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…
The “Republic” of Užupis – Vilnius, Lithuania
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 – the Baroque Capital
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 2016 Journey – Updates
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: Grand Scale-Intimate Atmosphere
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…
Destination Highlight – Trieste, Italy
VagaBob Travel Trieste, Italy: The underestimated capital city of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia autonomous border region of Northeast Italy. Its culturally diverse history has contributed an eclectic structure and atmosphere, which, while offering less in the way of landmark attractions,…
VagaBob Endorsed Accommodations
ALL Exemplifying the True Meaning of Hospitality 〈 click images to link to websites 〉 Good examples of the type of accommodations provided during a typical VagaBob Travel Journey: mid to upper middle level comfort class / high cleanliness standards / strategic…