Month: April 2013
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Albania and its 700,000 Bunkers: Profiling a Man Who Built Them
As our minibus chugged through the Albanian countryside during a 6-hour trip, my husband and I inadvertently created a new car game to pass the time: Who could first spot a bunker as a new one appeared in the ever-changing scenery? With nearly 700,000 bunkers still dotting this southeastern European nation’s landscape, the game didn’t…
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Photo du Jour: Commuting by Horse-Drawn Cart – Shkoder, Albania
Transitioning from Montenegro, we’ve arrived in Shkoder, Albania. To get here we had a two-hour bus ride from Kotor to the border town of Ulcinj, Montenegro. Then, we traveled from Ulcinj to the Albanian city of Shkoder. It is fascinating to watch the pace of life here in the semi-rural neighborhood where our guesthouse is located.…
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Gluten-Free Goodness in Dubrovnik (& Two Must-Try Recipes)
Life has a funny way of shaking things up and throwing in surprises that often lead to unexpectedly-delightful outcomes. Let me introduce you to Dubrovnik restaurateurs Gildas and Ružica, who epitomize this idea. When this couple visited Dubrovnik several years ago, they intended to visit for a single day. However, when they arrived, they decided…
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A Day in the Life of Kotor, Montenegro: Where an Archaeological Dig, Friendly Felines, & Mammoth Strawberries Meet
Tucked away among rustic mountains, on a majestic bay, is the small Montenegrin city of Kotor. It’s ringed by fortifications that took one thousand years to build and has an impressive Old Town and alluring fresh food market. (Think strawberries that rival softballs!)
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Riding the Dubrovnik Cable Car: Breathtaking Views and Pensive Moments
“You haven’t seen a tree until you’ve seen its shadow from the sky.” Amelia Earhart Our first two days in Dubrovnik, the sun hid among a thick cloak of clouds. Dodging a deluge of raindrops that is unusual for the city, we longed for the vibrant ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ of postcards – those sapphire-blue…
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Photo du Jour: The Flight of a Bumble Bee – Perast, Montenegro
In the sleepy town of Perast, Montenegro, we were drawn to a canopy of wisteria, intoxicated not only by its delicate perfume but also its enchanting lavender hue. The symphony of hundreds of bees at work enhanced the moment.
