Tag: Balkans

  • 10 Things to Do in Mostar in 1 Day, Bosnia & Herzegovina

    10 Things to Do in Mostar in 1 Day, Bosnia & Herzegovina

    A view of Stari Most Bridge, with Hum Hill in the background, Mostar

    Despite being the largest city in Herzegovina, Mostar is compact and utterly walkable making it a wonderful place for a short visit. If you only have 1 day in Mostar, especially if you are only passing through on a day tour to Mostar, you will want to make the most of your time. Check out the best 10 things to do in Mostar and have fun!

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  • Getting to Know Bar, Montenegro

    Getting to Know Bar, Montenegro

    Have you heard of Montenegro? Have you been Montenegro? I didn’t know all that much about it before I started researching our trip to the Balkans. This itinerary took us to the town of Bar for one afternoon and night and it was great to get to know Montenegro just a little better.

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  • Riding the Rails – The Joys of Train Travel

    Riding the Rails – The Joys of Train Travel

    Taking to the tracks is such a joy. I know that we are Flying Fluskeys, and flying also makes me a happy girl, but there is something special about a train journey. (I don’t mean my morning commute). People say romantic, honestly, I’m not sure I could call it that, but it is kinda special. Here are some of my absolute favourite train journeys.

    Rosie poses by the carriage door of the Blue Train in South Africa
    The Blue Train in South Africa


    Why I Loved Trains Then

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