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You have a passion for travel but don’t want to feel like a tourist. You don’t just visit a destination; you experience life there for one day — or forever….
Siege of Sarajevo: Balkan War Memories in Bosnia
Sarajevo endured the longest military siege of a city in modern times from 1992 through 1995. The human suffering seems more distant with every passing year, but the scars run…
Slovenia’s Walk in the Treetops
Slovenia, a country filled with stunning panoramic views, just got one more. I was one of the first bloggers to experience the Treetop Walk Pohorje on Rogla mountain. I definitely…
Germany: Secrets of the Berlin Wall
Only a few sections of the Berlin Wall are left standing, but visitors can still experience some of its Cold War history. Here’s how to track down the physical and…
Classified: Secret Restaurant in Newark Airport
What happens in Newark stays in Newark. And maybe that’s a good thing. I’d like to tell you all about my experience at United’s invitation-only restaurant in the C Terminal…
Five Fun Things to Do In Tbilisi, Georgia
Pack your favorite walking shoes and get ready to explore Tbilisi, a European capital filled with history and good food. Here are five unforgettable ways to spend your time in…
Dark Tourism Secrets in Belgrade, Serbia
Come to Belgrade with an open mind; you’re about to take a deep dive into Balkan history from the Serbian perspective. Centuries of war have shaped this capital city and…
Cycling in Slovenia with SloActive
A cycling tour in Slovenia is a road trip filled with unforgettable moments in one of the world’s greenest countries. “It’s not just bike riding,” says Urša, one of the…
Slovenia: Naked People at the National Assembly
The only decoration on the building that houses Slovenia’s legislature is an astonishing modernist sculpture of men, women and children. Naked. The statues can be viewed anytime, except when access…
Georgia: In the Footsteps of Stalin
What if your town’s most famous native son grew up to become a ruthless dictator, responsible for the deaths and suffering of countless millions? You’d probably have a museum like…
1984 Olympic Bobsled Memories in Sarajevo
Heavy snowfall obscured my field of vision as I negotiated the Olympic bobsled track on Mt. Trebević above Sarajevo. “The turns are tight and the curves are cruel,” an ABC…
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