Cities and countries we’ve visited, and everything that happened along the way.
No “must-see” lists, no glossy highlights. Instead: why that restaurant was a disappointment, why that border crossing took three hours, whether that hotel was actually worth it. Travelling with two kids aged 1 and 5, and a large double stroller, changes how every destination feels — some cities turn out far more manageable than expected, others are harder than photos suggest.
Skopje — North Macedonia’s Underrated Capital Visa-free, affordable and unexpectedly interesting. The Skopje 2014 statues, the Old Bazaar, and Matka Canyon — but is it actually worth the trip?
Kosovo — Pristina and Prizren Europe’s youngest country, one of the Balkans’ least visited. From Clinton Boulevard to Prizren’s cobbled streets. Visa-free for Turkish passport holders.
Bosnia — A Week in Sarajevo A city built on some of history’s heaviest layers. The Baščaršija, the Latin Bridge, a day trip to Mostar, and the real costs.
→ Bosnia & Sarajevo Travel Guide
Georgia — Tbilisi and Batumi in 5 Days The Caucasus’ most accessible country. Sulphur baths, the Sarpi border crossing, Batumi’s seafront, and the Kazbegi mountains. A real five-day itinerary with real costs.
Tbilisi and Batumi: What Most Guides Miss Beyond the main guide — hidden neighbourhoods, local spots, and 15 things about Georgia that rarely make it into travel articles.
→ Tbilisi & Batumi Hidden Gems
Zurich — Europe’s Most Expensive City on a Budget How do you visit Zurich without spending a fortune? Grossmünster, Bahnhofstrasse, the Lindt museum, and whether the Zurich Card is actually worth it.
Basel — Three Countries from One City In Basel, you can have breakfast in Switzerland, lunch in France, and dinner in Germany. The three-country corner, the Rhine, and how to plan the day trip.
Athens — Expectations vs Reality The Acropolis crowds, eating in the Plaka, islands vs city, and how to plan a trip from Germany with a Schengen visa.
→ Greece & Athens Travel Guide
How to Get a Schengen Visa Five successful applications between 2021 and 2026. The Kozmos appointment system, document checklist, bank account requirements, and how to reduce the risk of rejection.
How to Find Cheap Flights Google Flights, Pegasus promotions, flexible date searching, and tactics that actually work.
