination, because today we take you to France. But instead of the good old Eiffel Tower or another touristic highlight, we take you to a lesser-known corner of the countr…
After 10 years of traveling around all over Europe, I can say that I have 3 favorite countries: Poland, Romania, and Albania. These three underwent dramatic historic changes, boast magnificent scen…
Apart from movies that combine horror with (black) humor, I love supernatural horror movies as well. But about a week ago, I saw a short horror film that was quite creepy without involving anything…
Word of warning: do not read this post on an empty stomach! Today, we take you to the north of Europe, to Estonia. Before we left Belgium, Lars and I knew little about this country, and especially …
On 1 January 2015, Lars and I found ourselves in Leipzig. We were supposed to leave the next day, back to Belgium, but somehow we didn’t feel like it. Lars consulted our trustworthy friend, b…
Welcome to the third and last bonus episode of our journey through Romania, in the footsteps of Vlad Tepes. Unfortunately, not so much is known about our location of today. Moreover, it’s qui…
Our post of today has nothing to do with Vlad himself, but rather with his literary counterpart, Dracula. Have a look at these quotes from the novel by Bram Stoker… At the Borgo Pass&nbs…
Today, I present to you the first of 3 bonus posts – as I have promised you before, which concern locations that are indirectly linked to either Vlad Tepes or Dracula. Let’s have a look…
These are very unusual times, to say the least… Here we are, locked in our houses, trying to figure out how not to become bored. However, if you love cinema and you have a Netflix and/or Amaz…
Vlad the Impaler didn’t die in bed, surrounded by his loved ones. As it befits a famous leader and warrior, he died on the battlefield. By the way, if you have seen the episode of Ghost Adven…
Another castle, you might say… However, not only is Hunedoara Castle one of the largest ones in Europe, but this fortress is also one of the most magnificent locations in Romania. If you don&…
Although some touristic organizations still see Bran Castle as the main residence of Vlad III, others are convinced that Poienari Castle (also called Poienari Fortress) deserves that title. LetR…
Ladies and gentlemen, I have some exciting news! I have finally seen another 5-star movie. After Uncut Gems – which still stirs my soul, thanks to Adam Sadler, it was time for another masterp…
Bran. If you have ever been to Romania, you must have heard about this place… Or maybe you have even been there. With its more than half a million visitors every year, Bran’s castle …
If the name Târgoviste sounds familiar, it’s probably because this town played an important role in recent history. This is the location of the trial and execution of Nicolae and Elena Ceause…
In Europe, the two countries that are the hardest hit by the Coronavirus are Italy and Spain. On our travel website, I will tell you how we – 2 ex-pats – experience the lockdown in the …
Welcome to a very special series about Vlad the Impaler (also known as Vlad III and Vlad Tepes), one of Romania’s greatest rulers and until this day, a national hero. Moreover, he served as t…
Just like every Spanish resident, my travel mate and I spend almost all of our time at home now… Rumors are spreading since this morning that the lockdown could take longer than 2 weeks, but …
So, you are in the mood for a spooky video and you type in “ghost video” on YouTube. Then you probably get one million results and you have no idea which ones are interesting or creepy …
Sankt Hans Aften is Danish for Saint John’s Eve, the evening before the Feast Day of Saint John the Baptist. This is the eve of 23 June, which Danes celebrate with bonfires, usually at the se…