I toured my way through these countries on my Balkan Road Trip. My costs are significantly higher than if you were to do the region by yourself. Since I was on such a tight schedule, booking the Balkan Road trip made my life significantly easier. But with that ease came a price. And thus, I spent lots of money.
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Croatia isn’t cheap. But I didn’t make it cheaper for myself. I could of walked more, eaten at corner stores only, or found cheaper local digs. But I was tired. And you’ll see by the quick pace I was maintaining, that exhaustion was imminent. Thus, I took the easier way out and headed to a restaurant. Although I did smarten up in Dubrovnik when I had a kitchen to cook in. Otherwise, Croatia could easily do serious damage to your wallet.
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Slovenia. One of my favourite countries. Budget-friendly and exceptionally beautiful. My costs are slightly higher than they NEED to be, but that is because I headed to a real restaurant twice. What can I say – I wanted service.
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When I arrived in Ljubljana I did not know what to expect. I knew I was headed to a small capital city that every other blog post I’d ever read waxed poetic about. Castles, Bridges, and Dragons were all part of the cities charm. But the thing that captured my enthusiasm was the cities artistic exposure. I had no idea I would meet the Artsy Ljubljana.
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Spain came as a pleasant surprise to me. I was landing in Madrid but wouldn’t venture far; but two day trips to Toledo and Segovia. For all the adventurer in me – I realize as time passes how pleased I am to stay still for longer. To know the streets around me, to have the store owners greet me with each daily return, and to go to bed in the same bed again. To look through my photos, spot a map, and realize I forgot many a story to share, makes me smirk for all my secrets are not yet bared.
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Pretty Little Boats all in a Row. Dubrovnik is surrounded by water – the Adriatic Sea to be exact. But one of my favourite sections of the city was the Harbour Gradska Luka.
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Toledo is a walkers labyrinthine Maps and street signs are fairly unhelpful as you wander around in circles, winding ever higher to the peak of the city. And at the top stands the Alcazar.
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My obsession with ruins was fully satisfied after visiting Athens. And the fact that I explored them all for free? Well that makes the entire situation even more satisfying. So what ruins did I see while on this tour of Athens?
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I wanted to visit Athens for its Ruins, but what I experienced was much more. I was welcomed kindly into a city that has received much negative press lately, and let its big city, busy streets, bustling markets charm me.
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One of my favourite moments spent in Venice was looking down upon the city from the San Giorgio church. All the buildings painted vibrant shades, all fitting together like a jigsaw puzzle.
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I'm Chrystal McKay, a 23 year old Canadian girl who travels the world seeking knowledge. I am a World Citizen, Globe Trotter, and Continuous Learner. A Lover of Ancient Ruins, Castles, Churches, and all things Old and Beautiful. Follow me as I learn my way around the world.
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