The Balkans
As this Balkan blog approaches our one year anniversary, I’ve been thinking a lot about why we are writing Sofia Adventures and what we hope you get out of it. Since Allison and I both have our own travel blogs (mine’s History Fangirl and she writes...
Macedonia
Macedonia is one of the least-traveled countries in Europe (less than fifteen thousand American, Brits, and Canadians visit here annually – combined!). Yet, this mountainous, landlocked country has so much to offer! There are quirky cities, gorgeous villages,...
Bulgaria
I’m obsessed with Buzludzha. Obsessed. I’ve been three times, but I know a fourth trip isn’t too far around the corner. And it is such a cool place that every time I go, my fiance gets excited to go with me (which is not the case, for say, the...
Macedonia
Macedonia is one of the least traveled countries in Europe, so there’s not as much trip planning advice available online as there is for say Croatia or Greece. Yet this is a shame because Macedonia is a truly wonderful country to travel with amazing natural...
Macedonia
The town of Ohrid and its namesake lake are renowned for their beauty, but even knowing that I was still stunned when I got there and saw it with my own eyes. It’s one of the most photogenic cities in the Balkans, full of wonderful hidden photography spots....
Macedonia
Even among those in the know about Balkan travel, Macedonia is still somewhat of an off-the-beaten-path destination, and there’s even fewer outside of the country who know where to find the best Macedonian shopping. Yet Macedonian souvenirs are not only...
