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Croatia, a rapidly blossoming holiday destination, is the ultimate up-and-coming getaway. In fact, I can’t think of a better European destination to visit right now. It’s the perfect place to take that dream trip you’ve always been waiting on! Croatia, known for its pristine Mediterranean beaches, epic medieval fortresses – many of which are featured […]
I’ve noticed something strange about travel to the Balkans – people seem to flock to Croatia, Montenegro, or even head to Greece, but they often skip Albania. Naturally, this made me curious – is there a reason for this? Should I be visiting Albania at all? After being absolute enthralled by Croatia’s beauty on a […]
The Balkans: Europe’s true hidden gem, a treasure of breathtaking Mediterranean coastline and sheer mountains. As my Serbian friend once said, “you can’t face any direction in the Balkans without seeing beauty”. And it’s true. So after completing a magnificent 8-day road trip across Croatia, I was convinced – there’s a lot to see here. […]
Bucharest, both the heart and soul of Romania, is caught in a whirlwind of unique and differing cultures. Throughout the city, you can witness Romania’s rich history of clashing mega-empires combined with a fascinating Transylvanian touch, altogether making Bucharest one of Europe’s true hidden gems. As you make your way around Bucharest, you’ll find the […]
Last summer, my partner and I embarked on a surprisingly awesome journey to the Baltics. We had heard nice things about these far away, isolated Northern European countries – but nothing we heard captured just how fascinating they would end up being. From Lithhuania northbound to Finland, we embarked on a journey we will never […]
Love across continents: my girlfriend lives in Europe and I live and work in the US. I thought I was in a small minority – until 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic showed me otherwise. After figuring out the restrictions between the US and Europe and posting about it on my instagram, my inbox became flooded […]
Iceland: the epitome of volcanos, geysers, fjords, ice caves, geothermal lagoons, and basically anything you could ever ask for in one place. And after flying here, not once, but twice this summer, I can tell you: people are flocking back in. Lines are long, entry procedures are evolving, but Iceland remains steadfast; tourism will remain […]