The first and only neon museum in Europe
In the heart of Warsaw, in the Palace of Culture and Science a unique institution is dedicated to saving a forgotten piece of history: ...
Tajikistan: where civilizations meet
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaTajikistan is a breathtakingly mountainous country in Central Asia, with 93% of its territory covered by mo...
Kazakhstan: from the Silk Road to modern Shymkent
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaKazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world and the ninth-largest country by area. Covering a...
Uzbekistan: a journey through history, culture and modern Central Asia
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaUzbekistan is one of the most interesting destinations I have visited. It is extremely safe, surprisingly d...
Remembering the Victims: Inside Kazakhstan’s Museum of Political Repression
Beata Bruggeman-SękowskaIn May 2026, I visited the Museum of Victims of Political Repression in the city of Shymkent, Kazakhstan. A...
The State Museum of Memory of Victims of Repression in Tashkent: Commemorating the Victims of Political Repression
In June 2026, I had the opportunity to visit a fascinating museum in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, dedicated to the victims of T...
When in Warsaw, Don’t Miss the Spectacular Viewing Platform at Varso Tower: the Tallest Building in the European Union
Text and photos: Beata Bruggeman-SękowskaIf you're visiting Warsaw, one attraction deserves a place at the very top of your itinera...
“High Scardus Ultra”, a racing competition in Kosovo
On September 6 a racing competition ''High Scardus Ultra'' will be held in Kosovo, which every year attracts participants from various ...
Visoki Dečani monastery: the spiritual and artistic heart of the Balkans
By Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaThe Visoki Dečani Monastery is a remarkable medieval Serbian Orthodox Christian monastery located near t...
Mitrovica: A City Shaped by Time
By Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaMitrovica, also known as South Mitrovica, is located in northern Kosovo and is the administrative center...