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Farewell to Yugoslavia: A Journey Through the Former SFRY
I recently read Farewell to Russia: A Journey Through the Former USSR by journalist and former Oxford researcher Joe Luc Barnes. Inspired by the book, I published a post sharing interesting facts, cultural highlights and travel trivia about each of the fifteen countries that emerged from the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Today, I’m continuing that journey by turning to the former Yugoslavia and the seven countries that emerged after its breakup. Despite their proximity to Greece, I have yet to visit any of these countries. Farewell to the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Before exploring Yugoslavia’s successor states, it is worth briefly looking at the history of Yugoslavia itself and…
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A trip to Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France
Lyon is the third-largest city in France and one of the country’s most important cultural and economic centres. Located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, it lies at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers and has a population of nearly 520,000. For centuries, Lyon has been a centre of trade, agriculture, and culinary excellence, giving rise to one of France’s richest and most distinctive gastronomic traditions. Often regarded as the gastronomic capital of France, Lyon has a culinary reputation that extends far beyond the country’s borders. Whether in Michelin-starred establishments or traditional neighbourhood eateries, food is central to Lyon’s identity and daily life. As both a foodie and a passionate…