Tag Archives: Croatia

Game of Maps

Posted on June 16, 2015 by

What could be more fun for a map geek and GOT fan than a compilation of filming location maps and graphics. As the last episode of the season has just aired for the season, I’ll refrain from any spoilers, but … Continue reading →

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Visit Westeros This Summer

Posted on May 4, 2015 by

Dedicated Game of Thrones viewers can now find accommodations ranging from castles to desert tents near the filming locations for the HBO TV series. Airbnb’s blog has links to amazing rentals that offer the fervent fans a true immersion in … Continue reading →

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Snippets of Europe

Posted on February 25, 2014 by

Illustrator, teacher and Fulbright scholar Emma Fick has created a marvelous digital sketchbook of her life and travels in Europe. “Snippets” is a charming, whimsical and introspective pictorial journal of observations of European culture and life on the road from … Continue reading →

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The Great Wall (You Never Heard Of)

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

Everyone knows all about the Great Wall of China, but who has heard of Croatia’s Great Wall of Ston ? Although it’s just 35 miles from Dubrovnik, the medieval fortress-wall complex is one of Europe’s least visited historic sites. The … Continue reading →

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