22.10.2026
Continuing on our way to Moldova, we stopped in the Romanian city of Brasov. We loved it there! It had a great vibe and it's in a beautiful location, in the region of Transylvania and surrounded by the Carpathian mountains. The city has a really nice old town and is easily walkable, and the people were quite friendly. We also made a quick stop at the famous (infamous?) Bran Castle. Quite a difference from Brasov, it's a total tourist trap and the castle was mostly covered in scaffolding. I'm glad that wasn't the only reason we went there, lol. While kind of a waste of time for us, I guess if you're into the whole Dracula thing you might find the castle a fun place to visit. I'm sure the Halloween parties there are pretty epic. Either way, the stop in Brasov was a treat.
Shona
18.10.2026
We've camped by Belgrade 3x and never gone into the city, so the 4th time we made sure to finally do some sightseeing! The campground is really good, by the way, if you're every driving that way. It's a popular stopping point for people on their way to or from the Balkans. The city, well, we probably could have lived without going there, but we did find some interesting street art. And if you're fascinated by architecture, you'll get a kick out of the many buildings in the brutalist style. It was also lively with locals, which is always nice to see.
Shona
14.10.2026
So, one of our goals is to visit all countries that are in geographical Europe or the EU. To this end, we decided a road trip to Moldova was in order. On our way there, we stopped in the city of Szeged, Hungary. We found this beautiful building, the Móra Ferenc Museum, with an amazing fountain in front. The fountain was timed to some beautiful classical music and, apparently, there's even a light show at night. Our next stop was Novi Sad, in Serbia. We've driven through Serbia a few times but hadn't really done much sightseeing. Novi Sad is a really nice town with many beautiful buildings, friendly people, and a nice vibe. Well worth an afternoon if you're in the area.
Shona
23.09.2026
My last stop in Germany was the city of Stuttgart. I have never been there before, so I didn't know what to expect except the normal stuff like big crowds, annoying city noise and (of course) insane traffic. Got all of that (lol) plus the city center looking like one huge construction site, and the famous Art Museum closed for renovation, lol. I was not impressed, lol. Next time? Probably not.
Andrzej
22.09.2026
After a few intense days in the Dolomites, I left Italy and drove through Switzerland and Liechtenstein (short stop there, as usual) to Germany. Sightseeing in Germany is easy. Interesting stuff is everywhere. I loved Konstanz but the Lichtenstein Castle was a bust, with scafolding covering the main structure and the tower (the tickets should be half price, if you ask me).
Andrzej
21.09.2026
In the Dolomites I managed to summit Tofana di Dentro (3238 m) and Tofana di Mezzo (3244 m) using the Via Ferrata Tormenton, which is partially closed due to rockslides. The weather was great, the summit views spectacular.
Andrzej
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