Highlights of a week in Sarajevo
How to spend a week in Sarajevo. I mentioned on a previous post that I came to Sarajevo on a last minute impulse. It was a place I was curious about. So when the opportunity came I took …
Looking back at 2017…and forward to 2018 (it will be a year of changes)
Looking back at 2017…and forward to 2018 2017 was not outwardly the most exciting year on the blog. We spent most of the year in Split (Croatia) setting up a base and getting temporary residency for a …
Why Sarajevo is a Microcosm of everything that’s wrong with the Balkans
Why Sarajevo is a Microcosm of everything that’s wrong with the Balkans I just got back from Sarajevo. I’d like to be able to say that Sarajevo is a beautiful and interesting place, marvel at its …
Why you should travel solo
Why you should travel solo I’m in Sarajevo as I write this after spending the last week visiting my mother in Budapest. The plan had been to go back to Split but Lissette had said to me “why don’t you …
Visiting Korčula Town (a.k.a “Little Dubrovnik”)
Visiting Korčula Town (a.k.a “Little Dubrovnik”) Korčula Town is nicknamed “Little Dubrovnik” – like nearby Dubrovnik it has fortress walls and towers lining the exterior of the town, with …
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Australia
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Australia. There is no better place to revive your sense of adventure than Australia. From pristine beaches and breathtaking national parks to sophisticated cuisine and …
Why you should visit Bol (Brač Island, Croatia)
Why you should visit Bol (Brač Island, Croatia) Bol, on Brač island, is one of our favorite island towns in Croatia. So what makes Bol so special? Unlike Hvar town or Korčula town, Bol doesn’t have …
Split to Makarska by bike
Split to Makarska by bike This post won’t interest many readers. But if you’ve ever thought about riding your bike along the beautiful coastline between Split and Makarska then you might find it …
Italian City Rumble! Venice, Rome or Bologna – which should you Visit?
Venice, Rome or Bologna – which should you Visit? Updated August 2024. Two Italian tourism heavyweights and a city most people associate with lunch meat. But wait, don’t be too quick in dismissing …