Trying to work out the best way from Sofia to Bucharest can be confusing, because the bus, train and flight all have very different trade-offs. I’ve spent a lot of time on Balkan buses, and I travelled around Romania by bus and BlaBlaCar, so I know how long these journeys can feel. The cheapest option…
If you’re wondering whether Bosnia and Herzegovina is safe to visit, the short answer is yes. It’s one of my favourite Balkan countries to visit, and I’ve found Bosnians to be incredibly friendly and welcoming. There are a few things worth knowing though, from landmines off the marked trails to pickpockets in Sarajevo and Mostar….
Trying to pick the best time to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina can be tricky, because every season gives you a completely different trip. Bosnia is one of my favourite Balkan countries, and I visited in spring, when even the bus out of Mostar wasn’t full. Summer brings 35°C heat and the biggest crowds, while winter…
Bosnia and Herzegovina isn’t often somewhere people consider when they’re looking for an outdoor-friendly holiday but it’s one of my favourite Balkan countries to visit. But nature lovers will be blown away by the beauty of this relatively unknown Balkan gem. In fact, few people realise that the country’s terrain is predominantly mountains and valleys;…
Working out what to eat in Bosnia and Herzegovina can be tricky when every bakery sells five kinds of pita and half the menu is words you can’t pronounce. Bosnia is one of my favourite Balkan countries, and I’ve lived next door in Albania since 2017, where burek and baklava are part of everyday life…
Romania is a unique and special country, thanks in large part to its size and the way that its towns and cities are so spread out. What this means for budding travellers hoping to explore the country at their leisure is that the country bends itself to your time schedule. Only have a week in…
Before you head to the land of endless rolling hills, dramatic mountain ranges, incredible Romanian castles, and medieval towns that is Romania, there are a few things that are important to know. You’ll want to think about exactly how expensive travelling around Romania is, how safe the country is, the top places to visit in…
Romania might be the very best country in Europe to enjoy a road trip. It’s a deceptively massive country with all of its villages, towns, and cities separated far apart from one another. No two cities are anywhere near each other in Romania, and so the country is sending every visitor an open invitation to…
Timisoara is Romania’s third-largest city, after the capital of Bucharest and the second city of Cluj-Napoca, and yet it is a city that is often overlooked, with so many tourists heading to the smaller historical city of Brasov instead. But Timisoara is an incredible, colourful, and vibrant city that should not be overlooked. The city…
Romania is an enormous country, and much of its landscape is made up of mountains, hills, and valleys. Situated yourself in the centre of Transylvania and you’ll find yourself on a perfectly flat valley plain that spreads out for miles, but on every side of you on the horizon is a jagged and harsh mountain…