Journaling The Journey
Akrotiri beaches, and the southwestern edge of Santorini that they sit on, were our first stops on Santorini. Why? Well, this is the historical Akrotiri peninsula which is far less touristy than the busy and splashy Oia. This region isn’t just a collection of secluded beaches; it’s a journey through time, a feast for the […]
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 Sofia Vegan Guide to the best Vegan restaurants in Sofia: Soul Kitchen Soul Kitchen is a vegan high end restaurant. If you want to splurge a […]
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 […]
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. This country also has breathtaking medieval monasteries. They are known to contain some of the most precious art in Europe. We review the best things […]