Greece
Crete and Rhodes are two of the most popular Greek islands to visit, and I’d love to suggest you do some Greek island hopping and visit both. However, if you’re looking for a quick island getaway and only have four days or less, then it doesn’t make...
Turkey
While my first trip to Istanbul was from Rome, my most recent four trips were all from Sofia, so I’m well-versed in how to easily get from Sofia to Istanbul. Your options are to fly (the most expensive but most pleasant way to go) or to take the sleeper train or...
Turkey
While we love, love, love shopping anywhere in the Balkans, shopping in Turkey is a special adventure that truly must be experienced firsthand. Between haggling at the Grand Bazaar, awakening your senses at the Spice Bazaar, and perusing the antiques in Cukurcuma,...
Turkey
I keep returning to Istanbul over and over again. It was this city that first prompted me to start traveling internationally. This was back in 2011 before I’d been anywhere outside of the US except for a day trip to Mexico. But the call of Istanbul was too much...
Bulgaria
Are you planning a trip to Borovets for skiing or hiking and need to know how you’ll return from Borovets to Sofia when your trip is over? Here’s everything you need to know to plan your return trip back to Sofia by bus, private transfer, and taxi. Note...
Bulgaria
Planning a ski or hiking adventure in Borovets and need to know how to reach the resort town from Sofia? Whether you’re leaving for Borovets directly from the Sofia airport, or you plan to enjoy a few days in the city before you go, here’s everything you...
