Sarajevo is a riveting city. 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
The Best One-Day Tour of Istria, Croatia
Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula dangles off the northwest corner of the country into the Adriatic Sea. Like much of Croatia, the coastline in Istria is the big attraction. However, the interior of the Istrian Peninsula is equally picturesque and has a storied past of its own.… Read the rest
4 Must-Visit Ljubljana Parks
The parks in Ljubljana, Slovenia are fabulous places to visit – for locals and tourists alike. The best Ljubljana parks are the sprawling green spaces, trail etched hills and colorful flower gardens that are just steps from the city center. Spending time in these parks is one of the Best Things To Do in Ljubljana. … Read the rest
How We Got from Ljubljana to Budapest by Train
When traveling through the eastern part Europe, it seems logical to go from Ljubljana to Budapest – and it made sense for our travels, too.
After our two-week stay in Ljubljana, we picked Budapest as our next destination, a natural progression after we had worked our way north through the Balkans.… Read the rest
Two-Year Travel Budget: Our Costs Revealed
When we reveal that we’ve been traveling full-time for two years, it piques people’s interest. After we indulge them with details of all the places we’ve been, they muster up the courage to ask, “How can you afford to travel?” As Americans who are well-past our 20s, but still have a long road ahead until joining the 65+ crowd, we understand the inquiry.… Read the rest