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A Guide to Travelling in Split, Croatia

A Guide to Travelling in Split, Croatia

When trying to decide where we would stay for a couple of weeks after the tourism conference in Turkey, we immediately thought of Croatia. After some research, we decided on Split, which is the second largest city in the country – it’s not too big, but not too small. Split is an excellent base for going on ...
Soaking up Sarajevo: 5 Days in Bosnia's War-Torn Capital

Soaking up Sarajevo: 5 Days in Bosnia’s War-Torn Capital

The plane dipped below the dark clouds and a mountainous terrain revealed itself beneath us, blanketed in a dense fog. Dariece and I both peered out the window and to our surprise (and dismay) we saw a light skiff of snow painting the hilltops that surrounded Sarajevo. The capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina was where we ...
Travelling in Europe: Highlights From Two Months On The Road

Travelling in Europe: Highlights From Two Months On The Road

As of today, we are exactly two months into our Europe trip! It’s hard to believe that just two months ago we were lazing on Puerto Rico’s lovely beaches, and before that, pet-sitting in Barbados and Grenada. Prior to arriving in Europe, we had spent the past two years travelling and living in tropical countries, ...
Travel Macedonia - A cheap European Country

North Macedonia: The Ultimate Travel Guide

Macedonia (FYROM) is one of the most scenic Balkan countries and in this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about travelling in Macedonia. Nestled in between Bulgaria, Serbia & Kosovo to the north, Albania to the west and Greece to the south, this tiny mountainous country has a lot to offer travellers. From ...
Top 5 Most Scenic Road Trips in Ireland

Top 5 Most Scenic Road Trips in Ireland

Despite being the second most populous island in Europe with over 6 million people, Ireland still has a lot of pristine countryside and diverse landscapes to explore. There’s no better way to visit the rolling hills, craggy coastlines and shimmering lake countries, than by hiring a car and driving yourself (check out Alamo.com for deals). As ...
Speaking at The World Tourism Forum in Istanbul

Speaking at The World Tourism Forum in Istanbul

In October, we received an invitation to speak at the World Tourism Forum. The formal invitation named Mr. Kofi Annan (the former UN Secretary General) as the main speaker, and in previous years the president of Sweden was a speaker, as were many other top executive officers and political figures. Obviously this email was spam, why would ...