The Balkans
One thing I love about traveling the Balkan Peninsula is just how stunning this part of the world is. Outside of the region, people think about decaying buildings and crumbling roads, but when you get here you find fairytale castles, gorgeous Balkan beaches, museum...
Bulgaria
Pernik is the second largest town in Western Bulgaria after Sofia, and there are many reasons why a visitor to Sofia would want to visit. The most popular reason is to attend the Surva Festival of Masquerade Games, which is a gathering of Kukeri dancers from across...
Greece
Is there any place that conjures up the image of romance faster than a sunset on a Greek isle? While Greece is full of amazing places to visit, some Greek islands and cities are more romantic than others. Here is our guide to picking the perfect place for you to...
The Balkans
Balkan animals are a lot like the Balkans in general, super chill and they absolutely DGAF if you’re there or not. Mostly they just want to relax and have a good time. They can be cheeky buggers when they want, or they can be total BOSSES. Here are fifteen...
The Balkans
Since the Balkan peninsula is located in southeastern Europe and borders on some of the most beautiful seas in the world, there are literally hundreds of stunning beaches here. It’s possible to have great beach days from May through September on the mainland,...
Greece, Turkey
There are a million and one reasons to visit Istanbul and Athens. They’re both amazing ancient capitals with millennia of history, art, and architecture to appreciate. They both offer amazing culinary experiences. And they are both great budget destinations...
