Balkans Road Trip Update, Part Two

WRITTEN BY Julie

For the previous update on our Balkans road trip, see Part One here. I asked Drew today if it is too soon for another big road trip update post. I like writing them but have been trying to wait, to allow time to...

10.19.16

The Death of Yugoslavia

WRITTEN BY Drew

I’ve learned more about the rise and fall of Yugoslavia in the past month than in any of my European history classes in school. Our history lesson was most visually impactful in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina,...

10.17.16

Autumn Arrives in Sarajevo

WRITTEN BY Julie

We were in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina when fall arrived. It wasn’t gradual. One day it was hot, all sunscreen and tank tops and flip flops. The next day, we were buried under throw blankets and digging...

Mostar sniper tower: view from the 7th floor

10.12.16

How We Broke Into the Former Mostar Sniper Tower

WRITTEN BY Drew

Near the Old Town of Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, lies a concrete shell of a building. Today, it is completely abandoned, with no sign that it was once a thriving, modern, Croat bank, with a shiny glass facade...

10.10.16

Perast, Montenegro: A Journey Back in Time

WRITTEN BY Julie

Once upon a time there was a tiny village called Perast, home to families who made their lives from the sea. Fishing, marine exploration, shipping – life revolved around the water. As is always the case in...

Balkan Food: best washed down with the local rakija

10.07.16

The Beginner’s Guide to Balkan Food and Drink

WRITTEN BY Drew

Here’s what no one told us about the Balkans: you cannot escape from the food. The Balkan countries have a long history, and have been combined into one kingdom or territory at many points. To say they share a...