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Aug-2013
What are the traditional hungarian dishes that you have try during your trip ? Hungary is the country of Goulash, which is a soup with a meat stew. The traditional Hungarian food in general is really good, don’t be afraid to test it! Hungarian often add Paprika in their dishes, also known as red pepper, […]
Aug-2013
Dubrovnik is fairly known as “the pearl of the Adriatic“. The city is surrounded by crystaline turquoise blue water and the old town and its buildings are absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately the city is crowded with tourists during the day and even at night during the high season. This is definitely not a destination for broke […]
Aug-2013
Herceg Novi is a small town which is worth it if it is on your route. It can be visited in a few hours (we had two hours to visit while waiting for our next bus from Kotor to Dubrovnik). We advise you to stop by to visit the city but not necessarily to spend […]
Aug-2013
Croatia was really one of our favorite places in Europe. We visited a part of the country during a 12-day journey in Dalmatia in September 2010! Here was our itinerary: Budapest (Hongary) - Zagreb - Plitvice National Park – Novalja (Pag island) - Zadar - Split - -Brac island - Ljulbljana (Sloveny) We have visited Dubrovnik in another 12-day journey in the Balkans in […]
Aug-2013
It’s really something you cannot miss while traveling in the Balkans: rafting in the Tara Canyon! Not only you will have fun with 2 -3 hours of rafting, but also you will be amazed by the stunning scenery! How to go for rafting in the Tara Canyon? 1) You can go your own way, stay […]
Aug-2013
Heart of the nightlife in Montenegro, Budva is a resort crowded with Russian tourists who meet there to enjoy its beautiful old fortified center, beaches and especially its many bars and clubs! But don’t worry, the festive atmosphere of this small town also attracts many backpackers, especially as Budva is well situated to make a […]
Aug-2013
The Balkans have some excellent typical dishes that you will easily find in each country of the area. The trouble is that when we spend 2 weeks in the Balkans, we can not see a burek or a cevapi from near or far at the end of the trip! It is therefore recommended not to […]
Aug-2013
Mostar is a small town in Bosnia and Herzegovina known for its,Ottoman style Old Bridge (Stari Most) between the Muslim and Croatian part of the city. It is not only gorgeous but also very rich in history, because of its ethnic diversity, as Croatian, Muslim and Serbian people share the city and used to fight […]
Aug-2013
In addition to the many specialties of the Balkans, there are also some typical dishes in Macedonia, including many dishes in terracotta pots and lots of cheese ! What to eat absolutely Macedonia ? The tavče-gravče, which is really THE national specialty, a dish of beans in a terracotta pot with a tomato sauce. The […]
Aug-2013
Ohrid is a pearl of the Balkans, with the great advantage of being still preserved from mass tourism and really cheap ! An amazing spot surrounding a lake of the same name with crystalline blue water. Its small Byzantine churches, narrow streets, small pebble beaches… this was definitely one of the highlights of our trip […]
Aug-2013
Kotor is a small, pleasant and charming town but already very touristy. Expect high prices (much more expensive than the city of Budva). The closest you get to the border of Croatia and Dubrovnik, the highest prices are. What to visit in Kotor ? Kotor is known for its bay. Climb the fortress to have […]