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On shaky legs and with ragged breath, we crested the mountain plateau of Vidova Gora, Croatia. We had been steadily climbing uphill for nearly two hours – one hour and fifty-six minutes, to be exact – but we weren’t celebrating quite yet.… Read the rest
As the capital of Bosnia Herzegovina, Sarajevo has a long history that tells a mesmerizing story. The must-see Sarajevo sights span several centuries – and are concentrated in the heart of the city.
We created a Self-Guided Free Walking Tour of Sarajevo to help other travelers see and understand those top sights.… Read the rest
Before we arrived in Belgrade, Serbia, we had a few expectations (always scary, right?). We expected a buzzing Balkan city.
Fascinating Socialist-era architecture. Signs in Cyrillic. What we didn’t expect was to find amazing craft beer bars in Belgrade – but we did!… Read the rest
Swimming counter-clockwise from where our Koh Chang snorkeling boat was anchored, we reached the far side of the small, rocky island. There was no one else around, except for the fish that idly swam a few feet below us.
The sun made its first appearance of our Koh Chang day trip and illuminated the sea floor in a spectrum of vibrant colors.… Read the rest
If Pristina is the modern face of Kosovo, Prizren is a glimpse into the past. The preserved city center is made up of cobblestone streets, ancient mosques, centuries old churches and numerous bridges that straddle the Prizren Bistrica River.
Overhead, a medieval fortress looms on the hilltop, keeping an eye on the city of Prizren below.… Read the rest
Cape Town has a bright and colorful city center that is steeped in history and culture. We made time to explore the area with out Cape Town Self-Guided Walking Tour.
While it’s possible to see many of the sights by simply walking around, Cape Town sightseeing is best done with a plan in mind.… Read the rest
On our first trip to Southeast Asia – a 2-month long adventure – a Cambodia Itinerary was not in our plans.
At the last minute, however, we rearranged our route to include a stop in Siem Reap to see the Temples of Angkor – and it would have been a huge mistake to miss it!… Read the rest
The charming – and quirky – city of Lviv, Ukraine features a well-preserved Old Town, an abundance of nature, a slew of odd sights and a fascinating history.
During our stay, we discovered numerous things to do in Lviv, Ukraine and compiled a list of our top 10 recommendations.… Read the rest
For most travelers, the purpose of taking a train is to get from Point A to Point B. However, there is a scenic train in Slovenia that navigates through stunning landscapes.
This makes the sole reason for riding the Bohinj Railway the spectacular scenery that passes by just outside your window.… Read the rest
Prague’s Old Town is awash with an array of colorful and intricately-detailed buildings, many of which are centuries old. We strolled the streets wide-eyed; we were in awe at every turn.
However, as stunningly beautiful as Prague is up close, leaving the curving cobblestone lanes of the Old Town to seek out vantage points offered some breathtaking landscapes.… Read the rest