We have just started traveling the countries in the European region. We move slowly but enjoy getting to know each country. Below we share more about the places we love along the way.
Hiking in the Caucasus Mountains is both breathtaking and challenging. We set out on the famous Mestia to Ushguli trail in Georgia, but completed a three-day version ending in Khalde instead. With glaciers, ancient Svan towers, and remote villages along the way, this trek is one of the most unforgettable journeys in Svaneti. In this […]
A dear friend of mine from college is going on an eight-day vacation in a campervan to Scotland with her husband. I couldn’t be more excited for them! This post is specifically for them. It includes all the highlights we recommend, along with a few tips we’ve learned along the way. Since I’m asked this
It’s the drama of the fjords that captured us. The water—so pristine and impossibly clear—beckoned us to dive in. Until we spotted floating ice, which quickly made us reconsider. Towering cliffs surround the fjords, creating a landscape that left us in awe of its sheer scale and grandeur. It’s as if the landscape rose high
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For nearly a decade, Trin and I have lived as full-time nomads, immersing ourselves in the rhythms of life across every continent.We’ve wandered through the jungles of South America, camped along Australia’s rugged shores, lost ourselves in the charm of European alleyways, and soaked in the deep histories of Asia and Africa. We explored our
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A steady drizzle falls from the sky like soft tears onto the pavement. The delicate persistence darkened the red splashes of a Sarajevo rose at my feet. This rose is a wound in the pavement created by a mortar explosion during the siege of Sarajevo. The explosions left behind craters and blast marks. Local artists
Stunning landscapes abound, but there are moments when a dramatic peak or majestic vista can leave me speechless. Hiking in northern Albania offers such experiences. Although hiking in southern Albania is certainly worth the trek, we found the north to be even more captivating. The Accursed Mountains (cursed mountains) is the portion of the Alps
Hiking in Albania doesn’t require rental cars or expensive taxis to access great trails and there are lots of options. Every town we visited had a beautiful backdrop of mountains that provided trail heads within walking distance. We won’t claim to know where the best hiking in Albania is because we haven’t traversed every trail,
The fragrance of jasmine fills the streets, and flowerbeds overflow with roses of every color. Artists have converged to create buildings that are far more than just functional, turning Tirana, Albania into a photogenic city with their architectural designs. The rugged mountains in the backdrop add the finishing touch to Tirana’s beauty. Very few cities
Nestled within the snow-capped Galichica Mountain Range, Lake Ohrid contains crystal clear waters with visibility extending down to 22 meters (66 feet). This lake, enriched with a biodiversity that boasts an estimated 45 million acre-feet of water, is the equivalent of 379,884 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Lake Ohrid spans across North Macedonia and Albania. Approximately 64%
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The aroma of fresh bread filled the air as Gaius pulled new loaves from the oven. Although he was a slave, he ran this small bakery, built into the front of the House of the Faun. Gaius opened the door to let the aroma waft down the basalt stone street, drawing in more customers. He
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