Herceg Novi, once the hottest spot to vacation in Yugoslavia, is now a relatively sleepy coastal town in Montenegro now overshadowed by far by Kotor and Budva to the south. Supposedly Herceg Novi is a busy place in the summer, but it didn’t maintain that same energy into October. Still, Herceg Novi is a wonderful…
When you visit Mostar, you’ll likely see ads for a greater Herzegovina tour that includes Blagaj, a small village mostly known for the tekija or Dervish monastery that sits next to the source of the Buna river. If you have more than just a day in Mostar, definitely consider spending a few hours checking out Blagaj.…
After Sarajevo, Mostar is THE destination city for backpackers, day trippers, and other travelers in Bosnia & Herzegovina. As cultural capital and most well-known city in the Herzegovina region, it’s not to be missed. Whether you find yourself here for just a few hours on a day trip or for a few days (habitually adding…
One of the biggest mistakes travelers make when visiting Bosnia & Herzegovina is only seeing Sarajevo. And as much as I absolutely adore the city itself, it’s also a great starting point for day trips that take you into the countryside. Come along with me as we explore two medieval towns: Travnik and Jajce. If you…
Day 1 introduced you to Sarajevo and Day 2 went in-depth about Bosnia’s history, so let’s slow things down a bit for Day 3. There’s still lots to do, but today’s agenda allows time for sleeping in, having a longer meal or afternoon coffee, hitting souvenir shops, or catching up on any of the activities…
Good morning! I hope you’re well-rested after a long Day 1 in Sarajevo, because there’s plenty on this Day 2 agenda as well. Let’s get started: Morning: Tunnel of Hope Tour Meet your guide from Sarajevo Funky Tours at 9am for this half-day excursion to the Tunnel of Hope. It starts with a drive out…
When I arrived in Sarajevo, the only thing I knew about the city was that Franz Ferdinand was shot here, triggering WWI. Beyond that, nada. Sarajevo quickly stole my heart, and I wholeheartedly recommend that you spend as much time in this magical city as you can. This three-day itinerary is the bare minimum, in…
Dear Sarajevo, We were truly strangers before we met. I didn’t know much about your reputation beyond what happened here one day in 1914. I had no expectations of you, and sometimes that’s the best way to start. From the moment I arrived, you stole my heart. I won’t say it wasn’t a rocky beginning–one…
Want to explore more? Check out Travel With Me: Novi Sad, Serbia.
After a few frankly disappointing days in Belgrade, I navigated the train north to Novi Sad, the second largest city in Serbia. With a population of about 300,000 people, it’s significantly smaller and often seen as a good day trip from the capital, but I think the city deserves a few days of exploration. Here…
See more of Bulgaria: 10 Things You’ll Love About Sofia, Bulgaria and 4 Amazing Day Trips in Bulgaria
While I love Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, you’d miss out on so much of the country by only sticking to the city. Instead, you can use Sofia as your base to go on a day trip or two (or four). Use this guide to choose your ideal excursion based on your interests: 1. Nature and adventure:…
While some people don’t love Bulgaria’s capital city, Sofia spoke to me. I visited the country for the first time in July, but the five days I spent there didn’t feel long enough, so I came back in August for six more. Now I’m dreaming of a third trip to see even more. Until I…
I’ll remember salsa dancing in Zurich with my best friend, twisting and turning among locals and expats. I’ll remember the adorable Italian girl in the bottom bunk in Copenhagen who spoke a few words of English and used “spatula” for “hairbrush.” I’ll remember finding seedless watermelon in Novi Sad, a holy grail after months of…
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