Transylvania, Romania’s central region, is not as spooky as it is portrayed in the book ‘Dracula’. The region charms visitors with its medieval towns, iconic castles, and opulent churches. And no, there aren’t any vampires here… at least, that’s what they say.
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6 Sights in Sarajevo
Bosnia’s capital city, Sarajevo, is truly where East meets West. Here, humble wooden Ottoman shops juxtapose the luxurious Austro-Hungarian residences in the old town. Further down into the new city, are Sarajevo’s gritty communist blocs, alive with bars, the art scene, and the U.N.’s permanent mission to Bosnia.
Serbia: The Heart of the Balkans
Many tourists skip the Balkans, thinking that it’s dangerous, or that there’s nothing worth seeing. The Balkan years ended over a decade ago, so the region is completely safe and there are a million things worth seeing! Serbia is the heart of it all, and a great place to start. Belgrade
A weekend on Lake Ohrid, the “Balkan Pearl”
Ohrid, a town in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, is a popular tourist destination for Eastern Europeans, for its affordability and range of activities. The entire town and lake of Ohrid are UNESCO World Heritage sites, for their ancient cultural significance and natural beauty.
Put Bucharest on Your List
Bucharest, like many capital cities in Eastern Europe, is often overlooked. When I told people I was going to Bucharest, they asked me, “Why would you go there?”. Even in Romania, passing travelers told me to skip it. I didn’t have a choice, I was flying out from Bucharest and ending my three-month long Balkan…
Cuban Nightlife: 8 Unforgettable Evenings
Cuba, once a forbidden fantasy, is now America’s closest tropical paradise, only 110 miles offshore. Two things put this island nation on the map: iconic drinks and infectious music. Put those together, and you’re bound for some incredible nightlife. From Humphrey Bogart to Al Capone, Havana was where America’s classic rich and famous (or infamous), went to…
Veg Dining in China: In Style and On a Budget
This past summer I had the opportunity to backpack through China for a month, and though the country is beautiful, and the people are friendly, the biggest surprise was the food. I always liked American-Chinese take-out, but had only had a few different dishes, because most things weren’t vegetarian. Even in New York City, when…
Cuban Cuisine: from 5 cents to 5-star
Until the late 1990’s, private property and business was forbidden, therefore all restaurants were government owned. This made prices incredibly inexpensive, that way all Cubans could afford it. However, despite the communist parties strive for absolute equality,..
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