Journaling The Journey
Throughout our week in Sofia we discovered many good vegan restaurants. And some that were not that great. Surprisingly there were a few to choose from. Here is our list of vegan restaurants in Sofia: Trip map created with Wanderlog, a trip planner on iOS and Android Soul Kitchen Soul Kitchen is a vegan high […]
Originally Plovdiv was thought to be the oldest city in Europe. It’s history is now under question due to new archaeological developments. However, it is believed to have been settled for 6,000 years. And continuously inhabited since that time. This makes Plovdiv a treasure trove for antiquity lovers and a must visit on any Bulgaria […]
Surrounded by the magnificent peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains and filled with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania. It is also a perfect gateway to the rest of Transylvania. Read on to find out about our 3 perfect days in Brasov. Brasov Brasov’s Pedestrian Walkway […]
Hearing the name Sarajevo conjures up different historical memories and thoughts for me. The gunshot that started WWI, the Olympics of 1984, the Bosnian war and of course the Siege. So much strife and pain has been felt in this tortured capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Yet, today this resilient city is filled with diversity, […]
Driving into Mostar through lush mountains and colorful farm land of Bosnia and Herzegovina we immediately noticed the difference in the landscape from Montenegro. After so much research about this ancient city, we could not wait to see it for ourselves. Read on to find out the 10 must see and do things we found […]
The tiny new republic of Montenegro is home to dramatic mountains, gorgeous landscapes, picturesque coastal towns and lovely welcoming people. It encompasses an Adriatic coastline, lowlands and high mountain ranges. Half of the country is covered by thick forests and the Tara River canyon is the deepest and longest in Europe. Consequently, there is so […]
The glistening water of Kotor Bay is shouldered by limestone cliffs of Lovcen National Park which jut around charming medieval towns. The mountains are dotted with tiny villages and monasteries with peaceful verdant trails between them reflecting in the tranquil water of the bay. Kotor Bay is a national treasure. A true jewel of the […]
Arriving in the Bay of Kotor was like landing in a picture perfect adventure wonderland. Surrounded by jutting mountains precariously peering over cobalt glassy water, peppered with medieval churches and fortresses and cobblestone trails I didn’t know whether to grab a mountain bike, my running shoes, kayak or climbing equipment (there is a stunning Via […]
Kosovo is Europe’s newest country. At the heart of the Balkans, it is truly a fascinating land. We experienced genuine generosity of it’s people, warm smiles and charming mountain towns. Kosovo also has breathtaking medieval monasteries. They are known to contain some of the most precious art in Europe. We review the best things to […]
Steeped in history and nestled between stunning mountains, shimmering lakes and gorgeous parks, North Macedonia quickly became one of my favorite places in the Balkans.