For many, the New Year is about new beginnings. The frivolities of the holidays are finished and it’s back to the business of life. But who says some of these new schemes can’t be fun – like planning travel for 2020? Continue reading
Tag Archives: Bulgaria
Ajvar: Making the Real McCoy Right at Home
Many of you know that we fell in love with ajvar on our trip to the Balkans. We ate it almost daily, and it’s become a regular menu item at home. We became so enamored with the delicious spread that we vowed to make our own when we got home. Continue reading
Ajvar: A Little Summer Sunshine in a Winter Pantry
Every traveler knows that one of the rewards of visiting new places is experimenting with regional foods. Continue reading
Autumn in the Balkans
We’re inveterate shoulder-season travelers, which for us means that at some point in the autumn, we’re on the road – sometimes in the US, sometimes overseas. Last year’s trip was a month-long fall fling in the Balkans. Continue reading
If You’ve Seen One, You’ve Seen ‘Em All: Not So Fast!
Our first trip to Europe was a whirlwind, 14-day, 6-country Eurail Pass-stoked attempt to see and do everything. Those were the days of boundless energy, endless curiosity, limited time, and scarce funds. Continue reading
Feasting in the Balkans: 10 Foods We Can’t Wait to Try
We were first introduced to Balkan cuisine in Sarajevo on a cold, wet, wintery day. That’s when we tasted Cevapcici – one of Bosnia’s favorite dishes. Continue reading
Bulgaria / Macedonia / Montenegro / Serbia / Travel
The Balkans Beckon … Again
“The Balkan Peninsula is one of the last relatively unexplored corners of Europe. But with a wealth of history, cultural and culinary treasures and great nightlife, it won’t be long before the region becomes the next travel hotspot.” —Lonely Planet Continue reading
