Reflections on the Balkans

I really enjoyed my trip around the Balkans on this second part of my Brexitour adventure. Not only did I go to the 4 remaining EU countries that I had never previously visited, but I also took the opportunity to visit other countries that had always intrigued me. Of course many people have asked me which city I liked most. That is difficult to answer. … Continue reading Reflections on the Balkans

Beers Ratings Summary (Part 2)

So which were the best beers sampled in Part 2 – The Balkans. Here is the summary table. The top-rated beer was the Bratislavsky Leziak from the micro-brewery in downtown Bratislava. It was the first beer on our ‘Bratislava by Beer’ walking tour and was helped by the great environment – and the fact that it was accompanied by a large plate of ribs. Although … Continue reading Beers Ratings Summary (Part 2)

Pristina, KOSOVO

I am pleased to report that our drive south to Pristina was very straightforward. This is a somewhat disputed part of the world. Kosovo is recognised as a sovereign state by 113 countries. But Serbians see Kosovo as the southern part of Serbia – despite the fact that Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Therefore it can be difficult with ‘border control’ between the … Continue reading Pristina, KOSOVO