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I haven’t kept any secrets about my love affair with Eastern Europe. This August, I achieved a huge goal of mine: I have finally visited every country in Eastern Europe! This is my favorite region of the world. It’s where I feel most myself. I truly feel like I am in my element in Eastern… Read More Why I Love Traveling Eastern Europe – and Why You Should, Too
Every year, I like to do a few recap posts to sum up my best and worst travel moments, and the favorite places I visited. I’ve already written about my top experiences in 2019, and my worst travel moments in 2019! But I always like to talk a bit about some of the destinations I’ve… Read More The Best Places I Visited In 2019
Traveling isn’t necessarily all fun and games. There are so many amazing parts of travel, and in 2019 I’ve had some pretty fantastic experiences! But there’s always a downside. It’s not all pretty Instagam pictures and highlights reels. There will always be some bad travel moments thrown in with the good ones. In 2017, some… Read More My Worst Travel Moments Of 2019
The end of the year is always a good time for reflection. In 2019, I visited 14 countries, 4 of which were new to me. I took 15 flights, and gained quite a few new passport stamps in my (brand new) passport. I managed to travel a lot with a full-time job. I achieved a… Read More My Top Travel Experiences Of 2019
This summer, I went on a big trip to one of my favorite regions in the world: the Balkans. Located in southeastern Europe, this peninsula is full of amazing places to visit. On my trip, I visited North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania. I spent just about 2.5 weeks there, or 17 days total. I wanted… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Travel the Balkans For 2.5 Weeks?
I love staying in hostels when I travel. It’s a great way to keep accommodation costs low, and meet new people on the road! On my trip to the Balkans this summer, I stayed in hostels for the entire trip, including my time in Shkoder. I stayed at Shkodra Backpackers (Mi Casa Es Tu Casa)… Read More Hostel Review: Shkodra Backpackers (Mi Casa Es Tu Casa), Shkoder
Albania is a gorgeous country in the Balkans, that thankfully still seems to be fairly undiscovered by the crowds. The north of the country is home to the Accursed Mountains (Albanian Alps), which are a must on any visit to Albania. The biggest city in the north is Shkoder—although the center definitely feels more like… Read More Why You Should Visit Shkoder, Albania
So many people head to the north of Albania to visit the mountains. The Albanian Alps (or the Accursed Mountains) have amazing hiking trails. The most popular of these is the hike from Valbona to Theth (or vice versa), which is generally easiest to do with a few nights either end in Shkoder. While I… Read More A Daytrip From Shkoder to Blini Park and Lake Koman: The Craziest Day in Albania!
If you’re a long-time blog reader, you’ll know by now that I regularly stay in hostels when I travel. I also put together hostel reviews, to recommend some of the great places I’ve stayed in! During my recent trip to the Balkans, I stayed for several nights in Tirana, the capital of Albania. I loved… Read More Hostel Review: Tirana Backpacker Hostel, Tirana
The town of Berat is located just over 60 miles south of the Albanian capital Tirana. This is a very historic and picturesque town, and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site! While I was planning my trip to Albania, I knew I wanted to squeeze in a trip to Berat. I ended up visiting as… Read More Visiting Berat As a Daytrip From Tirana
Tirana is by far one of the weirdest European capitals I’ve ever visited. It’s funky, it’s quirky, and it’s a great place to spend a few days. There isn’t a huge, overwhelming list of attractions to visit. But that’s all part of Tirana’s charm! I loved getting to visit so many different places around the… Read More 13 Things You Must See in Tirana, Albania
Tirana is quirky city, and I absolutely loved my visit there! While there may not be loads of tourist attractions to tick off a list, one of the best ways to experience Tirana is by checking out the cool bars around the city! Café culture is huge in the Balkans, and Albania and Tirana is… Read More The Best Bars in Tirana, Albania
The Balkans is a region located in southeastern Europe that generally comprises the countries of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece. It is one of the most underrated yet stunning areas not just in Europe, but possibly the whole world! I recently traveled to the western half… Read More 15 Signs You’ve Traveled in the Balkans
