We were in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina when fall arrived. It wasn’t gradual. One day it was hot, all sunscreen and tank tops and flip flops. The next day, we were buried under throw blankets and digging...
Near the Old Town of Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, lies a concrete shell of a building. Today, it is completely abandoned, with no sign that it was once a thriving, modern, Croat bank, with a shiny glass facade...
Once upon a time there was a tiny village called Perast, home to families who made their lives from the sea. Fishing, marine exploration, shipping – life revolved around the water. As is always the case in...
Here’s what no one told us about the Balkans: you cannot escape from the food. The Balkan countries have a long history, and have been combined into one kingdom or territory at many points. To say they share a...
When we started planning our Balkans road trip, Montenegro was a non-negotiable destination. I think it was the first place we added to the barren itinerary. Why you ask? Over the past several years, a few things had...
“Our guide will be waiting at the fountain holding a Lannister banner.” You know that you are about to be surrounded by other fans, geeking out about Game of Thrones, when you receive this message about the...
