Sarajevo is one of those larger-than-life names, with so much attached symbolism that it’s hard to just think of it as a city. But it is just a city, and a pretty cool one at that. I crossed into Bosnia…
More from Dalmatia
Sunshine, pink roofs, aqua water, and lots and lots of tourists. These are the realities of the Dalmatian coast. I’m now in Split, which is a bigger town than Dubrovnik and a major transportation hub (bus, train and ferry), but…
The beautiful Dalmatian coast
Greetings from the beauty and sunshine of Dubrovnik, the “jewel of the Dalmatian coast”, albeit not exactly the undiscovered one. Actually, I have mixed feelings about Dubrovnik. There’s no doubt that this is one of the most beautiful places I’ve…
Not practically neighbours with Berlin
That title is for anyone reading this who might’ve taken “Eurotrip” a little too seriously. Hello from Bratislava, which is – obviously – quite far from Berlin, and no, you can’t get five-star treatment for $1.83… but it is pretty…
World Cup fever
Well, I’ve come full circle, back to Berlin where the tour started, for its conclusion last night. Wednesday was a long drive from Warsaw, stopping only for a quick lunch at a supermarket that gave a clear picture of how…
Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it
This is a difficult entry for me to write, for a few reasons. In fact, this is the third time I’m restarting it. Yesterday, we visited the site of Auschwitz concentration camp. It was difficult, but after all the reading…
Velcome to Poland
Hello from Krakow, Poland, ver the veather is very very vet. Yes, another day, another country. Two, actually, since we drove through Slovakia yesterday to arrive here, stopping for lunch in a small town called Banksa Bystricia. Yes, the fast…
Paprika, anyone?
Hello from Budapest, where it is once again – surprise, surprise – cold and rainy. This is becoming a theme on this trip. Aside from that, Budapest has been an unexpectedly pleasant surprise. I had no idea what it would…
Museums and Mozart
Hello from Vienna. This is just a quick update because I don’t have a lot of time and the keyboard takes a while to type on. Having a great time exploring all of Europe’s beautiful cities. Prague’s Jewish Quarter was…
Rain rain, go away
Hello from Praha, better known as Prague, in the Czech Republic! Yep, I’m officially back on a big tour bus, travelling lazy-style for the next ten days or so around Central Europe. Everyone is super-nice, my roomie is awesome, and…