From Babylonian boundary stones to the extensive engineering works of the Roman Empire; here are 10 ancient borders that shaped the world. Borders are a constant in human history. The human story is one of boundaries. Of division. Of a search for definition and...
From the winding roads of the Peloponnese to the rocky shores of Crete, here’s everything you need to know about renting a car in Greece! The best way to explore the sun-kissed islands and rocky coastline of Greece is on a self-drive tour. Skip the public...
If you’ve followed my blog even for a moment, then you know I’m all about getting off the beaten track. That’s why I’ve trawled through the data to find the ten most visited cities in Europe – so you can decide for yourself whether to...
Is Macedonia a country? Technically, no, but from legends of Alexander the Great to modern-day naming disputes between sovereign European nations, here’s everything you need to know. Okay, so there’s no doubt that this article is going to stir up a...
Where are the Balkans? How many countries are in the Balkans? What is Balkanization? Here’s everything you need to know! Defining the Balkans – both geographically and politically – is as intricate as the region’s long, layered history of...
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