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
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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
After having a mid-morning snack (or "lunch," however you see it) of an Icelandic hot dog, I continued my first full day of visiting Reykjavik. That morning, I'd already seen the highlights of the city center, including the Hallgrimskirkja, the Tjörnin, the Sólfarið, and the Harpa Concert Hall. It was then a matter of venturing a … Continue reading Destination: Reykjavik, Iceland (Part 2)
Iceland had been high on my bucket list for a long time; I'd especially been planning to go since my first year in France. However, I knew that I had to save some serious money-- being an assistante, I made less than minimum wage, so it wasn't ideal. This year as a lectrice, though, I made more money, and … Continue reading Destination: Reykjavik, Iceland (Part 1)
