Splendid day in Split

Took it easy this morning and lazed around as it was either taking the 7am or 9:50am train... no way I could do 7am today haha! I was told I could buy the ticket on the train but there was a bit of a kerfuffle on the train train as we had a slight miscommunication. … Continue reading Splendid day in Split →

Time to split for Split

Made a big breakfast today for a good start. The other person in the airbnb looked at the mountain of food on my plate and seemed flabbergasted! HAHA I walked to the bus station and it was all smooth though the Croatia Bus bus was 15 mins late. After loading, he chided me for not … Continue reading Time to split for Split →

Moving on to Mostar for ~23hrs

I woke up early and packed. We got the rental car and set off after a quick, simple breakfast. We got a Golf car. 🙂 It was comfy and rode smoothly and well. S found out about the rental car from her dentist. So we got a bit of a good deal there but seems … Continue reading Moving on to Mostar for ~23hrs →

23C in Sarajevo :)

Bought food for breakfast at the grocery store all by myself haha No problem getting to the grocery shop and bread shop. There are some larger supermarkets like Bingo, but I just went to the nearby convenience store. They spoke some basic English there and you can pay by card so it's very easy. Here, … Continue reading 23C in Sarajevo 🙂 →

9hr train trip: Krakow to Budapest

Took it easy in the morning and got ready. No issues getting to the train station nor finding the train operated by Polrail. All labeled very clearly and train was at the platform ready and waiting. Love it! No wifi on board but sitting with some chill people. The male sneezed and then 10 seconds … Continue reading 9hr train trip: Krakow to Budapest →

Krakow: amazing architecture!

First impression of Krakow as I rolled out just before 9am to get some breakfast goods: No skyscrapersShort buildings (5 floors max) Cars park on the sidewalk Bikes ridden on the sidewalk Many trams and they all look the same! It was a bit chaotic but also seemed like it was brimming with life and … Continue reading Krakow: amazing architecture! →

Kicking off to Krakow!

Finished up some life admin like loading my bus pass, buying 100ml bottles at Muji (TIP: 2€ each but saving luggage room and great for carry on!) for filling up the remainder of my shampoo and such and mailed some postcards. Couldn't make it to alfama but went for lunch at Gambrinus. Fancy schmancy. Old … Continue reading Kicking off to Krakow! →

Day trip to Sintra

Woke up very early at 6:10am to make breakfast and get ready for a day trip to Sintra. It's a UNESCO- Heritage site with the Pena Palace and the Sintra palace. This site was very helpful to break donw how to get there, costs, and suggested itinerary = https://sintracascaissesimbra.com/amp-sintra/en-sintra-day-trip.html Looks like it's got some great … Continue reading Day trip to Sintra →

Lots of walking in Lisbon

Was up early and off to the Museum of contemporary art. T'was ok. Some pieces I enjoyed and lotsa portraits too. Due to works on one of the exhibitions, we had to go to a separate building for another exhibition and it was neat as it encouraged you to touch things. Wasn't my favourite of … Continue reading Lots of walking in Lisbon →

Sampling Lisbon’s beach

Got up at 8ish and had a call from my friend M. Yay! She was able to ask one of her friend's that I've met, L, to stay at his place for the 1st week in Paris woo hoo! M had been so helpful and always looking out for me. So appreciate it!! Off to … Continue reading Sampling Lisbon’s beach →