Kyoto had been one of the places we were most excited to return to during our Japan trip. After visiting Japan for the first time 17 years earlier, I knew there were …
City Breaks
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We’ll be honest with you: Mostar is busy. By mid-morning in peak summer, the old town is packed, the souvenir stalls are bursting at the seams, and the bridge is swarming with …
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We came for the cute pictures of the old houses, but stayed for its people and vibes! We visited Berat as part of our Balkan road trip, and weren’t expecting to like …
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Sarajevo is one of those cities that stays with you long after you leave. The friendly people, the impressive history, the food… we could go on. We loved the city so much …
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Updated July 2026 You could ask yourself ‘how much can you really see in 24 hours in Hong Kong?”, and that would be justified. But, as it turns out, quite a lot! …
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We never meant to fall for Gjirokaster. This UNESCO World Heritage site in the hills of southern Albania wasn’t actually on our radar until we started planning our Albania road trip. But …
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Of all the cities we drove through on our Balkan summer, Sarajevo hit differently. It’s not just another Euro capital with a lot of old buildings and good coffee (which it has, …
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Do you have only 24 hours in Skopje? This quirky, underrated capital of North Macedonia packs a surprising punch for a one-day stopover. Skopje is anything but ordinary! Whether you’re passing through …
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Tucked away in the heart of North Macedonia, Ohrid is one of those rare places that still feels like a secret. While most travelers flock to big-name European cities, Ohrid offers lakeside …
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After three years in Sweden, it was finally time to pay Gothenburg (Göteborg) a visit, and only on the way out. Can you imagine?! But luck was on our side; we visited …