Our detailed 24-day Madagascar Trip Report! We hiked the razor-sharp limestone of Big Tsingy with harnesses, cruised the Tsiribihina River, saw 21 lemur species (including the Indri!), and watched sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs. Find out what we ate and why Tojo was the best guide!
A 23-day cruise from Genoa to Mauritius! We sailed through the Suez Canal, snorkelled the Red Sea, and visited the high-cost islands of Seychelles and Réunion. We share our experience with Costa Cruises, the pirate protocols, and why this budget cruise was the perfect way to get to Madagascar.
Genoa was our launchpad! We share our travel day from hell (missed connections & last-minute trains), plus our costly day trip to the French Riviera (Nice & Monaco). The highlight? The perfectly charming fishing village of Portofino and the gritty, real charm of Genoa itself.
From the Balkans to Bavaria! We explore the history and unique museums of Zagreb (Croatia), take a day trip to stunning Lake Bled (Slovenia) for that famous cream cake, and then brave the massive tents of Oktoberfest in Munich. Three litres later, my liver protested!
Sarajevo is a city of layers! We detail the history of the Siege of Sarajevo with two essential walking tours, visit the powerful Galerija 11/07/95 (Srebrenica), and explore the abandoned Olympic bobsled track that's now covered in graffiti. Plus, where to find the best cevapi and Bosnian coffee.
Our first stop in Serbia! We were charmed by the Art Nouveau architecture of Subotica, took a controversial "20th Century" walking tour in Belgrade, visited the Tesla Museum, and biked the shores of the Sava and Danube rivers. Plus, we share the essential (and complex) background to the Yugoslav wars.
How do you pronounce Budapest? We spent six days exploring the combined city! We navigated the 100E bus (and ticket snafu), drank pálinka, explored the famous Szimpla Kert Ruin Bar, saw the Parliament lit up, and stood silent at the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial. Plus, Nic walked 20+ km solo!
Our 9-day Malta Itinerary! We used a 7-day bus pass to explore Valletta, the ancient walled city of Mdina, and the tiny island of Gozo. We share the story of the WWII bomb miracle at the Mosta Dome, the Knights of St. John history, and our dinner-and-dance experience.
Our essential Jordan Itinerary guide! We detail how to buy and use the Jordan Pass (a must!), our 3 days exploring Petra (and climbing 850 steps to the Monastery), floating in the Dead Sea, the Martian landscape of Wadi Rum, and the incredible Red Sea snorkeling in Aqaba.
A guide to visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau as a day trip from Krakow. We detail the emotional weight of seeing Auschwitz I and the vast scale of Birkenau (Auschwitz II), share practical tips for the visit, and reflect on the importance of bearing witness to this vital history.