Ljubljana surprised me—in the best way. Small but full of charm, the Slovenian capital is one of the cleanest cities I’ve ever visited. With the river winding through its center, dotted with bars, restaurants, and bridges, the city has an effortlessly cool, relaxed vibe. Whether you’re strolling along the Ljubljanica River, sipping coffee in a…
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Zagreb: A Perfect Gateway to Croatia
Zagreb was the perfect introduction to Croatia. After landing, I hopped on the Croatia Airlines airport bus—super convenient—taking me straight to the central bus station. From there, it was a short walk to my Airbnb, which turned out to be a gem: clean, central, and great value. My first full day kicked off with a…
Luang Prabang, Laos
I was a little worse for wear landing in Luang Prabang after a few days in Phuket for a friends wedding. So I maybe wasn’t as prepared as I should have been for the arrival but anyway most countries can get visa on arrival: Visa price varies but it was 35 USD for Ireland, plus…
Salalah, Oman
Arriving in the airport I was pleasantly surprised how small and new it was. Its a good combination usually! At the time of landing it appeared that we were the only flight landing which meant going through customs should be straight forward enough. As I walked towards customs clearance I seen that there was a…
Buenos Aires – Part II, Argentina
Flying in to Buenos Aires at the start of the trip meant I was flying out of there too. The loop was complete. I hadn’t much planned for this part of the trip apart from to relax, get a haircut in the Pope’s old local, see El Ateneo Grand Splendid (One of the most beautiful…
Salt Flats Tour, Bolivia
The bus landed in Uyuni at about 8am. Before I start, you need to know this, Uyuni is such a poor quality town that it probably doesn’t qualify as a town. It’s like something out of a Wild West film that went bust. When you get off the bus you go find a tour for…
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