Here are my top recommendations for Croatia:
Walk the walls of the old town of Dubrovnik, getting an eagle-eye’s view of the inner city, the outer islands, and the open sea
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WHERE, you might ask? It’s what we call Croatia. Officially known as the Republic of Croatia, it was once a part of the former Yugoslavia after WW2, declared its independence in 1991, and is currently a candidate for membership in the European Union.
Capitol: Zagreb
Official Language: ...
Here are my top recommendations for Bosnia & Hercegovina:
Enjoy some rahat lokum (Bosnian sweets, much like Turkish Delight)
Check out Islamic culture and the Turkish souvenir shops while strolling along the old cobblestone streets of Mostar
Where?
How did I get here, you might ask? Well, quite literally, it was a crazy journey from Seattle to Chicago, to Galway (Ireland), to Dubrovnik (Croatia), to Serbia & Montenegro, and finally here. Trust me when I say my return journey was just as …
World-famous Wrigley Field.
You heard it here first, kids. The Chicago Cubs are going all the way this year! No more Bartman, no more curses, no more excuses. Let’s go, Cubbies!
Spoken like a true Cubs fan…I am ever hopeful. Plus, if it doesn’t work out, there’s …
Bathing suits in Brazil come in two sizes: small and smaller. I spent a LOT of time looking for the former.
In the place that invented the “Brazilian” wax, a bikini is a staple.
My bathing suit from Seattle just was not going to cut it. But, where to start? Having heard …
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) When one thinks of Rio, one automatically thinks of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor), the statue of Jesus that stands atop Corcovado mountain, overlooking the city. In a city of extremes, it is the ultimate irony: blessings upon a city proud of its reputation for lasciviousness….
Between me getting my Brazilian visa only one day before departure and my travel companion Hana “Lil’ Crooked Legs” Krivonozkova (a literal translation of her Czech sir name) being majorly delayed by a security breach at LAX, we barely made our flight from NYC to Brazil. We …
I am sitting here sweating while waiting for my Brazillian visa to arrive, since I’m supposed to leave on Monday for Rio de Janeiro. If I don’t get my visa tomorrow, they will not allow me to board my flight. This is a problem!
So, as I sit here waiting for …
Syttende Mai is Norway’s Constitution Day, and has similar significance to the USA’s 4th of July. It celebrates the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in Eidsvoll on May 17, 1814.
In Oslo, the children parade past the Royal Palace carrying flags.
The National Day is celebrated throughout the …
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