European Street Art Gallery Seeking out creative street art can easily become a key component of any culturally-immersive travel experience. In stark contrast to the plethora of gratuitous graffiti which scars many urban environs—fostered street ART provides an outlet for…
As the romantic poet Lord Byron once poetically waxed; “At the moment of the creation of our planet, the most beautiful merging of land and sea occurred at the Montenegrin seaside… When the pearls of nature were sworn, an abundance…
Challenging as it is to limit any such listing — consider this an updated compilation of some of my favorite places in Europe. “Places” being represented by differing geographic scales — from specific sites, towns & cities to entire regions…
Pictorial Perspective of ~ Škofja Loka – an oft-overlooked gem Located in the alluring Gorenjska (Upper Carniola) Region of NW Slovenia ◊ ♦ ◊ ♦ ◊ ♦ ◊ ♦ ◊ Škofja Loka has maintained one of the…
The self-proclaimed “Republic” of Užupis is Vilnius’ Bohemian and artistic district. It has its own anthem, constitution, flag, president & bishop. Užupis is quite small and isolated, encompassing about 148 acres — it has around 7,000 inhabitants, with nearly 1,000…
Vilnius, Lithuania – the unpretentious Baltic Capital — with an Old Town core having the intimate feel of a large village. Beautiful parks and green spaces comprise nearly half of the city’s land area, further enhancing the pleasant walkability…
VagaBob’s Epic Euro-Journey is underway — combining solo pioneering adventures, along with intermittent guided trips. Commencing in Scandinavia & the Baltic States — the further explorations will be extensive. As always, cultural immersion will be the emphasis. You’re invited to…
Olomouc, Czech Republic A CITY OF MONUMENTS, PARKS and Czech Hospitality The strategic location where Olomouc is situated has been regularly settled since the Neolithic period. Established as a Roman military camp sometime in the Late 2nd century, its 300 year…
VagaBob Tested & Recommended Euro Travel Packing Basics Primary Gear: Travel Backpack or Rolling Suitcase/Backpack (carry on size ideal – approx. 2,500 to 2,750 cu in. / 45 liters max. capacity) Packing Check List (obviously–some items are seasonably adjustable): Clothes …
An urban adventure — interspersed with nature Sept. 16, 2015 Plovdiv’s deep and rich history spans over 6,000 years, with earliest traces dating to a late Neolithic settlement, ranking it among the world’s oldest cities. During its long history, it…