Bosnia
If you’re visiting beautiful Bosnia and Herzegovina, you’ll likely want to bring back some wonderful Bosnian mementos to remind you of your trip. This small but beautiful Balkan country is full of incredible handicrafts and artisan work that makes it...
Greece
Athens is a majestic city, full of ruins, history, culture, and beauty. But perhaps the best synthesis of all these elements that make Athens so special is the world-famous Acropolis. Meaning literally “highest point of the city,” the Acropolis stands out...
Romania
Bran Castle looms large in many people’s ideal Romania itineraries. Who can blame them? Few castles have such a prominent place in our collective unconscious — even if the Dracula connection is tenuous at best and deceitful marketing at worst. Still, out...
Bulgaria
If you’re planning a trip to Sofia, you’ve come to the right place — literally, we’re the biggest Sofia-themed blog on the internet. We are two Americans who have made Sofia our home, spending the better part of the past few years in the...
Serbia
Of all the cities in the Balkans, Belgrade has a special place in both Stephanie and my heart. It’s the place we return to over and over again – I just wrapped up my third visit and Stephanie’s been twice – and each time, we find new reasons to...
Albania, Macedonia
If you’re trying to decide between visiting Albania or Macedonia, we’ve written this post to help you choose. There are a lot of similarities and differences between the two countries, and while we’d love to suggest you visit both, we know that if...
