Sibiu is a beautiful city in Romania and should absolutely be included in your itinerary. The historic center is full of gorgeous buildings and squares with pedestrian only passages connecting everything. Whether you come to admire the architecture, stroll the historic streets, or enjoy a coffee in one of its many cafes, Sibiu is a …
Timișoara sits in western Romania and was my introduction to the country. Here, you’ll find a beautiful historic center, loads of parks, and a fascinating museum telling the story of the Romanian Revolution in 1989. So, if you find yourself passing through the city like I was, here’s how I recommend you spend one day …
Szeged is the third largest city in Hungary and is located in the very south of the country. While so many visitors to Hungary just focus on Budapest, there’s more to see in this country beyond the capital city. As I traveled through Europe on a long backpacking trip, I found myself needing to go …
Subotica sits in the very north of Serbia and is a gorgeous city with loads of art nouveau architecture. Strolling the streets of the center of the city is a delight because it feels like no matter where you look, you have a good view and some interesting architecture. This helped to make it my …
Novi Sad is the second largest city in Serbia, but it’s one that I enjoyed more than Belgrade. Its pedestrian only area was a delight to explore, the fortress offered great views of the city and Danube River, and it was just a beautiful city. While you could take a day trip to Novi Sad, …
I took two day trips from Belgrade. The first was to eastern Serbia and the second to western Serbia, which in my opinion, featured better mountain views and scenery. On this day trip, you can ride the historic Sargan Eight Train, explore Drvengrad (a wooden village that was originally constructed as a film set), and …
While most tourists to Serbia will inevitably spend time in the capital city of Belgrade, I think it’s worth escaping the city on a day trip. While there are several Belgrade day trips to choose from, I chose a guided tour that would take us to the highlights of Eastern Serbia. Specifically, we’d be stopping …
Belgrade is the capital of Serbia and there is a lot to see in this city. You’ll find museums, pedestrian only streets, the historic fortress perched on top of a hill, and so many churches. In this post, rather than talking about everything you can do on your visit toyed Belgrade, I’m going to focus …
Durmitor National Park is a hiker’s paradise in northern Montenegro. While so many people just focus on the coastal regions of Montenegro, it can be lovely spending a few days in the mountains as you hike across trails and take a break in nature. There are plenty of trails to keep you busy for days, …
Durmitor National Park is located in northern Montenegro and is a hiker’s paradise with dozens of trails interweaving through the park. These trails range from paths through forests to rocky, mountain views to lakes with plenty more in between. Honestly, one of the hardest things about visiting this region is trying to decide where to …
