Already the memories of our month around Eastern Europe are fading fast, and as I really don’t have the energy to write a detailed blog I’ll just go ahead with the things that stood out the most and knowing me it’ll end up being super long anyway.
If I could offer one piece of advice for would be “go with the flow” travellers, it would be to look into distances and travel options between countries that you plan to visit – this is what caught us out many times and even though we still had a fantastic time (and perhaps things happen for a reason)…we could’ve saved a chunk of money if we had looked into it more.
We passed through 11 countries in 28 days, which is about as crazy as doing a Contiki trip but without the bus driver, tour guide and pre-planned accommodation and meals!
CZECH REPUBLIC - Prague & Olomouc
POLAND - Krakow
SLOVAKIA - Štrbské Pleso (High Tatra Mountains)
HUNGARY - Budapest
SERBIA - Belgrade
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA - Mostar
CROATIA - Dubrovnik
MONTENEGRO (bussed through)
ALBANIA - Tirane
MACEDONIA - Ohrid
GREECE - Athens & Aegina (Greek Island)
With the invention of websites like hostelworld.com and hostelbookers.com the whole accommodation search has become pretty easy and I’m pleased to say that all the hostels we stayed in were fantastic – in particular, Greg & Tom’s in Krakow, Poland stands out. Small, modern, clean and friendly staff. Playstation2, wide screen tv, dvds, free internet, laundry and breakfast & supper! Crème de la crème of hostels
I’ve started writing paragraphs for every country so will post these along with some photos very soon…and I warn you it’s already getting rather long!
If I could offer one piece of advice for would be “go with the flow” travellers, it would be to look into distances and travel options between countries that you plan to visit – this is what caught us out many times and even though we still had a fantastic time (and perhaps things happen for a reason)…we could’ve saved a chunk of money if we had looked into it more.
We passed through 11 countries in 28 days, which is about as crazy as doing a Contiki trip but without the bus driver, tour guide and pre-planned accommodation and meals!
CZECH REPUBLIC - Prague & Olomouc
POLAND - Krakow
SLOVAKIA - Štrbské Pleso (High Tatra Mountains)
HUNGARY - Budapest
SERBIA - Belgrade
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA - Mostar
CROATIA - Dubrovnik
MONTENEGRO (bussed through)
ALBANIA - Tirane
MACEDONIA - Ohrid
GREECE - Athens & Aegina (Greek Island)
With the invention of websites like hostelworld.com and hostelbookers.com the whole accommodation search has become pretty easy and I’m pleased to say that all the hostels we stayed in were fantastic – in particular, Greg & Tom’s in Krakow, Poland stands out. Small, modern, clean and friendly staff. Playstation2, wide screen tv, dvds, free internet, laundry and breakfast & supper! Crème de la crème of hostels
I’ve started writing paragraphs for every country so will post these along with some photos very soon…and I warn you it’s already getting rather long!
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