I visited Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the summer of 2018. Before my visit, the country was primarily just a challenging name to memorize for my elementary school geography tests. Yet, I would be amazed by what I found during my visit. In the heart of the Balkans, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina … Continue reading Sarajevo: A Historical Gold Mine
Tallinn, Estonia is located on the Baltic Sea near Finland, Latvia and Lithuania. This wonderful capital is chalk full of things to do, places to eat, and hidden gems to uncover. I will be sharing a mini guide with you. It will include where to go, what to do, where to eat, and more about … Continue reading Exploring Tallinn: Your Ultimate Guide to Estonia’s Capital
No Emergency Fund (or one that's too small): I will never forget the evening I got off a tram in Budapest. My lens fell and cracked. I was devastated! As a new traveler, I had not set aside the funds to immediately buy new camera gear. It was a lesson that would stick with me! … Continue reading 3 Things to Avoid When Traveling š§³ā
Photo by Symeon Ekizoglou on Pexels.com Malta is a wonderful island known for sun, culture, and stunning architecture. Located in the Mediterranean between Sicily and Northern Africa, there are endless things to explore on the island of Malta. I will detail an approximate itinerary below. You can follow it on a first visit to Malta. … Continue reading Discover Malta: Detailed 8-Day Travel Guide
As mentioned in a previous article, one suggested route was starting in Sofia, Bulgaria and heading west. Another option for your itinerary is presented here. For example, in this itinerary, you would start from Serbia and head into Bosnia and Herzegovina before going onward. See previous article: HERE Explore both articles. See which descriptions of … Continue reading Alternative 2 to 3 week Balkans ItineraryĀ
Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia, a country in the Balkans region of Europe. The city is funky, full of things to do, and steeped in history. The city has influence of both the Greek and Roman time periods. In this article, I will outline my favorite 4 things to do in the city … Continue reading Explore Skopje: Cultural Gems and History
1 Week in Central Europe: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest āI have 1 week in Europe, but I want to go somewhere off-the-beaten pathā āI am curious about new places!ā āI love culture and trying new foods!ā Does this sound like you? If so, this itinerary is for you! With one-week in central Europe, you are already … Continue reading Explore Central Europe: Vienna, Bratislava & Budapest in 7 Days
When living in Vietnam as an expat, I found the city of Hanoi to be a wonderful mix of old and new. From the Old Quarter with French influenced architecture and egg coffee to the neighborhood of Tay Ho where nearer businesses were known to take shape. My experience living in the city was highly … Continue reading Explore Hanoi: Off-the-Beaten-Path Attractions
Located in Eastern France, the Alsace region of France is a delight for the senses. The French towns and villages offer wonderful and hearty food options. They also showcase stunning architecture and charm. This collection makes for a splendid holiday for anyone. Strasbourg Strasbourg, France, is known as the capital of the region. It is … Continue reading Explore the Enchanting Alsace Region of France
Oh, Portugal! What do you think of when you hear the name of this often underrated country? Most people conjure images of colorful buildings and trams! While you'd certainly be correct to associate these images with Portugal (perhaps more specifically Lisbon), but the country has so much more to offer. I will be covering some … Continue reading Best Places to Visit in Portugal
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