Introduction to Krakow – Poland This September when I suddenly re-routed my travels up to Krakow, Poland in order to attend a recently-learned-about family reunion, I had no idea that I was about to visit one of Europe’s most magnificent historic cities, one of few that had miraculously survived WWII almost unscathed. Since I had […]
Mobile Apps That Can Help You Find the Best Hotels in Malta
NOTE: This is an article from Ed Lansink, an expat Dutchman living in Malta, who has all the inside scoops on the small Mediterranean island nation. Thanks, Ed. Mobile Apps That Can Help You Find the Best Hotels in Malta There are many reasons why tourists around the world choose Malta as their go-to travel […]
My First Impressions of Bulgaria
My First Impressions of Bulgaria My very first impression of Bulgaria when I crossed the border from Macedonia, was of trees. Lots and lots of trees. Everywhere. Forested hills, rows of trees between fields, trees lining the highways. Particularly compared to Macedonia and Kosovo, where I’d just spent three weeks, Bulgaria is a country filled […]
NEWS: Big Change in my Travel Plans 2019!
Big Change in my Travel Plans 2019! It’s not often that I make a major change to my travel itinerary. That’s because I’m such a big planner. I actually love pre-researching for my upcoming year’s travels, making notes about all the places I want to see & all the things I want to experience, along […]
Introduction to Kosovo
Introduction to Kosovo The Republic of Kosovo is the youngest country in Europe. It gained its independence as a nation for the first time in 2008 after a tense & bitter war over the territory between Serbia and Albanians living in the region (more on that later). It must be noted that not all of […]
Visiting Four Paws Bear Sanctuary in Kosovo
Visiting Four Paws Bear Sanctuary in Kosovo While researching for my travels through the Balkan countries, one very interesting place I read about in Kosovo was the Four Paws Bear Sanctuary just ouside Pristina, Kosovo. So when I finally reached Pristina recently, I had the bear sanctuary in the fore front of my mind as […]
Costs of Budget Travel in Montenegro in 2019
Costs of Budget Travel in Montenegro in 2019 In June & July, 2019 I spent five solid weeks exploring the gorgeous Balkan country of Montenegro. Highlights included Fjord-like Kotor Bay with its soaring mountains, three historic stone-walled fort towns, hiking in gorgeous pine forests & jagged mountain trails at spectacular Durmitor & Biogradska National Parks, […]
Costs of Budget Travel in Albania in 2019
Costs of Budget Travel in Albania in 2019 I’ve just spend 2 ½ weeks exploring Albania. More specifically, I stayed 18 days and 17 nights. I visited most of the major travel destintaions from the north to the middle of the country. However, I skipped the Adriatic Sea coast and Albania’s ‘famed’ beaches because they […]
Introduction to Albania
Introduction to Albania The Republic of Albania is a small mountainous country situated along the Adriatic Sea on the Balkan Peninsula. It’s been an independent country since 1912, when it gained its independence from the Ottoman Turk Empire. The official religion is Islam, due to the Turkish reign, but the government and people honor religious […]
10 Best Places to Visit in Montenegro
10 Best Places to Visit in Montenegro I’ve just completed five weeks exploring the beautiful, laid-back country of Montenegro. It’s a nation full of mountains, rocks and forests. There are also deep river gorges, pretty glacial lakes and dozens of beaches along the Adriatic Sea. No matter where you go, whether it’s a city, tourist […]