Still Exploring Herzegovina. Part II.

Last week, we shared our journey through the underrated region of Herzegovina, and the destinations that both impressed us and reminded us of other locations from our prior travels around the globe. Today is Part 2 of that post, where we bring you more of Herzegovina. 4. Konjic or we […]

Exploring Herzegovina Beyond Mostar. Part I.

Earlier this year, we (almost) visited seven countries in five days. Wait … we did what? Because we constantly preach against hopping from one country to another and usually prefer a slow, immersive way of travel, I think we owe you an explanation. No, we didn’t drastically change the way […]

War in Sarajevo: Tunnel of Hope and Roses

The first thing I noticed after getting off the plane in Sarajevo was the mountains. Towering on all sides, they dominate the horizon, their steep slopes cloaked in lush alpine forest. These mountains have shaped Sarajevo for centuries, restricting its growth to the narrow valley, while positioning it along key […]

War. What is it good for. Mostar Edition.

Any time we mentioned we were traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the first question was always the same: “Isn’t that the place with the war?” Yes. But the war ended 30 years ago. It’s safe. Don’t worry! That answer was usually met with a head shake and a muttered comment […]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: One Country, Two Regions, Three Nations

What is a country? It’s a strange question, especially from someone who has traveled extensively.  But the answer is not quite as simple as a glance at a political map might suggest.  We have been to countries that no longer exist (Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, USSR), regions that used to be countries […]

Surrounded by Van Gogh

By Victor / March 19, 2021

Earlier this month, we went to see one of the hottest shows in Chicago right now – The Immersive van Gogh Exhibit. The exhibit allows visitors to explore masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh through 360-degree digital projections and an atmospheric light and sound show. Sitting in a large hall surrounded […]

A “Ruined” Vacation in Mexico

By Victor / March 11, 2021

Soft light of the early morning sun was gently seeping through the canopies of trees as we made our way through the jungle.  Waking up super early and driving in a half-awakened state for two hours from Puerto Morelos was totally worth it as we were rewarded by spending the […]

Did I Do That?! Driving in the UK

By Julia / March 5, 2021

Please start with our previous post to learn how and why I ended up driving through rural England. In May 2018, we flew to London to spend 5 days in southwest England.  By the time we walked out of Heathrow airport, it was three hours later than we planned.  The […]

“You Almost Killed a Man!” or Why I No Longer Drive on Our Trips

By Julia / February 26, 2021

We were in a tiny Peugeot, in a small Spanish city, staring at a road, going up the hill.  The car was manual, the hill was steep.  Victor, who happened to get a traffic ticket two days before we left for our trip and thus didn’t have his driver’s license, […]

Welcome to Glastonbury, UK or Why is Everyone Naked?

By Julia / February 18, 2021

It was late afternoon, and we were having tea.  But it was not just any tea, and it was not just any afternoon.  We were in Bath, one of the most beautiful cities in England, surrounded by rows of elegant houses built in a classical Georgian style, housing world-class museums, […]

Top 5 Beaches in Riviera Maya, Mexico

By Victor / February 11, 2021

Yes, you’ve read this right.  We are writing about beaches, and we are ranking them!  You can now safely unsubscribe.  This travel blog is hopelessly ruined.  In all seriousness, we are not beach people and rarely spend our vacations on a beach.  In a normal year, you are more likely […]

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