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...

10.05.16

Montenegro is for the Cats

WRITTEN BY Julie

When we started planning our Balkans road trip, Montenegro was a non-negotiable destination. I think it was the first place we added to the barren itinerary. Why you ask? Over the past several years, a few things had...

Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour: Overlooking Old Town

10.03.16

The Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour: Taking in the Show

WRITTEN BY Drew

“Our guide will be waiting at the fountain holding a Lannister banner.” You know that you are about to be surrounded by other fans, geeking out about Game of Thrones, when you receive this message about the...