Croatia may be a small country, but it packs a pretty big punch. With several distinct regions, over 1,000 islands, and more than 2,500 miles of coastline, there’s a lot to see and do and eat. And with so much diversity in history, cultural influence, geography, and cuisine, you may be wondering how to start and where to go in Croatia. Luckily, the country’s size is small enough to fit all the good stuff in one trip. Regions of Croatia…
We’re in an age of travel, where jet-setting to a different country is not only common, it’s more affordable and accessible than ever before. With budget airlines popping up all over Europe,…
I started teaching English abroad nearly three years ago. I spent two years in the beautiful city of Budapest, Hungary, and am now in Madrid, Spain. The two countries could not be…
I recently spent a week in Northern Ireland, hopping from its capital city of Belfast to its western city of Derry and seeing the country’s stunning nature in between. This includes one…
Budapest tops my list as one of Europe’s most photogenic cities. It’s hipper than Paris, a bit more raw than Vienna, and matches the energy of Istanbul and Berlin. The architecture stuns…
Wandering through the quaint and picture-perfect UNESCO town of Česky Krumlov in Czechia, I didn’t expect to find much street art. When you think of street art in Europe, you definitely don’t…
I recently stumbled upon an article claiming Belgrade, Serbia to be the new Berlin. It got me; I had to read it. Why? Because I, too, love Belgrade and I don’t hear…
I’ve pledged my love for Slovenia multiple times on this blog. It’s no longer a secret. I’ve been twice in the chilly winter months, witnessing this country’s snowy, holiday appeal. I’ve experienced…
Ljubljana may be hard to pronounce (say it with me, Loo-Blee-Awn-Ah), but it’s not hard to love. When I first laid eyes on this quaint European capital, I had just emerged from…
Did some form of travel make it on your New Year resolutions list? It certainly made it on mine. Even though I’m extremely grateful for the travel I’ve been able to experience…