Albania is a wonderful country located in the Balkans region of Southeast Europe. It has a coastline on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas and shares borders with Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece. It’s one of the smallest countries in Europe that many know nothing about, so we wanted to introduce some fun facts about …
If you’re traveling to the Balkans you’re in a fantastic time. The Balkans are one of our favorite regions we’ve been in Europe. However, before you travel the Balkan region there are some Balkan travel tips you should know. When it comes to Balkan travel tips we should clarify what we mean by “Balkans”. Where exactly is the …
Wondering where to go in Croatia? Croatia continues to pop up on more travelers’ radars as a hot destination. The medieval walled coastal cities are backdrops to popular TV Series and movies, while the region of Istria could be confused with Tuscany with its artisan products and hilltop towns. When I first visited Croatia back in 2013, I thought of …
On our last European tour, we spent almost half of our time on a trip traveling the Balkans. Every country and location has something unique to offer, from Albania to Romania. The Balkans are slightly less traveled than Western Europe. They are more affordable and are filled with friendly locals. There are so many awesome cities in …
There is rarely a destination that is only for one type of tourist, but some go beyond. The Croatian island of Hvar seems to deliver on almost all levels. There are some fantastic things to do in Hvar, and you definitely won’t be disappointed with the number of choices here. It is a posh island …
Ljubljana happens to be Slovenia’s largest city and capital, but you wouldn’t know it. It has been named the greenest European city and features the largest pedestrian city center that is just brimming with life. Citizens and tourist alike love to drink coffee by the gorgeous riverfront. Our first day in Ljubljana we spoke to a …
Kotor is one of those places to visit in Montenegro that everyone must visit. The travel buzz about Kotor, Montenegro, is swirling, and it’s quickly becoming one of the best places to visit in Europe. When considering where to spend a summer in Montenegro, Kotor is a natural choice. This Adriatic gem is appearing on everyone’s travel radar, and …
The former capital of Yugoslavia may not be filled with beautiful architecture, but there are plenty of fun things to do in Belgrade for all to enjoy. Belgrade is one of the most interesting capitals in Europe. The Balkan city has much more than first meets the eye. Once you delve deeper you’ll find a thriving …
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There are so many wonderful things to do in Ljubljana, you will probably feel overwhelmed when you visit. I’ll never forget a local cafe owner comparing Ljubljana to a little girl in a dress. She’s cute and charming, but never to be taken to seriously. We spent a week cafe hopping around Ljubljana and found …
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So many things to do in Skopje, so little time. The capital city of Macedonia is, without a doubt, one of the most interesting cities I’ve been in. Skopje is very well connected with other Balkan cities like Pristina, Tirana, Thessaloniki, and Sofia and is quickly becoming a hot destination on the Balkan travel route. …