Caves and Castles in Slovenia
What do you think of when you hear “Slovenia”? If you're like most people, you're probably just like, “Slo-where?” Slovenia isn't exactly the most...
5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Scotland
Despite weather that can change in an instant and a pricey British pound, there sure are a lot of things to love about the country...
Hunting for Harry Potter in the UK
You could call me a *bit* of a Harry Potter fan. I went to midnight book release parties wearing home-made HP t-shirts in high...
An Adventure on the Emerald River
Picture-perfect cities with dragon bridges and castles. Fairy-tale-like lakes. And now a body of water known as the “Emerald River.” If I hadn't spent...
Visiting the Museum of Broken Relationships
I've been to all sorts of museums around the world — museums dedicated to history, art, science, war… But no museum has been quite so...
8 Things You Might Not Know About Bulgaria
Chances are, Bulgaria isn’t a country that’s high up on your travel list. It was fairly high on mine before this summer simply because...
Smitten With Split
After coming off the high that went along with walking the walls of Dubrovnik on a perfect (if hot) summer day, I wasn't sure...
Review: Hotel Luxe in Split, Croatia
Yes, I usually tend to travel on a budget (I AM a student, after all…). But I don't really completely fit into the typical...
Walking the Walls of Dubrovnik
When I first discovered that my Busabout trip would only be briefly passing through the Croatian city of Dubrovnik, I was a bit bummed....
Albania is Weird: An Intro to a Fascinating Country in Europe
For any Albanians randomly stumbling across this post in 2020 or beyond, I would like you to note that this post was originally published...
My One-Night Stand With Parga
My relationship with Athens just didn't work out. As much as I had wanted to love Greece's capital, the reality was that we just...
The Monasteries of Meteora
“Suspended in the air.” That's the literal translation of Meteora, one of mainland Greece's most popular destinations. And this UNESCO World Heritage site certainly...
Athens, I’m Just Not That Into You
Dear Athens, It was never supposed to end up this way between us. We were supposed to fall deeply, madly in love. I was...
In Photos: Glass Lanterns in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
In Turkish, the place is called Kapalıçarşı, or “Covered Market.” But that just doesn't have the same ring to it or sense of awe as...
Visiting Gallipoli as an American
Growing up in America has definitely given me a unique view of world history. A unique and biased view, many could argue. Yes, my...
Soaking Up History in Bath, England
I definitely have preconceived notions when I hear the phrase “spa town.” I think fancy upscale hotels, plush bath robes, insanely expensive food, and...
What’s it Like to Travel with Intrepid Travel in Eastern Europe?
It's no secret that I've wanted to visit Eastern Europe for quite a while. But, as much as I dreamed about it, the region...
