Mostar is such a beautiful town in Bosnia and Herzegovina – one that we were so glad to make a stop off at on our journey after Sarajevo. One of the things about Mostar for us was how quiet and friendly it was in comparison to other places. Another thing we loved was…
Category: Backpacking
Backpacking as a Girl in the Balkans
Before going backpacking in the Balkans with my best friend (also female), I had a lot of people ask me how safe it would be, whether I would be okay and all those general questions. Honestly, some of the places in the Balkans were the safest I’ve felt. Out of the entire backpacking…
What to do in Split, Croatia?
Split was our planned party destination on our trip (Kotor, Montenegro being the unplanned one) and it was amazing. Split is a great destination for party-lovers who want to be able to chill out on the beach, take photos in a stunning old town and do a little bit of exploring. Clubbing and…
What to do in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
On our Balkan Trip, Sarajevo was one of the best cultural hubs – with a rich, diverse history and so much to do and see. Two or three days is perfect here if you’re passing through, before moving onto some other places in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Unfortunately our bus from Kotor in Montenegro…
One of Europe’s most underrated destinations: Kotor, Montenegro
I loved Kotor – it being my joint favourite city of my Balkan Backpacking Trip with Skopje in North Macedonia. Many backpackers described Kotor as being the backpacker and cheaper version of Split – and I can somewhat agree. But I also think that Kotor holds it’s very own charm – home to…
Highlights of Podgorica, Montenegro
Entering country number 4 on our trip around The Balkans: Montenegro. Getting into Podgorica from Shkoder is quite easy on small minibuses crossing the border, and we arrived in Podgorica with an afternoon to try and explore all the highlights. You really don’t need more than a few hours to see the sights…
Why You Should Add Shkoder to Your Itinerary
Shkoder, or Shkodra, is a beautiful city in Northern Albania close to the border with Montenegro, and in my opinion, not nearly talked about enough. On Instagram especially, Albania is getting plenty of attention however this is mostly in the south, with the beaches. I would highly recommend a trip up north, to…
Travelling to Tirana, Albania?
What to Do, Where to Go and What to Eat Albania was our third country on the route, and probably one that we’d heard most about due to the increasing tourism. Albania is a beautiful country and the buses are incredibly cheap – around 40p within the city and about £2 for trips…
Skopje: What to do and Why to Visit North Macedonia’s Capital
I hadn’t really heard of Skopje as a tourist destination before I visited and I was blown away the country – North Macedonia is one of the places I definitely want to go back to – for the food, the people and the scenery. It is also such a cheap destination – eating…
What to do in Sofia, Bulgaria
Bulgaria was the first stop on our backpacking trip – I spent a couple of days here solo before my friend joined me. This meant that I got a few days to explore, make friends with people in the hostel and discover what this beautiful country had to offer. Rila Monastery Day Trip…