Grutas Park, known locally as Grūto Parkas, is essentially a communist statue graveyard near the spa town of Druskininkai in southern Lithuania.
Places Blog Posts
Travel Shot | Ali and Nino in Batumi | Georgia
On the seafront in Batumi, Ali and Nino are 8-metre tall moving statues that merge for a short embrace before moving poignantly away from each other.
Travel Tips for Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Practical advice and travel tips for Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Useful information for travellers attending the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in 2020.
Visiting the incredible Hill of Crosses near Å iauliai in Lithuania
With over 100,000 crosses, the Hill of Crosses, north of Å iauliai, is a place of national pilgrimage for Lithuanians and an off-the-path travel destination.
Travel Shot | Our first view of Concepcion volcano and Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
Isla Ometepe is the largest island on Lake Nicaragua (… the largest lake in Central America) and was formed by two volcanos – Maderas and Concepcion.
Travel Shot | Ushguli Village in Upper Svaneti, Georgia
Landlocked, in the heart of the Georgian province of Svaneti, picturesque Ushguli village is truly stunning and a highlight of travelling in the Caucasus.
Twelve Forts and Castles from Around the World
Forts and castles from around the world that you must visit. A photo essay featuring the finest forts and castles we have visited on our travels.
The Pyramid of Tirana, Albania
Formerly known as the Enver Hoxha Museum, the Pyramid of Tirana, in Albania’s capital, is one of the city’s more unusual tourist attractions.
Travel Shot | Luoyang Old Town in China
Photo of the Day from Luoyang Old Town in China, with its traditional streets and shops. This region is recognised as the origin of Chinese civilisation.
Travel Shot | Iglesia de Santo Tomas in Chichicastenango
In Guatemala, Chichicastenango is famous for its huge Thursday and Sunday markets. It extends in all directions from the steps of Iglesia de Santo Tomas.
Travel Shot | Ancient Palmyra in Syria
A photograph of the ancient Semitic city of Palmyra taken before the devastating civil war in Syria began … one of the most incredible places we have seen.
Vietnam War sites in Saigon: Exploring places related to the US-Vietnam War
Discovering Vietnam war sites in Ho Chi Minh. A self-guided walking tour of the buildings and locations in Saigon associated with the US-Vietnam war.