Athens, Greece
In front of the Greek Parliament these men in a rather funny and warm looking costume stand guard. It was about 38 degrees centigrade the …
Aug '10
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
The Hagia Sofia has served as both a cathedral and a mosque over the centuries. Nowadays it’s a museum; where you can admire several of …
Aug '10
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Under the Galata bridge over the Bosphorus there are lots of fish restaurants, about as close to the water as you can get. Also pay …
Jul '10
Lovcen, Montenegro
Lovcen, Montenegro
After a scenic drive up the Lovcen mountain and a couple hundred stairs you end up at this Mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic Njegos, the …
Jul '10
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia
This belltower, constructed in 1506, can be seen from almost anywhere in the old parts of Dubrovnik.
Jul '10
Budva, Montenegro
Budva, Montenegro
Budva these days is the favorite hang-out spot for the Montenegrin rich & famous as well as wealthy Russians. No doubt because of that, it …
Jul '10
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik is almost too picturesque to be true; much against what I would have thought, it’s current design dates back from the 17th century.
Jul '10
Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
These men are playing a giant version of chess on a little square in the middle of the city. They are quite fanatic about it, …
Jul '10
Zadar, Croatia
Zadar, Croatia
These days Zadar is mostly known for cheap flights and good parties, but you can still find some piece and quiet too.
Jul '10
Plitvice lakes, Croatia
Plitvice lakes, Croatia
This national park in the middle of Croatia is on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites because of its beautiful lake and the more than …