How to Spend 3 Days in Prague
Prague was our first base when we started travelling full-time 5 years ago. We’ve been back six times since then and have spent a combined 7 months in this beautiful city. It’s still our favorite city …
Things to do in Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
Plovdiv Vs Sofia Plovdiv is a very, very different city than Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. Whereas Sofia has grand boulevards and Soviet era architecture, Plovdiv (Bulgaria’s 2nd largest city) has …
Visiting Sofia (Bulgaria). One of our favorite Balkan capitals…
Visiting Sofia (Bulgaria). One of our favorite Balkan capitals… When we were planning our trip through Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey, I figured that Sofia would probably be the least impressive …
Taking the Train from Thessaloniki (Greece) to Sofia (Bulgaria)
Taking the Train from Thessaloniki (Greece) to Sofia (Bulgaria) Update February 2024: the Thessaloniki – Sofia route seems to be temporarily suspended. Looking at the official Greek …
Should you visit Thessaloniki? (Greece)
Should you visit Thessaloniki? (Greece) I wouldn’t tell anyone that Thessaloniki has to be visited. That would make me a liar. I also won’t tell you that it’s a very attractive city. It’s not. BUT it …
The Best day trips from Lecce (Puglia)
The Best day trips from Lecce I recently wrote about Lecce and on why it is the most beautiful city in Puglia, Italy. But it also makes a great base to explore many of the other highlights in the …
Travel guide to the most beautiful city in Puglia: Lecce
Travel guide to Lecce (Puglia) We spent a month in Lecce, enjoying this city and exploring nearby towns on daytrips. It’s a beautiful region, with incredibly friendly locals and some fantastic …
The Best views in Prague
The Best views in Prague One of the great things about Prague are the views. There are hills, towers and gardens all around the city that have great views over the historic center. We’ve walked …
Great Day Trips from Brno: Mikulov and Lednice
Great Day Trips from Brno: Mikulov and Lednice. One of the great day trips from Brno is to the pretty towns of Mikulov and Lednice. Both are located in South Moravia (within a few kilometers of the …