Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
Trebinje (Bosnia) to Montenegro: My dad and I had left Trebinje in southern Herzegovina with a good afternoon beer buzz and food in our bellies. We had learned that the bus was not leaving until late in the evening so we did something that is only really affordable in the Balkans: We took a taxi …
A Brief History: Travnik: Possibly named after a governor who administered travarina, a grass tax, Travnik was an important administrative center during the Ottoman Era. Although the region has been occupied since the Bronze Age, the city did not gain prominence until the 15th century with the arrival of the Ottomans. In 1699, when Sarajevo …
I will be the first to admit that Belgrade is not your typical travel destination. It’s not that the city is ugly, quite the opposite, but it is run down. This ancient city, strategically built at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, has been spit on by the conquerors of history but the …
Although the Balkans aren’t known for their brews, I have found them to be just as tasty as any beer I have had yet. This post covers mainstream brews found in the region, craft beers will be confined to a separate post. In other words, we are sticking to Macros not Micros. These brews range …
From Belgrade to Sarajevo: I boarded the early morning bus in Belgrade, Serbia destination Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Due to Bosnia’s particular political situation, Sarajevo has two bus stations, this is important to keep in mind when booking a ticket. One is located in the Serbian side of the city called East Sarajevo. This part …
“Why Rochester?” The border guard asked us clearly incredulous with our choice of destination. That’s a damn good question if you ask me, one that sounded a little ridiculous if I thought about it too hard. I wanted to see a city that was once a leader in science and industry, that much is true, …
One of my favourite places in the United States, Providence has a particular aura that no city can match. The city, one of the oldest in the continental United States has a distinct New England feel to it. On an autumn night, where the Victorian streetlights guide the way and the auburn leaves interplay with …
A Ride From Ohrid to Bitola: By the time I finally got to the station, I realized that I was plenty early and that the bus to Bitola was not scheduled for another half hour. I wandered across the street to find a bite to eat and while walking back the same taxi driver waves …
Stumbling into my home, tired from a hard day’s work; I took a beer from the fridge, sat down in my dimly lit living room, put a record on and kicked my feet up on my table. The world had moved on since I had completed my trip of a lifetime in 2017, reminiscing I …
