TRAVELLIVE 3 - 2018

Eastern Europe has a charm that is utterly enticing to travelers like me.
Geographically speaking, it is, in fact, Central Europe, but because it is located on the east
side of the former Berlin Wall, it is has been since considered Eastern Europe. The countries
in this region are slower in development than in the western part of the wall, presumably
preserving their old world charm and a sense of tranquility.
During the trip, I was lucky to catch a glimpse of the undeniable history, charm, and
romance of Eastern Europe, from the fields that stretch far to the horizon, to picturesque
corners, to beautiful cobblestone streets as well as ancient churchs and calm rivers. This
land has a charm that is utterly enticing to travelers like me, those who love to wander about,
take in the natural beauty of life, and dream about farflung corners of the Earth. The Eastern
Europe trip fulfills a lifelong dream that I had and only knew about through old lyrics,
pictures and films.
A picturesque village from "The Lord of the Rings"
I headed to a small village in southern Czech Republic, the Moravia region. Before my eyes,
a breathtaking scenery unfolded which included the vast green hills and beautiful blue sky.
Even if you open your eyes wide, the fields seem to stretch to infinity, all the way to the
horizon. Some small houses and a herd of deer occasionally appeared and wandered into the
picture. The scenery was so serene that it captured my soul. I was truly in awe of the open
space of these fields. Only the winds could disturb this tranquility of nature.
Moravia looks like it had come straight from a scene in the Lord of the Rings. The area is
also known as Little Tuscany due to its Tuscan-like fields. I missed the most beautiful season
here which was the ripe rice season, but I was happy nevertheless.
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