Budva is a beach town in Montenegro known for being a place to party. It’s just about 2 ½ hours from Dubrovnik and 30 minutes from Tivat and Kotor. While Budva has a reputation for its party scene, it is a historic city with a beautiful walled city beside the sea. It’s somewhat like (read more)
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What to Do in Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor is beautiful historic walled city just about 2 ½ hours south of Dubrovnik. Seeing a couple of photos was enough to convince me to add Kotor or our itinerary for our Balkans trip. Kotor is a popular destination for people doing day trips from Dubrovnik. But instead of taking a day trip, we decided (read more)
What to Do in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is so beautiful that it almost does not feel real. The city is one of Croatia’s most popular tourist destinations, and it has become more popular after becoming a filming location for Game of Thrones. One reason why Dubrovnik is an especially appealing travel destination is that it is more affordable than other European (read more)
Travel Destinations Inspired by Game of Thrones
Today I am sharing Travel Destinations Inspired by Game of Thrones since the new season of the show starts on Sunday. My husband watches Game of Thrones, and I haven’t been able to really get into it. But I love travel destinations inspired by Game of Thrones. Purely by coincidence, I have been traveling to GOT filming (read more)
What to Do in Mostar, Bosnia
Mostar is a small historic city and UNESCO World Heritage site conveniently located between Sarajevo and Dubrovnik. The old town of the city is so beautiful that it looks like it was lifted from a fairy tale and brought to life. While you could opt to take a day tour from Sarajevo to Dubrovnik, I (read more)
3 Travel Outfits I Love
How do you go about packing? Some people pack clothing following a certain color scheme, while others plan out every outfit. Over time I have created my own system. I pack three types of travel outfits that I love and bring on every trip. Let me break it down for you. 1. I always pack a (read more)
What to Do in Sarajevo
Sarajevo is a vibrant city that bridges Eastern and Western culture. It is small enough to see in two days, and its location makes it a logical stop between Belgrade and Dubrovnik. After a press trip to Serbia, I planned to meet Charles in Dubrovnik, and with three extra days on my hands, it only (read more)
What to do in Indianapolis
It took me eight years, but I have finally started to explore Chicago’s neighboring cities. First I went to Milwaukee, then Madison, and I spent last weekend in Indianapolis. Indianapolis is just 3 1/3 hours from Chicago, and it’s just the place to go if you want to spend a weekend exploring somewhere new. Indianapolis’s (read more)
Exploring Madison
I instantly said “yes” when I was asked to judge the Wisconsin Milk Marking Board’s Grilled Cheese Showdown in Madison. I love grilled cheese, and I had been looking for an excuse to visit Madison. Instead of just going up for the day, I took a two-day trip so that I could explore Madison, and (read more)
Packing for 2 Weeks in Europe
You know that you have mastered packing when you have worn every single thing that you packed. When I spent 19 days traveling in Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, and Montenegro I managed to fit everything into a carry-on and a duffle, and I had everything I needed. Today I am sharing a comprehensive list for packing (read more)