8 Things to Do in Mostar That Make it More Than Just a Day Trip

Surrounded by massive mountains with the aqua-blue Neretva River running through it and a remarkable stone bridge, the old town in Mostar looks very much like a fairy tale. It’s a city that doesn’t get as much attention as some of its Balkan neighbors; yet, its diverse ethnic makeup, complicated past, and lingering Ottoman influence…

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13 Traditional Bulgarian Dishes to Try

I spent about a month in Bulgaria, and in that time I fell in love with Bulgarian cuisine. In fact, it was probably my favorite cuisine of all the countries I’ve visited so far. Bulgarian history is complicated. The country has been a crossroads of many civilizations throughout time, and thus, its food is a…

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