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…
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…
Yesterday’s itinerary had an early morning and Day 1 had lots of walking, so today you can sleep in a bit, if that’s your style. Once you’re well-rested, let’s start today’s itinerary! Late morning: Jewish Quarter Next to Old Town Square lies Prague’s Jewish Quarter, a former ghetto with a long history. Luckily this area…
On Day 1, you introduced yourself to Prague. Now it’s time to explore more of the city beyond the Old Town. I’d recommend getting the 24-hour transit pass for 110 CZK (about $5 USD) to cover this itinerary since it takes you to different ends of the city, but you could also opt for one-way…
My parents raised me to be a traveler. I’ve experienced almost as many countries as I have birthdays, and many of those trips were with family. My mom takes planning a trip to the extreme, filling a binder per trip with daily itineraries and pre-purchased admission tickets and Google Maps printouts and Rick Steves city guides. I learned from…
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