Nestled on the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, Budva entices travelers with its sandy-pebble beaches, ancient history, and vibrant nightlife. As the epicentre of the Budva Riviera, the seaport town treats visitors to lively bars, beach clubs, seafood restaurants, and medieval architecture. For decades, Budva has drawn celebrities to its shores for dreamy Adriatic […]
Albania is a misunderstood country with tons of misconceptions from the outside world. While many people think Albania is a backward, repressive, and chaotic country, that couldn’t be further from reality. Yes, Albania was a Communist nation for over four decades and isolated itself like modern-day North Korea. However, times have changed, and Albania is […]
The Balkans is a vastly underrated region of Europe that receives far fewer visitors than Western European nations. And the landlocked country of North Macedonia (formerly the Republic of Macedonia) sees fewer tourists than any other Balkan country. That’s a shame since this off-the-beaten-path destination boasts beautiful nature, fascinating history, and hospitable locals. Sandwiched between […]
After nearly a year of waiting, I’ve finally arrived in the Balkans. Enthralled by the region’s natural beauty, ancient & medieval history, and overlooked destinations, my Balkan tour officially begins. The first country I had the pleasure of visiting was Serbia, and this landlocked country was a bag of mysteries. It’s among the nations I […]
In the last decade or so, Belgrade, the capital of Serbia has been steadily carving its space as the benchmark for partying in Eastern Europe. There is a reason why it is referred to as the “Berlin of the Balkans” as the city lives and breathes nightlife. There are international events and trendsetting locales for […]
When talking about the Balkans, numerous images, prejudices and stereotypes may come to mind. Some good some bad some outright erroneous. The Balkan peninsula is often depicted and thought of as as a place of extremes, which has sometimes contributed to its somewhat chaotic reputation through the years. But the fact is there is no […]