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Read more about the article Plovdiv, Bulgaria: 3/14-3/22
Plovdiv, Bulgaria is the oldest city in Europe, founded about 6000 BC (before Athens). It is also one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the World.. This ancient Roman Theater located in central Plovdiv was constructed in the 1st Century AD and is one of the best preserved theaters of its time.

Plovdiv, Bulgaria: 3/14-3/22

This was the theme for Plovdiv when named "2019 European Capital of Culture" According to Rick Steves, “If you only visit one city in Bulgaria, make it Plovdiv.”  Apparently, others…

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Read more about the article Sofia, Bulgaria: 3/10-3/13
The Church of Saint George is considered the oldest building in Sofia, built by the Romans in the 4th Century. It sits amid the ancient ruins of Serdica (Sofia). During the rein of the Ottomons it was converted to a Mosque and reclaimed by the Christians in the 19th Century. The church and its ruins are surrounded by the Presidency and a Sheraton Hotel.

Sofia, Bulgaria: 3/10-3/13

Our trip was a long bus ride from Belgrade to Sofia in Bulgaria. Crossing the Bulgarian border, we had to stop, exit the bus and walk through for a passport…

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Read more about the article Belgrade, Serbia 3/2-3/9
St. Sava Cathedral is one of the largest Orthodox cathedrals in the Balkans and one of the largest in the World and it's one of the most important Orthodox cathedrals in the world. St. Sava was built in honor of St. Sava, the Serbian apostle and first Archbishop of the Serbian Orthodox church. To get a sense of it's size, look at the people near the door in the center of the photo. The main temple can accommodate up to 10,000 people at one time.

Belgrade, Serbia 3/2-3/9

With very few options for trains or buses from Sarajevo (Bosnia) to Belgrade in Serbia, we arranged a “transfer” through the “Meet Bosnia” Tourist agency.  It was a long ride,…

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