Bulgaria, What to Do
Whether you love opera or you’ve never been before, the Sofia Opera is an elegant way to spend an evening in the city. And it won’t break the bank! Here’s everything you need to know to plan your night, from how to go to the Sofia Opera, how to get...
Turkey
Istanbul is the kind of city that poets and writers love to pen odes to. Whether they write about the city with beauty, sorrow, or hilarity, I always love to come across a tribute to the city tucked away inside novel, poem, or essay. Here are twenty-five of my...
Montenegro
Whether you’re putting together your own Montenegro itinerary or simply looking for an extra dose of wanderlust, Montenegro is a country that is both gorgeous and inspiring. While Montenegro is becoming known for its beautiful coastline which rivals...
Slovenia
Lake Bled is the stuff of Instagram legend. But there’s much more to Bled than just one or two pretty spots. Here’s are our picks for the most Instagrammable places in Bled plus hotel recs. The Most Instagrammable Bled Hotels Some of the best lake views...
Bulgaria
When I first visited Sofia in 2016, it didn’t immediately seem like a street art destination. I’d just spent a month in Athens, where street art is literally everywhere, and Sofia appeared far barer. However, there are several street art initiatives and...
The Balkans
Flags have a way of inspiring, and Balkan flags are no different. They also tell the stories of their countries’ struggles to achieve independence from empires abroad and sometimes from each other. Many flags were chosen to honor their countries’ pasts,...
