When it comes to history, Bosnia & Herzegovina has probably one of the most devastating out there. People might think of events like the Holocaust or 9/11 as abysmal, but the Bosnian War of the early 1990's often gets overlooked. It's a tragedy within itself that many don't know of what had happened-- that said, … Continue reading Destination: Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
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While in Split, I took several day trips to other parts of the region, including a few islands just off the coast. That said, this post won't just be about Hvar (as written in the title), but rather one of the day trips I did to it and nearby islands. An all-day affair, it was … Continue reading Destination: Hvar, Croatia
After three nights in Dubrovnik, I continued my journey through Croatia by heading to Split. Known for its beaches and Roman history, this coastal city is also a popular tourist destination, as it's also where people can visit nearby islands like Hvar or Brač for nature and nightlife. Compared with Dubrovnik, the city of Split is … Continue reading Destination: Split, Croatia
Whilst in Dubrovnik for vacation in May, I also took a day trip to Montenegro, as it wasn't too far away. I was interested in seeing more of the Balkans and had heard good things about Montenegro so as to visit. That said, I opted for an organized tour for convenience, and I spent my … Continue reading Destination: Kotor & Budva, Montenegro
A fantastic week in Iceland was done, but I wasn't done traveling yet in May. In fact, it was just the beginning, as I would be spending the next two weeks in the Balkans. Home to countries such as Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia, this particular region of Europe has drawn in a … Continue reading Destination: Dubrovnik, Croatia