Our arrival in Dubrovnik was a sharp contrast to the five peaceful days we had just spent in Montenegro. As we got closer to the old town, we were swept up by the stream of tourists speaking a cornucopia of different languages trying to squeeze through the Pile Gate. Very few of these voices were […]
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay of Kotor
Hooked on driving after our Macedonia road trip, Chris insisted on us getting a car in Montenegro, which is famed to have some of the most beautiful drives in all of Europe. Our destination after Montenegro was actually on the way, so we decided to do a round-trip car rental from the Dubrovnik Airport. We […]
All About Stari Most in Mostar
After four nights in Sarajevo, Chris and I moved south down Bosnia and Herzegovina to the historic town of Mostar. Mostar is renowned for the iconic Stari Most (Old Bridge), a 16th century bridge built by the Ottomans that is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture. Stari Most is the lifeblood […]
Sarajevo’s Somber Sunsets
Our next stop after Macedonia along the Balkan Peninsula was Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although it is one country, the terms “Bosnia” and “Herzegovina” refer to geographic regions of the country. The borders between the two regions are vague, but Bosnia makes up the bulk of the geography in the north and Herzegovina a small section […]
Macedonia’s Heavenly Food and Wine
A huge reason why we loved Macedonia so much was the country’s out-of-this-world cuisine. It is a delightful blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influence, all rolled up in an excellent growing climate for fruit, vegetables, and wine and local expertise with dairy products. The result? Absolutely delicious and mostly healthy meals served up at a […]
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