Once I was well enough to travel, I had to make a choice. I could either extend my time in Croatia and try to squeeze in the things my illnesses had caused me to cancel, or I could pick up…
Split, Halloween in Croatia, My Favorite Dog in Europe, and a Stomach Virus
On the way back to Split, Croatia, we wove around terrifying and beautiful cliffside roads along the Adriatic. I was determined to make the most of my remaining time in Croatia. Getting Covid on my second day in the country…
My Second Visit to Mostar and Why I Adore Bosnia and Herzegovina
During my entire 5 month-trip, the only place that I went out of my way to visit a second time on my own was Bosnia and Herzegovina. Back in August, Michael and I spent a night in the capital city,…
15 Books That Inspired My Trip to Europe
Before I ever left Mississippi, books taught me how to love traveling. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the kind of voracious reader who consumes books like they’re nourishment. As a kid, I never traveled more than…
Recovering from Covid While Traveling, and Why Dubrovnik was my Least Favorite City in Croatia
As I left my hostel in Zagreb, I felt like a newborn creature who hadn’t figured out legs yet. It had been a week since I found out I had covid, and I was finally feeling better, but I was…
The Time I Got Covid in Zagreb, Croatia
When I visited most of the Balkan countries in August, I intentionally skipped Croatia. Other than Greece and Turkey, Croatia probably gets the most tourists of any country in Southeast Europe, and I wanted to avoid the crowded high season….
