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The Map Project – Sofia, Bulgaria
Please enjoy this installment of The Map Project, brought to you by Rhiannon. ______________________________ Romania is to the north of Sofia and Macedonia to the west. Greece and Turkey are to the south and the Black Sea is to the east. Bulgaria has a population of 7.4 million people. Bulgaria is the oldest country in…
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The Map Project – Greece
There are a few more instalments for The Map Project. The kids have learned a bit about our amazing world and who knows, maybe they will be future travellers themselves. Today Kieran tells us about Greece. _____________________ Hi, it’s Kieran updating you on Eeva’s travels around the world. Athens is the capital of Greece which…
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Belgrade, Serbia
Oh Beograd, how you surprised me. Belgrade was my “entry” point to Eastern Europe. I spent ten days there as I applied for my Indian Visa at the Indian Embassy there. In that time I encountered such great people. Not only the wonderful people I met from around the globe at my hostel (and it’s…
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Ohrid, Macedonia
Ohrid is a small city in southern Macedonia and is situated on Lake Ohrid. Two-thirds of this lake belongs to Macedonia while the other third belongs to Albania. Ohrid is a very picturesque city of approx. 40,000 residents. Nestled along the hillside there are numerous Orthodox churches, Samuil’s Fortress, an old amphitheatre and numerous streets…
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The Map Project – Dublin, Ireland
Today’s Map Project installment is by Kieran. He will be showcasing Dublin, Ireland. Thanks Kieran! ——————————- Eeva has now visited many places in Europe but never Ireland – until now when she decided to venture there. During her time there she sent text messages to us saying how much she loved it and that she would…
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Ljubljana, Slovenia
Hello! I am currently in my hostel in Skopje, Macedonia. The city is interesting. Not my favourite but it’ll do. As of late they have been under construction, erecting buildings of a classic Greek style but they are brand new. And then there are the statues. I do not think I have seen so many…
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Places Places Places
Before departing Canada I imagined that I would be uploading photos and stories on a continual basis. It seems I was mistaken. It certainly is not because I have purposely neglected writing. I have had a nagging in the back of my head telling me I need to post more often. Part of my neglect is because…
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My Time in Pictures
Prior to my departure I envisioned regular updates on my blog. Sifting though my photos and re-telling of what I saw and learned with vigor and excitement. The reality is I am not so keen to be posting as I am often exhausted or distracted by other events such as dinner, doing laundry or having a…
