With a few notable exceptions, the countries and travel destinations found in the area of Eastern Europe are some of the least well-travelled in the continent. Enjoy a glimpse into the region as I continue to dive into its fascinating complexity.
You can rarely experience a country’s natural beauty and one of its greatest cultural treasures in one go. But that’s what you get with a day trip to the Seven Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery …
Visitors to Romania rarely miss the chance to experience the region of Transylvania. Many head straight to Brasov or the region’s fortified churches. But one destination not to miss is the captivating medieval city of …
Looking at travelling to northern Greece and don’t know where to go? You’re likely visiting Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city, but few travellers think to visit Kavala, a smaller city just a few hours away. Kavala …
I didn’t fully appreciate the mountains of Bulgaria before visiting for the first time. But after experiencing them even just a little, I knew I wanted to come back and hike in them. One of …
Many travellers to Bulgaria don’t know where to add to their visit. And even if they do come across a good option, such as visiting Belogradchik, it’s hard to know what to expect. Is a …
Istanbul can be a convenient city to travel from when visiting the Balkans. The city has one of the largest airports in this corner of Europe and is a great place to spend time, whether …
Longing to get away from the gloom and freezing weather of winter in Europe? Well, you don’t even have to travel far for it, with quite a few winter sun options in Europe and nearby …
When you think of popular European capitals, the city of Sofia is probably a little way down the list. The capital of Bulgaria isn’t especially well-known, but it does see its fair share of tourists …
If you don’t know what to expect when visiting Bulgaria, you’re not alone. I had no preconceived ideas about the country when I first went, and my planning was honestly very limited. At that time, …
Given the many cities I travelled to in Romania, it’s a little surprising that the city of Cluj-Napoca was perhaps my favourite big city stop. Found in the country’s northwest, it is considered the unofficial …