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A Day in North Macedonia

A Day in North Macedonia

The Republic of North Macedonia, or North Macedonia is a landlocked country that borders Albania, Greece, Bulgaria, and Serbia. I did not know much about North Macedonia when I started the tour but I did not want to leave.    Must Know Before You Go 

A Day in Kosovo

A Day in Kosovo

Kosovo gained its independence from Serbia in 2008 and is recognized as a sovereign state by over 100 UN countries. It was interesting to see how this newly independent country operates. There is a lot to admire from this country and I look forward to 

A Day in Albania

A Day in Albania

I used Albania as a starting point for my tour. I heard great things about Albania and how it is going to be the next Greece or Croatia, but more affordable. I wanted to dedicate an entire vacation next time so I am only visiting 

Quick Guide to 3 Days in Istanbul, Turkiye

Quick Guide to 3 Days in Istanbul, Turkiye

My trip to the Balkans was divided into two portions, one with my family and the other with my friend. My family’s trip was coming to an end so we made our way to Istanbul to prepare for their direct flight in two days. Meanwhile, 

48 Hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia

48 Hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia

I have been looking forward to this trip for a few months now. I had a great time when I visited Plitvice and have been dying to return to Croatia. This time, I am traveling south to the beautiful coastal city of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is 

10-Day Itinerary: The Balkans

10-Day Itinerary: The Balkans

I spent about two weeks traveling through the Balkans; specifically Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Turkiye, Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo, and North Macedonia. Below is an outline of my itinerary. Click on the country for quick guides and photographs in those respective countries.  Itinerary:   Day Date 

Adventures in Huacachina, Peru

Adventures in Huacachina, Peru

It was my birthday and I wanted to make it memorable. I decided to make a trip down to Huacachina to enjoy the dunes. Lima to Huacachina is about a 5.5 hour bus ride. I decided to do a tour with Peru Hop for $149 

Quick Guide to 4 Day in Lima, Peru

Quick Guide to 4 Day in Lima, Peru

On my way home from Bolivia, I made a quick stop in Lima, Peru. Instead of doing the major attractions that Peru is known for, I decided to just focus primarily on Lima and the dunes of Huacachina.    Must Know Before You Go When 

Quick Guide to 2 Days in La Paz, Bolivia

Quick Guide to 2 Days in La Paz, Bolivia

La Paz is a beautiful city with great culture and food. I had two lovely days here and could have added a few more. Transportation La Paz is quite hilly and people use cable cars to get around. The cable cars are easy to navigate 

Quick Trip to Uyuni Salt Flats

Quick Trip to Uyuni Salt Flats

I wish I could say that my experience at Uyuni Salt Flats was amazing, but it was far from it. Your experience is contingent on who is a part of your group tour and how engaging your tour guide is. To go to the Salt