Croatia Part 1
A Bit of Reading and Wandering
With it being my last day in Dubrovnik, I actually didn't have anything on my agenda. But I kind of love days like this. I decided on three very lovely to-dos: Read my book in the sunshine Take photos around town using my 35mm lens Stop off at the super cute cafe up...
Game of Thrones Walking Tour? Yes, Please.
So I'm basically a huge Game of Thrones fan. And for those of you who don't know, a large majority of filming occurred in Dubrovnik to set the location of "King's Landing." I felt that it would be a missed opportunity (nay, an outcry, an irresponsibility) if I didn't...
A Quick Ferry to Lokrum Island
I’m going to be honest with you - my time in Dubrovnik has been harder than I would have expected. With being on edge in my hostel and in Old Town, I felt like I’ve been holding my breath for days. On top of that, when I start getting in melancholic moods, I begin...
Finding Culture in Old Town, Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik has been on my "must-see" list for years. There was something about the orange roofs and contrasting gray stones that made me "ooh" and "ahh" anytime I would see it placed on a magazine cover. When I finally arrived into Dubrovnik, I was eager to...
When You Hate Your Hostel
Since starting my trip four months ago, I've stayed in 32 different accommodations. Yet this hostel takes the cake for my least favorite. Ok, technically it's 2nd because the scorpion hostel was obviously the worst. But you get my point. I'm living in a dungeon....
Quick Trip to London
I booked a cheap flight that would take me from Porto to Dubrovnik. The catch? I had about a 6-hour layover in London. To be honest, I was actually really looking forward to spending a few hours in London -- even if only the airport. The idea of English menus and...