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After a whirlwind few weeks exploring Greece, we were ready to swap tzatziki and spanakopita for pizza, pasta carbonara, and gelato. Luke had always been a bit hesitant about the classic Italian hot-spots, worried they might be super touristy or overrated, but Jelley convinced him it would be worth it, plus our flights to Morocco were out of Milan, and we'd be passing through regardless. So off we went to Italy, starting with Rome, ready to dive into the chaos and charm of th

After one last beautiful Thessaloniki sunset, we decided to trade mainland Greece for island horizons. The next chapter of our Greek adventure was waiting across the Aegean Sea on the island of Crete! Crete isn’t your typical Greek island. It’s vast, rugged, and full of character. In fact, it’s the largest island in Greece and the 88th largest in the world! Thankfully, we had some insider tips from Jelley’s former UEFA boss who grew up in Crete, and helped us map out a few ge

Our Greek adventures kept rolling as we left Mount Olympus behind, winding west through the rugged landscapes of northern Greece and...

Leaving North Macedonia behind felt a little bittersweet. We’d loved our time in Ohrid. Lazy lake days and a pace of life that reminded...

After a whirlwind few weeks exploring Bulgaria, we were ready to dive headfirst into a country we had barely heard of - North Macedonia. Where’s that, you ask? Tucked in the Balkans, it’s a landlocked gem bordered by Greece, Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, and Bulgaria. With a population of just over 2 million, it boasts rugged mountains, ancient lakes, and a fascinating mix of history, from Alexander the Great to the breakup of Yugoslavia. But for us, it had one particularly attrac

Bulgaria wasn’t a country we knew a lot about, let alone one we could confidently point out on a map. But when we met Derya, a passionate...

September in Croatia is always a good idea. We were craving late summer sunshine and relaxation, and with such fond memories of our time...

Krakow was a city that intrigued us, and it came highly recommended. From its storied history and stunning architecture to the lively...