Nottingham is a city with great nightlife. Having lived in Nottingham for a year, and spent a few weeks in the city over the last couple of months, I’ve been working on my bucket list of Notts bars. In the name of research, I’ve been busy checking out some of the best bars and seeing… Read More Where to Drink in Nottingham: My Top 10 Favorite Bars
Accommodation is one of the things that can make or break a trip. For me, staying at Jollyboys in Livingstone made a fantastic trip even better! If you’re looking for accommodation in Livingstone, this hostel has it all. Here is my full review! Location: The location was ideal for exploring both Livingstone and Victoria Falls.… Read More Hostel Review: Jollyboys Backpackers Lodge and Camp, Livingstone
Lusaka is the chaotic, bustling capital of Zambia, a land-locked country in southeastern Africa. As my first trip to any city on the African continent, Lusaka surprised, intrigued, and overwhelmed me all at the same time. I hope to travel more in Africa and see how it all compares! I don’t have very many pictures… Read More What To Do In The Zambian Capital, Lusaka
This has to be the best thing I’ve done on my travels to date: flying over Victoria Falls in a microlight. This was the first thing I did in Livingstone, so it was the first time I ever saw the falls—by flying over them! The flight starts by meeting your pilot and getting strapped in.… Read More Flying Over Victoria Falls in a Microlight
Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world, lies on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it should be on the top of any “must-see” list in southeastern Africa! Victoria Falls’ original name is Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means “the smoke that thunders.” One trip and you’ll see why! There is so… Read More Victoria Falls: The Smoke That Thunders
Lake Kariba is the largest man-made lake in the world, and it forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is a perfect daytrip from Lusaka, the Zambian capital! The biggest attraction is undoubtedly the Kariba Dam, a hydroelectric dam which is the source of most of Zambia’s power. Lake Kariba and Siavonga, the town… Read More Visiting Lake Kariba and Siavonga: A Perfect Lusaka Daytrip
My visit to the Zambian capital, Lusaka, has been off to an incredible start. Zambia is the first country on the African continent I have ever visited—everything is so different from what I’m used to. Wondering what it’s like in Lusaka? Here’s an insight into what I’ve been experiencing the last few days! These are… Read More 5 Things You Should Know About Lusaka, Zambia
The Balkans is a region located in southeastern Europe that generally comprises the countries of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece. It is one of the most underrated yet stunning areas not just in Europe, but possibly the whole world! I recently traveled to the western half… Read More 15 Signs You’ve Traveled in the Balkans
There is no doubt about it… London is one of the most expensive cities in the world. There’s so much to do and see in London (like these 25 places you can’t miss), and you never seem to have enough time or money. While London is expensive (to the point where you feel even breathing… Read More How to Do London on the Cheap
Postojna Caves is one of the largest cave complexes in the world, and located in central Slovenia. It is, in fact, a real-life version of Gringotts from Harry Potter! Massive caves, train rides, stalactites and stalagmites—Postojna is really just missing a dragon or two and huge quantities of wizard gold. Here’s everything you need to… Read More Visiting the Real-Life Gringotts: Postojna Caves
On my most recent trip to Ljubljana, I gave myself a few days to explore more of Slovenia outside of the capital. Lake Bled is one of Slovenia’s most popular tourist destinations, and with good reason! The beautiful lake is complimented by its picturesque island, watched over by a castle on a hill, and surrounded… Read More A Lake Bled Daytrip from Ljubljana
Ljubljana (pronounced lee-yoob-lee-yana) is a mouthful to say, but is still absolutely worth visiting. I arrived to the Slovenian capital knowing next to nothing about the city, only to find that is an incredibly charming and underrated European capital. While you can see most of the main sites in a day, I’m definitely glad I… Read More Charming Ljubljana: A First-Timer’s Guide to the Slovenian Capital
On my most recent trip to Croatia, I finally made it to the capital city: Zagreb. I only had one day to explore, but I did my best to make the most of my limited time! Zagreb is full of Austro-Hungarian architecture, al fresco cafes, and lots of squares and parks. If you have only… Read More One Day in Zagreb
The island Lokrum is the closest island to Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and one of my favorite spots in Croatia! It is a great way to escape the crowds from cruise ships that inundate the Old Town during the day. Here’s everything you need to know about this island daytrip! Lokrum is a nature reserve, full… Read More Lokrum: A Perfect Dubrovnik Daytrip
“If you want to see paradise on Earth, come to Dubrovnik.” –George Bernard Shaw Nearly two years ago, I visited Croatia for the first time. I fell in love instantaneously with Dubrovnik, the coast, the scenery, the sea, everything. I knew that tourism would only increase in the upcoming years: this jewel of the Adriatic… Read More Dubrovnik: 10 Tips for Visiting the (Increasingly Popular) Jewel of the Adriatic
Montenegro is a small country in the Balkans with some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe. I was continually amazed at the beautiful landscapes, from mountains to lakes, from coastal towns to the sea. The country has a lot to offer and in my brief stay I know I only uncovered a small part… Read More Highlights of Montenegro
The Dervish Monastery (or tekke) in Blagaj is located in an incredibly beautiful and picturesque part of Bosnia & Herzegovina. Set into a rocky cliff face, the tekke is located next to the Buna River, giving the whole area a feeling of tranquility. The tekke complex is joined with two restaurant/cafes across the river by… Read More Visiting Blagaj Tekke in Bosnia & Herzegovina
The city of Mostar, in the southern Herzegovina region of Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH), suffered vast damage during the Bosnian War from 1992-1995. Today, this city is characterized by its picturesque Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the famous Stari Most bridge, and for remaining intensely divided between the Bosnian-Muslim-east side, and the Bosnian-Croat-Catholic-west… Read More Mostar: Divided Yet Delightful
The capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina still retains its reputation as a war-torn city under siege. In reality, it’s an incredibly vibrant and fascinating city with different cultures constantly mixing. The territory of Bosnia & Herzegovina was under the rule of the Ottoman Turks for centuries, something which is still evident today—meandering around the Old… Read More Sarajevo, Where East Meets West
Every once in a while, I stay somewhere that’s so nice I feel like I discovered some secret place that (for some reason) isn’t shouted from the rooftops. Hostel Bongo is one of those places. If you are looking for accommodation in Belgrade, STAY HERE! This is one of the nicest hostels I’ve ever stayed… Read More Hostel Review: Hostel Bongo, Belgrade
