Eastern Europe
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16.10.2011 - 04.12.2011
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Eastern Europe 2011
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Travelled to Eastern Europe... arriving from Seoul (South Korea), then travelled to/through; Istanbul (Turkey), Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria), Bucharest, Brasvo, Sighisoara, Sibiu (Romania), Budapest, Esztergom, Eger (Hungary), Prague (Czech Republic), Tirana (Albania), Skopje (Macedonia), Sofia, Plovdiv (Bulgaria), Istanbul (Turkey) and back home via Seoul (South Korea).
Galata Bridge
Strolling across the famous Galata Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey.
Patriarchal Cathedral
The medieval Patriarchal Cathedral in the fortress of Tsarevets in the "Village of Kings", Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.
Bucharest Evening
Late evening in downtown Bucharest, Romania.
Brasov Square
The lively square in tourist friendly Brasov, Transylvania, Romania.
Dracula's Castle
The alleged castle of infamous 'Vlad the Impaler' aka 'Count Dracula', Bran, Transylvania, Romania.
Citadel Clock Tower
Clock tower in the medieval Transylvanian town, Sighisoara, Transylvania, Romania.
Transfăgărășan
Upper section of the famous and spectacular winding, Transfăgărășan, Transylvania, Romania.
Bâlea Lake
Two nuns walking around snow-covered Bâlea Lake at the top of the spectacular Transfăgărășan, Bâlea Lake, Transylvania, Romania.
Saxon Cemetery
Medieval 13th century Saxon cemetery attached to the oldest UNESCO listed fortified church in the region, Viscri, Transylvania, Romania.
Saxon Streets
Traditional Transylvanian Saxon houses in the streets of UNESCO listed Biertan, Transylvania, Romania.
A Road Less Travelled
Transporting a load of timber by traditional horse and cart on the back-roads between Viscri and Dacia, Transylvania, Romania.
Life in the Shadows
A marginalised gypsy family in the small isolated Saxon village, Malancrav, Transylvania, Romania.
Sibiu Solstice
Locals share their atmospheric old town with a winter make-over, ready for the production of a movie, Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania.
The Danube
Cruising down the Danube past the impressive Hungarian Parliament building in beautiful Budapest, Hungary.
Esztergom Streets
This small historical border town is particularly significant for Catholics with it's huge Bazilika, Esztergom, Hungary.
"Valley of Maidens"
In the famed wine growing region and spa town, you'll find the "Valley of Maidens" where you can sample and buy a variety of local wines, Eger, Hungary.
Spooky Clock Tower
A spooky gothic clock tower from my hotel balcony, Prague, Czech Republic.
Pražský Hrad
The massive bohemian Pražský Hrad Castle on a gloomy night, Prague, Czech Republic.
Taking the Piss
Controversial sculptor David Černý's Proudy', two men pissing into a pool the shape of the Czech Republic, outside the Kafka Museum, Prague, Czech Republic.
Kruja Views
Nestled into the hills an hour north of Tirana is the spectacular village of Kruja where you'll find a historical castle, interesting bazaar and awesome views, Kruja, Albania.
St Nedelya Church
St Nedelya Church is a medieval Orthodox church dating back to the 10th century and a landmark in the city centre Sofia, Bulgaria.
Nebet Tepe Views
Evening view over the Thracian Ruins of Eumolpias, from Nebet Tepe (aka Prayer Hill), Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Blue Mosque
The famous 15th century Sultan Ahmed Mosque (aka Blue Mosque), Istanbul, Turkey.
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