"Aaaahhhh Bad Gastein". That's how I imagine most people's recollection of this fantastic Alpine paradise begins. We'd heard about the famous natural thermal spas and the incredible mountain views, but recently decided to go see for ourselves.
Less than an hour from the city of Salzburg, the train ride itself is worth more than the price of the ticket. Cruising across sprawling valleys, through co...
After one week in a hot, dry and dusty Prishtina (Kosovo) it was time to head for the sea. We left the bus station, paid our 25 Euros and sat back for what I hoped would be a relaxing trip. Those hopes quickly faded as the first VHS casette started blaring out shrill traditional music, showing scene after scene of beautiful Albanian women swaying side to side and lip-syncing in a disco-esque studi...
