biogradska gora

Europe’s rare virgin forest

There are very few parts of Europe that have untouched virgin forest. One of the most impressive in the east is the Biogradska Gora Park in Montenegro.

odd travel theft robbery story

An odd story of travel theft

Getting robbed while travelling is something you hope doesn’t happen but you’re always half expecting. But this tale certainly didn’t end how I imagined!

studenica monastery

The long road to the monastery

The Studenica Monastery is a World Heritage Site and one of the most important religious sites in Serbia. So why do they make it so hard to get to?

skull tower, nis

Skull Tower

Skull Tower was built in the Serbian city of Nis two hundred years ago to scare off attackers. Almost 1000 human skulls were used in construction.