Destination: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Along with countries such as Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, I'd also wanted to visit Slovenia while spending two weeks traveling the Balkans in May and June. I was, unfortunately, on a time crunch, since I was focusing most of my visits on Croatia, reserving the others (Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina) for day trips. That … Continue reading Destination: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Crazy Travel Stories #8: That One Time I “Netflix-and Chilled” in Zagreb…

*Disclaimer* ...no, the title isn't what you think it is. While in Zagreb for my holidays in May and June, I spent the first two nights Couchsurfing at someone's home. Prior to that, I'd reached out to hosts in regards to staying with them, but many were either busy, out of town, or already hosting … Continue reading Crazy Travel Stories #8: That One Time I “Netflix-and Chilled” in Zagreb…

Destination: Zagreb, Croatia

My five nights in Split were long, but packed with activities. From exploring the nearby islands (e.g. Hvar) to day trips to Plitviče Lakes and Bosnia & Herzegovina, I was constantly out from morning to evening-- that said, I found my time in Zagreb a much-more relaxing affair, all the while seeing a good amount … Continue reading Destination: Zagreb, Croatia

Destination: Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina

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

Destination: Plitviče Lakes National Park, Croatia

If you ever go to Croatia, there's a large chance that you would be visiting Plitviče Lakes National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, this nearly 300-square kilometer natural park is filled with tumbling waterfalls and clear-as-day lakes which offer plenty of stunning views (and plenty of photo memories to take home). While … Continue reading Destination: Plitviče Lakes National Park, Croatia