Eighty-one years ago, on 6th June 1944, thousands of Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in France. It was the largest amphibious invasion in history, and it changed the course of World War II. This military operation was the beginning of the end of Nazi occupation in Western Europe. The D-Day still matters today. 

Reached the top of Trebević Mountain in Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stood beside the faded Olympic rings thinking of the past. I was hit by a strong contrast - nature’s beauty wrapped around the scars of war that erupted afterwards. 

Amid the heart of Istanbul, the Blue Mosque - Sultan Ahmed Mosque -stands timeless. This feels like something out of a fairytale graceful, grand, and timeless. Every curve and minaret tell a story, echoing the beauty and soul of old Istanbul.

I wandered through the heart of Ohrid, passing one historic church after another - each with its own quiet story - until I finally reached a breathtaking sight: Church of St. John at Kaneo - a small, majestic church perched high on a cliff, gazing out over the still waters of Lake Ohrid.

Took my steps into the spiritual world of Penang in Malaysia in 1987. Penang is famous for its beautiful beaches, but for they who want to dive in to the spiritual world, you have come to the right place. To find peace in your soul and enrich your life, temples there are something you shouldn't miss. Especially one: Wat Buppharam!

About 90 km northwest of the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, nestled in the heart of Tay Ninh, stands one of Vietnam’s most captivated spiritual landmarks - the Cao Dai Temple. There I observed hundreds of worshipers conducted strange rituals – without having a clue of what was going on. 

The underground battlefield in the Vietnam War. This war began in the 1950s and escalated highly in 1965 until its withdrawal in 1973. The Viet Cong guerrilla force used tunnels which were extremely difficult to find - located in the Cu Chi district northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. They were well-hidden with camouflaged entrances that merged seamlessly into the jungle floor. 

In a groundbreaking discovery near Petra’s amazing monument Khazneh, also known as Treasury, archaeologists unearthed in October previous year (2024) a hidden a tomb containing 12 human skeletons and ancient artifacts, believed to be over 2,000 years old. 

Perched on Mitropoliei Hill in central Bucharest, the Patriarchal Cathedral (Metropolitan Church) is a key Orthodox landmark and a piece of Romanian history. Consecrated in 1658, it’s inspired by the Curtea de Argeș Monastery and dedicated to Saints Constantine and Helen. 

Visiting the majestic Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s most breathtaking natural wonders, is an experience that stays with me forever. Located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, this awe-inspiring marvel awakened all my senses. 

I delved into the mystical heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, exploring the labyrinthine tunnels beneath the Bosnian Valley of the Pyramids in Visoko. These are called the Ravne Tunnels. Curious and open to possibility, I entered to experience the mystical energy and the allure of rumoured healing powers for myself. 

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife, Sophie, took place on 28th June in 1914, near the historic Latin Bridge - Latinska ćuprija - in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This was the catalyst that triggered a chain reaction among the major European powers, leading to World War I.

Towering over the Romania`s capital Bucharest, the Palace of Parliament is a gigantic building that both impresses and unsettles. It is the third largest civilian administrative building in the world, even larger than the Pentagon. But behind its impressive size is a story of oppression, waste, and ambition, making it one of the most controversial buildings ever constructed. 

The Namib Desert is an incredible playground for sandboarding, especially around Swakopmund. There, I felt the thrill of gliding down vast, winding dunes, carved by wind into snake-like curves. It was an exhilarating way to experience Namibia’s timeless landscape, immersing myself in the heart of its ancient sands.

Just eight years after the Olympics ended in Sarajevo (1984), the bobsled track was turned into an artillery position by the Bosnian Serbs. Today it seems to be almost completely left to the nature. What really happened afterwards?