Athens: poetry of everyday life

So, I’m leaving to Athens tomorrow and here is something I would like to share with you before I go: my guest post published by Tbex. This is a short review of a recently read book by John Lucas titled: ’92 Acharnon Street. A year in Athens‘. It is special for number of reasons, one of which is the author’s academic background I share. It made really easy to feel just like him. Then, it is about Athens I ... Read more

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Book Review: The Trouble I’ve Seen

It’s the middle of the summer and a book like this is far from any holiday literature. It’s not light. It’s not optimistic. But it’s worthy to read. By all means! Here is my review with few details to encourage you to read it. Reading it is a real travel: back in time and space. The Trouble I’ve Seen Few weeks ago I finished reading another book sent by Eland Publishing House. This time it was a book ... Read more

Swedish Lapland guide book

Here is the news: my first guide published via Buggl titled ‘Beyond the Arctic Circle‘. I’m very excited about it! All my previous travels to Swedish Lapland are gathered and described here. All useful tips and ideas how to make this trekking pleasant and effortless are shared on pages of this short guidebook. Also my pictures collected throughout the years are used in this guide to show you where exactly they ... Read more

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A Lovely Surprise!

I love presents and gifts of any kind but there is no better way to make me happy than buying me a book. My friends are well aware of it and sometimes they send me amazing books that I am delighted about. Just two days ago one of my Italian friends sent me a beautiful small booklet: Pocket Atlas of Remote Islands by Judith Schalansky (Penguin Books). It basically gathers 50 small islands from all over the world with map, ... Read more

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First-Time Around the World- full review

I have just finished reading the Rough Guide on RTW trip and I think this is a very interesting book for all who wishes start their journey. First, the cross-section structure is very handy. The author has a great sense of practical issues, good advices and precise comments. It would be almost impossible to buy, read and carry single-country guidebooks when travelling the world. Even if you bought it and kept it at home and studied ... Read more

First Time Around the World

My first post on my RTW was published a while ago so let me get back to the issue. Just recently I got a lovely gift: a guide titled ‘First Time Around the World. A Trip Planner for the Ultimate Journey‘ written by Doug Lansky, published by Rough Guides. I have already started reading it and I must share two thoughts with you. Perspective The most striking in this book is a general perspective on travelling. What ... Read more