The island Lokrum is the closest island to Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and one of my favorite spots in Croatia! It is a great way to escape the crowds from cruise ships that inundate the Old Town during the day. Here’s everything you need to know about this island daytrip! Lokrum is a nature reserve, full… Read More Lokrum: A Perfect Dubrovnik Daytrip
“If you want to see paradise on Earth, come to Dubrovnik.” –George Bernard Shaw Nearly two years ago, I visited Croatia for the first time. I fell in love instantaneously with Dubrovnik, the coast, the scenery, the sea, everything. I knew that tourism would only increase in the upcoming years: this jewel of the Adriatic… Read More Dubrovnik: 10 Tips for Visiting the (Increasingly Popular) Jewel of the Adriatic
Montenegro is a small country in the Balkans with some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe. I was continually amazed at the beautiful landscapes, from mountains to lakes, from coastal towns to the sea. The country has a lot to offer and in my brief stay I know I only uncovered a small part… Read More Highlights of Montenegro
The Dervish Monastery (or tekke) in Blagaj is located in an incredibly beautiful and picturesque part of Bosnia & Herzegovina. Set into a rocky cliff face, the tekke is located next to the Buna River, giving the whole area a feeling of tranquility. The tekke complex is joined with two restaurant/cafes across the river by… Read More Visiting Blagaj Tekke in Bosnia & Herzegovina
The city of Mostar, in the southern Herzegovina region of Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH), suffered vast damage during the Bosnian War from 1992-1995. Today, this city is characterized by its picturesque Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the famous Stari Most bridge, and for remaining intensely divided between the Bosnian-Muslim-east side, and the Bosnian-Croat-Catholic-west… Read More Mostar: Divided Yet Delightful
The capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina still retains its reputation as a war-torn city under siege. In reality, it’s an incredibly vibrant and fascinating city with different cultures constantly mixing. The territory of Bosnia & Herzegovina was under the rule of the Ottoman Turks for centuries, something which is still evident today—meandering around the Old… Read More Sarajevo, Where East Meets West
Every once in a while, I stay somewhere that’s so nice I feel like I discovered some secret place that (for some reason) isn’t shouted from the rooftops. Hostel Bongo is one of those places. If you are looking for accommodation in Belgrade, STAY HERE! This is one of the nicest hostels I’ve ever stayed… Read More Hostel Review: Hostel Bongo, Belgrade
For my first trip to the Serbian capital, Belgrade, I had a lot of preconceived ideas and stereotypes in my mind as to what the city would be like. I was continually surprised throughout my whole trip. Let me just say—Belgrade is SO COOL. Belgrade suffered extensive bombing by NATO forces in 1999, and in… Read More First Impressions of Serbia: Belgrade