Skopje, Macedonia is a city I didn’t know much about before I visited. It’s the capital of the country and there’s more to see here than you might expect. From memorials to one of Skopje’s most famous residents to a fantastic Holocaust Museum to views of the city and plenty of history, there’s something for …
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and odds are good you’re going to be starting or ending your trip to Bulgaria in the capital. There’s not a traditional Old Town, but there are plenty of interesting things to see from churches, ancient ruins dating back thousands of years, and even more. For first time visitors, …
Climb the hills for views of the city, wander the Old Town and Kapana Districts, and marvel at one of the best preserved ancient theaters in the world. Plovdiv only may be the second largest city in Bulgaria, but it certainly has a lot of things to see. With one day in Plovdiv, you can …
Bucharest is the capital of Romania and it’s a very popular starting point for trips to Romania. While it’s true that I think Transylvania is more exciting, many flights arrive to Romania in Bucharest and therefore I think it’s worth spending at least one day in Bucharest. Learn about the history of Romania as you …
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 …
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, …
Berat, Albania is a lovely, compact city to visit that’s home to a castle and plenty of wandering lanes. It’s a picturesque city and some of the charm just comes from walking the streets of the historic city center. It doesn’t take a lot of time to see the highlights of Berat, so it deserves …
La Paz is one Bolivia’s capitals (the other is Sucre) and it’s a city where most travelers will stop while passing through Bolivia. While there are so many interesting day trips from La Paz, I also think it’s worth spending a little time in the city itself. Nearly one million people call this place home …
Sucre is one of two capitals in Bolivia. La Paz is the administrative capital and where you’ll find the legislative and executive branches of government, but Sucre is the official capital and is home to the judicial branch. So not only is Sucre a big city in Bolivia, but it’s also an important city. It’s …
Quito is the capital of Ecuador and a fun city to explore. It’s the city where I saw the most international tourists, but since so many people are heading to the Galápagos Islands, many end up spending at least one day in Quito during their trip. From colonial architecture to seemingly endless churches and cathedrals …
