Explore Veliko Tarnovo street art: we were struck by the large amount of street art in this Bulgarian town. Includes map for a self-guided walking tour.
Balkans Blog Posts
Suggested Turkey and Bulgaria Itinerary: Istanbul to Sofia
A suggested Turkey and Bulgaria itinerary, travelling from Istanbul in Turkey to Sofia via Edirne and Plovdiv, Bansko and Rila Monastery in Bulgaria.
How to get from Macedonia’s Lake Ohrid to Berat in Albania
A step-by-step guide for backpackers and independent travellers on how to get from Macedonia’s Lake Ohrid to Berat in Albania using public transport.
Budapest to Belgrade the Long Way: An Introduction to the Balkans
A 3-week Budapest to Belgrade itinerary. The highlights of the Balkans, travelling from Hungary through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Hercegovina to Serbia.
Impressions of Albania
A travellers impressions of Albania, one of the Balkans undiscovered jewels, including travel highlights and where to go and what to see.
Back in the U.S.S.R. …
Photo essay and thoughts on a new found admiration for unapologetic Soviet and communist-era architecture or the former U.S.S.R.
Serbia Road Trip: Our Experience of Renting a Car in Serbia
Renting a car in Serbia: The highs and lows of our Serbia road trip. Tracking down Spomeniks, following the course of the Danube and battling the potholes.
Monument to the Founders of the Bulgarian State
Monument to the Founders of the Bulgarian State in Shumen, Bulgaria. Completed in 1981. Cubist-style, Socialist-era monument in the former Eastern Bloc.
Visiting Visoki Decani Monastery in Decani, Kosovo
Visoki Decani Monastery in Kosovo is a great place to break the journey between Prizren and Pristina. It is possible to reach by public transport.
Communist-era Architecture in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia architecture – A guide Communist-era architecture in Sofia, Bulgaria. Socialist architecture includes brutalist concrete and impressive monuments.
Electric Utility Box Art, a unique form of Street Art in Sofia, Bulgaria
In Sofia, Bulgaria, numerous electricity transformer boxes / circuit kiosks have been adorned with creative street art. We call it Electric Utility Box Art.
Travel Shot | St. George Church on St. John Mountain in Kotor | Montenegro
Hike from Kotor’s ancient ramparts to St. John Mountain and behind the fort is the lovely Church of St.John. Featured in travel photography of Montenegro.