After a quick stopover in Zurich and a transfer through Bangkok, we finally made it to our next destination, Cambodia! Siem Reap The first stop of our visit to Cambodia was the popular town of Siem Reap, in the country’s north. It’s popularity with tourists has grown considerably over the past 20 years, with more […]Read Post ›
The last European destination on our around-the-world ticket was Budapest, Hungary. We had previously spent two nights here, on our way from Croatia to Romania, but this was not nearly enough time to fully explore the city! Budapest From the moment you arrive in Budapest, it is obvious that the city was once a cornerstone […]Read Post ›
Nearing the end of our European leg, it was time to fly over the English Channel and explore the city of London! London Our first activity was high tea at the Shard with our friend Shan! Anne met Shan four years ago whilst travelling in New York and developed a strong friendship which has been […]Read Post ›
After another delayed bus, we finally arrived in Belgium late in the afternoon, looking forward to our three quickfire days in Brussels. Brussels The first thing on our minds was to pinpoint where to try the finest Belgian chocolate, beer, moules et frites, and waffles – the quintessential quartet of Belgian cuisine! Our foodie tour […]Read Post ›
During this trip it has continually astounded us that Europeans can take a weekend trip overseas! This is something out of reach for Australians – even if it is a long a weekend! Searching Skyscanner we found cheap flights from Bucharest to Amsterdam! So, in true impromptu style, we flew to the capital of the […]Read Post ›
Travelling further south, we arrived by train into the famed capital of Romania, Bucharest! Bucharest After being told by numerous locals in Transylvania that we would not enjoy Bucharest, we were a little apprehensive about spending three days in the capital. Our first impression matched their descriptions of a relatively ‘dirty’ city centre, but we […]Read Post ›
When you travel for 6 months, time is not the major consideration. Rather, cost is often the deciding factor! So, to travel from Bosnia & Herzegovina to Romania we took a long winded journey by bus; Jajce to Zagreb (5 hours) and Zagreb to Budapest (5 hours) where we took a short 2 day break, […]Read Post ›
Sarajevo Taking a 3 hour bus from Mostar, we arrived in Sarajevo; ready to explore Bosnia & Hezegovina’s capital city! Sarajevo is an interesting city, most prominently known for the siege that occurred during the Bosnian war. It is also the city where the assassination of Franz Ferdinand took place, triggering the commencement of WWI. However, […]Read Post ›
Crossing the border into Bosnia & Herzegovina, our first stop was the popular town of Mostar, situated on the turquoise Neretva River. Bosnia & Herzegovina is truly a fascinating country, with incredible cuisine, kind-natured people, and some spectacular landscapes. However, the impact of the war remains evident throughout the country, despite the conflict concluding over two […]Read Post ›
We continued our journey through former Yugoslavia and travelled south, crossing the Croatian border into Montenegro! Kotor Upon arrival in Kotor, our base for exploring southern Montenegro, we were pleasantly surprised that our Airbnb accommodation overlooked one of the many town squares, with multiple food and drink options within metres of our apartment! The town […]Read Post ›
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