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Indonesia: It Did Not Burn Down VI – Java: Blue Flames, Sulfur Bearers on Ijen Volcano
Published: 25.1.2016
headings (paragraphs): Traveller guide
It is night. We are on the edge of Ijen volcano which is famous for its blue flames. To see everything from up close we descended down the crater. Then we saw the first bearer. It was a slim man having a bamboo bar on his shoulder. On both ends there were two baskets filled up with sulfur rocks. We got out of his way. And he passed buy us. While we were descending, the smell of sulfur was increasing in its intensity.
Sweden, Between Göteborg and Stockholm V – Leaving Farm for Stockholm and then Back Home
Published: 24.1.2016
headings (paragraphs): Traveller guide
For the first time after thirteen nights in the tent we wrapped a blanket around ourselves. Me and Dominika got at a farm south from Norrköping. For ten days we worked there in exchange for food and shelter.
China, Studies: Forbidden City – The Residence of the Last Chinese Emperor
Published: 23.1.2016
headings (paragraphs): Traveller guide
To conclude the great journey we did with T and P we intended to see two place. We had seen those with B already yet they were still interesting enough for us to see them again. First, it was the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan颐和园), a romantic place we idyllically remembered for its winter atmosphere. In summer, however, the atmosphere was much worse. The second place in our trip would be the Forbidden City, Gugong in Chinese. It means “the Old Palace”.
SK, Kosice – Main Street II
Published: 21.1.2016
headings (paragraphs): Tips for trips
Once we took a look at parks, the singing fountain, or the underground of Main Street we move to city’s most famous sights.
CZ, Adamov – A Town Bound to Iron
Published: 20.1.2016
headings (paragraphs): Tips for trips
In our journeys in the region of South Moravia we stopped at Adamov, a town situated 12 kilometers from Brno. Surrounded by forests the town is located on the confluence of the Svitava and Krtinsky creek. It has a population of 4.5 thousand.
SK: Bratislava Castle– Majestic Legend Above the Danube – VIDEO
Published: 19.1.2016
headings (paragraphs): Tips for trips
The castle looming above Bratislava has four towers and it is hard to miss. Well, it would be a pity not to visit it. If only it was for the view over the city it would be worth it. It really does the city proud after its renovation in 2010. Inside, there are interesting historical exhibitions. Before getting inside, let’s walk up the hill and learn more about castle’s interesting history.
Indonesia: No It Did Not Burn Down V – Java: To the Edge of Ijen Volcano and Discovering Its Mystery
Published: 18.1.2016
headings (paragraphs): Traveller guide
We had seen many places on Java. Ijen volcano is, however, something entirely different. Sulfur miners work in harsh conditions here. Tourists pay entrance fee to see this unique thing. Blue flames, another symbol of the volcano, flicker behind the miners. This is the last spot on Java we saw before departing for Bali on the east.
Sweden, Between Göteborg and Stockholm IV – The Cities and Their Writers
Published: 17.1.2016
headings (paragraphs): Traveller guide
Last days of travels with Dominika we spent at the city of
Örebro, the history of which dates back to the 15th century.
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