Travel

Independent travel notes from roads, cities and everyday logistics across the places I visit, with an eye for practical detail and local context.

Travel archive

1 Mar 2016

Barbarestan - Wine Shop and Restaurant in Tbilisi

Vintage lovers and hipsters - rejoice, I just discovered another "fashionable" not to miss place in Tbilisi - Barbarestan - wine shop and restaurant on Aghanashebeli avenue.Well this place actually didn't pop up on…

1 Mar 2016

Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Church in Tbilisi

Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Church is located in the neighborhood of Marjanishivli in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. Commonly referred to just as "Russian Church". Along with the church of St. Vladimir in the neighborhood of…

29 Feb 2016

Shopping in Tallinn: Ülemiste Mall

Ulemiste shopping mall is the biggest in Estonia, it features more than 210 stores and has a parking lot capable of handling 1300 cars. I don't remember actually why we chose exactly Ulemiste as our shopping destination…

29 Feb 2016

China Inn Restaurant in Tallinn

Are you looking for a Chinese restaurant in Estonian capital city of Tallinn? China Inn restaurant located in Tallinn's Old Town might be the right answer.First discovered this venue back in Summer of 2015,…

28 Feb 2016

Italian Cemetery

Life is not always about life, sometimes it's about death. Although not a huge fan of cemetery photography, I mus admit  - cemeteries are interesting for photography, best if no one you use to loved rests there.During a week…

27 Feb 2016

Postcards from Tallinn

Tallinn is a small and cool, naval town in Baltic's. I spent here my 30th birthday back in 2015 and here is how I (we) saw it. One of the famous Tallinn towersTallinn's Old TownAir…

27 Feb 2016

Estonian War of Independence Victory Column

The War of Independence Victory Column  is located in Freedom Square, Tallinn,Estonia. It was opened on 23 June 2009 as a memorial for those who fell during the Estonian War of Independence, through which the people of Estonia will…

26 Feb 2016

Saint Ekvtime Takaishvili Church in Tbilisi

There is a small church located on Baku street 1, Tbilisi (on the right side from David Aghanashebeli avenue, first cross-street before Tamar Mephe avenue). I have wondered about this church for the couple of…

25 Feb 2016

Georgian Tavern Tbilisi in Tallinn

Georgian cuisine lovers rejoice - I have just found another restaurant of Georgian food, this time in Estonian Capital city Tallinn. Discovered by accident during wanderings around Tallinn's Old Town, tried once back in Summer…

25 Feb 2016

St Michael's Swedish Church in Tallinn

St Michael's Church or St Michael's Swedish Church is a Lutheran church used by the Swedish congregation in the old town district of Tallinn, Estonia.We were off in the streets of Old Tallinn wandering what should we see, and I noticed this church…

24 Feb 2016

Postcards from Este, Italy

It was sunny January 1st afternoon when we visited Este in northern Italy. One of our first stops in 2016.Este, ItalyOne of the main sights in Este is the Castle Carrarese of Este​Roundabout in EsteI would…

24 Feb 2016

Castle Carrarese of Este

It was January 1st, 2016 when we visited Castle Carrarese of Este, during our drive from Venice to Modena. It was our second stop after we enjoyed a cup of cappuccino at lovely Candiana town.…

23 Feb 2016

St. Nicholas' Church, Tallinn

St. Nicholas' Church is a medieval former church in Tallinn, Estonia. It was dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron of the fishermen and sailors. Originally built in the 13th century, it was partially destroyed in Soviet Bombing of Tallinn…

23 Feb 2016

Green area in Harju street, Tallinn

On the second day's morning, during our short two day trip to Tallinn, we left our hotel and went out to explore city. Soon we were in area which featured parks, gardens and architectural pearls…

22 Feb 2016

Georgian National Opera Theater

The Georgian National Opera and Ballet Theater of Tbilisi  is an opera house situated on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi,Georgia. Founded in 1851, Tbilisi Opera is the main opera house of Georgia and one of the oldest such establishments in eastern Europe. Recently…

22 Feb 2016

Prospero's Books & Coffeehouse in Tbilisi

Those of you looking for a literature in English or perhaps to enjoy a cup of latte, while in Tbilisi there is a great place where to have both - meet Prospero's Books located on Rustaveli avenue. At Prospero`s…

21 Feb 2016

Restaurant 'Three crowns' in Tallinn

The restaurant “Three crowns” is located in the heart of Old Town, in the center of street Vene 8. Cheerfully opens the door’s for all people who love well-prepared cuisine, there is combined Estonian…

21 Feb 2016

Mad Murphy's Irish Pub in Tallinn

Mad Murphy's Irish Pub is located in Tallinn very close to city's town square on Mundi street 2. If you are up to for a Nightlife in Tallinn, make sure you visit this pub,I…

20 Feb 2016

Bar Rialto Candiana

I have always loved local cafes and restaurants where tourists barely step their foot in, we were of from Venice and traveled to Modena, when I said, let's visit some of the local villages…