Serbia has never really been a place I've been desperate to visit, but when I came to do the research for where I should visit on my trip around the Balkans by bus last summer, it peaked my interest. Mostly because it's a destination I don't hear many people talk about and so I had no expectations. I promptly added the capital, Belgrade, to my itinerary, and I was so glad that I did! There aren't huge amounts to do but it's certainly enough to fill a couple of chilled out days on an alternative ... Read More
7 Rila Lakes hike and Rila Monastery in Bulgaria
Before heading off on my trip around the Balkans I had never actually heard of the 7 Rila Lakes in Bulgaria, let alone planned to go there. It was only when I ended up with a free day in Sofia and started looking at day trips that I found one of the most popular involved hiking in the Rila National Park to a point where you can see all of the 7 Rila Lakes from one incredible viewpoint. After a quick look through the photos, and knowing I wasn't going to have too many opportunities to get into ... Read More
Meteora day trip from Thessaloniki with Ammon Express
Before starting my Balkans trip I knew that while travelling through mainland Greece I wanted to visit the famous monasteries at Meteora. I initially planned to travel there on my way from Delphi to Thessaloniki but when I looked into public transport options it was trickier than I had anticipated. In this sort of situation I am not adverse to taking a tour and after looking at a few different ones I settled on Ammon Express' Meteora day trip from Thessaloniki. ... Read More
Visiting Delphi from Athens without an organised tour
One of the most popular things to do if you're visiting the Greek capital is to take a day trip to Delphi from Athens. There are many organised day tours offering trips for anybody without a car but I travelled there by public bus because a) it is cheaper and b) I was only going one-way. What I discovered, almost accidentally, was the perfect way to experience Delphi. Here's a little run down of everything you need to know to plan your own trip. ... Read More
5 of the best ancient sites to visit in Athens
I've been seriously thinking about visiting Athens for a few years now and I'm so thrilled that I finally got there as the first stop on my trip around the Balkans this year! I have wanted to see the Parthenon for as long as I can remember but I was surprised by how many other impressive ancient sites there are to discover too. It seems as if there is an amazing archaeological site or museum on every corner of the city! It was tricky but I have narrowed it down 5 of the best ancient sites to ... Read More