BANGLADESH | Monday, 7 Nov 2022 | Views [207]
Central Bangladesh – Full of Contrasts
I wasn’t sure what to expect on my tour to visit ancient Hindu and Buddhist sites through Central Bangladesh. As I made my way around, I was struck by the contrasting images confronting me. ... Read more >
Tags: buddhist viharas, cities, hindu temples, history, medieval towns, museums
ESTONIA | Sunday, 5 Jun 2022 | Views [192]
Kings, Grand Dukes, Town Councils and Tsars: A Brief Excursion to Historical Northeastern Europe 3
TALLINN
It was cold, but sunny, and there are very few people in the Old Town. It seems the tourist season doesn’t start until well into ... Read more >
Tags: churches, cities, history, medieval towns, museums
LITHUANIA | Sunday, 5 Jun 2022 | Views [211]
Kings, Grand Dukes, Town Councils and Tsars: A Brief Excursion to Historical Northeastern Europe 2
VILNIUS
The hill behind Cathedral Square with castle ruins and an old (reconstructed) tower is named after King Geminidas. During his family’... Read more >
Tags: churches, cities, history, medieval towns, museums
POLAND | Sunday, 5 Jun 2022 | Views [171]
Kings, Grand Duke, Town Councils and Tsars: A Brief Excursion to Historical Northeastern Europe
Originally, I had planned on including Lviv and Kiev in my itinerary to medieval cities in Northeast Europe, but the war in the Ukraine changed ... Read more >
Tags: churches, cities, history, medieval towns, museums