Tag: Balkans
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Sculpting Tomorrow’s Artisans: The Stonemason School in Pučišća, Croatia
On Croatia’s Brač Island, Shawn and I go behind the scenes at the Pučišća Stonemason School to see centuries-old limestone carving traditions alive today.
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Sinking My Teeth into Subotica, Serbia: A Tale of Art Nouveau Architecture & Dental Tourism
Remarkable architecture — and dental tourism — intersect in the northern Serbian city of Subotica.
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Hiking to Montenegro’s Kotor Fortress
To catch a dramatic mountain panorama over the glittering Bay of Kotor and Old Town, Shawn and I conquer the 1,300+ stairs to the San Giovanni Fortress.
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The Windows of Zagreb, Croatia
The city of Zagreb, Croatia is home to grand facades and diverse buildings, offering beautiful architectural layers for my ongoing Windows series.
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The Windows of Novi Sad, Serbia
Shawn and I explore Novi Sad, Serbia, wandering past grand Habsburg architecture and pastel facades while experiencing exceptionally warm hospitality.
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Bird’s Eye Views & Sapphire Blues: Walking the Walls of Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia’s gem on the glimmering Adriatic, is undeniably touristic. However, it is also indisputably alluring. Thanks to its rich history, immaculately-groomed limestone buildings, commanding seaside position, and formidable, 7th-century fortifications, the city attracts tourists from around the world. Having discovered the rewards of off-season travel, Shawn and I visited the so-called ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ one April. We were…
