Not long after the conclusion of the Bosnian war, the country began rebuilding itself as a place to visit for its medieval history, adventurous outdoor activities, and an up-and-coming food and beverage scene. The people that we encountered along the way during our time in Mostar were friendly, helpful, and seemingly grateful for our visit. …
Month: July 2019
When you think of amazing wine experiences your mind might immediately go to the Cabernet makers of Napa, Champagne houses of France, or the Port Caves of Portugal. For us, it was at Kantina Binjaket down a hot, back-alley dirt road in Tirana, Albania. With a peak wine production area of approximately 49,000 acres, finding …
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It was only briefly talked about prior to our year abroad. I heard it was inexpensive to travel to Albania and told Matt I would love to go visit. Coastlines to rival those of Croatia and the culinary influences of Italy – what is not to love? We skimped on the research for this country …
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Even the most experienced Ireland travelers in our family weren’t familiar with Valentia Island. When we received a request from a Workaway host in the area, we had to take to Google Maps to verify its location. The most westerly island in Ireland, Valentia island has soon become one of our top Irish recommendations. It …
