Contrary to what I expected, crossing the Lithuania/Poland border by the 7:53 Warsaw train to Kaunas was an easy, if slow, journey. The border guards were even jolly. This journey is a good way to see the Polish and Lithuanian countryside in the snow and sun because the train is almost static, but the heating [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Crossing the Lithuania/Poland border
July 28, 2008Don’t miss New Grange
July 26, 2008One of the sites that no one should miss in Ireland is New Grange – a fascinating early enormous burial tomb. It lay buried for over 5,000 years and was only discovered in the 1690′s by a farmer looking for extra rocks for his walls. At 3 pounds entry to brand new visitor display centre, [...]
Capitol Building in Spring
July 17, 2008What I liked most…
July 2, 2008What I liked about Croatia was the feeling that the people were genuinely welcoming towards tourists. Because of it’s re-awakening to tourism, they seem keen to get it right – many asked me why I had chosen to come to Croatia, and one man even thanked me for visiting his country. The Brits may be [...]
