Eastern Europe really is a treasure trove for travellers. From incredible architecture and epic nightlife, to gorgeous mountains and beautiful beaches, this diverse and delightful part of the world really does pack it all in. That’s not to mention the fairytale castles, the quirky coffeehouses, the rattling trams and the fiery Rakija! Ohhh it’s all […]
Category Archives: Eastern Europe
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Nov
Nov
Have you ever heard of Ostrava? Nope me neither! Or at least I hadn’t until I headed there as part of my eastern Europe summer tour. Tucked in the corner of Czechia (formerly known as the Czech Republic), this unassuming little city barely makes it onto the tourist radar, meaning it was exactly the sort […]
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Oct
Ever heard of Lviv? Nope, nor had I before I started my trip to Ukraine and began learning more and more about this gorgeous gem of a city located in the west of the country. A UNESCO World Heritage-listed town, Lviv, with its great culinary offerings, artistic flavour and coffee obsession sounded right up my […]
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Oct
I honestly couldn’t believe how wonderfully cheap Eastern Europe was when I toured the region. And every time I’ve been back since, I’ve still been amazed by the incredible value visiting this part of the world offers – especially compared to Western Europe. It really is a beauty of a budget travel destination and I […]
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Oct
Snuggled over in the east of Europe, Romania often feels like the land time forgot in this part of the world. Out of the countries I’ve wandered across in this continent, Romania consistently stood out as a destination belonging, at least in part, to a different age. Even as recent as 2018, it felt hard […]
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Oct
Oct
I bl**dy loved Bulgaria. Quite honestly, it’s as simple as that. In fact, out of all 12 countries I’ve travelled in eastern Europe, it’s only Bosnia Hercegovina and Montenegro that came even close to toppling Bulgaria from my top spot. For 1, Bulgaria is incredibly cheap – a massive plus point in my budget travel […]
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Oct
Oct
Let’s be clear here peeps, you need to get to Kotor in Montenegro and you need to do it soon! For while this gem of Adriatic beauty has been discovered by travellers, it’s not yet overrun with them. However, if nearby Dubrovnik is anything to go by, it soon will be! For Kotor is every […]
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Oct
Oct
The hidden gem of Bosnia Herzegovina is a traveller’s delight. Snuggled in the midst of the Balkans, this country is just creeping onto the tourist radar and as such, prices are still low, crowds are still thin and the scenery is truly spectacular. Of course, no one can discuss visiting this country and not touch […]
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Sep
Sep
Let me spell it out quite clearly from the beginning – I was absolutely amazed by Belgrade in Serbia. Honestly, I had quite limited expectations about this city (and Serbia in general), which were almost entirely due to the fact I’d failed to do any research and was therefore appalling ignorant about the whole place! […]
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Sep
The beautiful city of Novi Sad, situated in the north of Serbia, is probably most famous for the EXIT music festival that happens here every July. Visit at any other time of the year however, and you’ll find a laidback, very local city that oozes friendly charm, unpretentious sophistication, culture, history and some gorgeous surrounds. […]