This may sound like a bitching and moaning session. Primarily because that's exactly what it is. We decided to take the train from Bitola to Skopje. We adore trains, and the prospect of doing this leg by train instead of bus was really exciting for us. We were aware that the train would take longer... Continue Reading →
Bitola, Macedonia
Our lasting impression of Bitola? LOUD. Like, really loud. Sure, our apartment’s prime location next to a construction site didn’t help, but even without that, this city seemed determined to make its presence heard. Cafés blasted music at nightclub volumes, every second vehicle was a motorbike or ATV at max RPM, and we’re fairly certain... Continue Reading →
Pristina, Kosovo
After a very short bus trip and a comically fast border crossing, we arrived in Pristina, Kosovo. Two things excited us the most: the weather forecast and our accommodation. After weeks of relentless heat, a break in the heatwave was finally forecast, with temperatures predicted to dip into the high teens and low twenties. As... Continue Reading →
Skopje, North Macedonia
It’s a bit odd how this trip came about, at least in terms of where we chose to go. When we landed in Athens back in 2019, one of the first things we saw was a protest. After a bit of digging, we discovered it was about the proposed name change from the Former Yugoslav... Continue Reading →
Korea, Guangzhou, & Hong Kong
After our classes finished earlier than expected, and our visa renewals went through without a hitch, we suddenly found ourselves on holiday two weeks ahead of schedule. So we decided to head to Korea and Guangzhou to catch up with some friends—and tack on a few days in Hong Kong for good measure.Getting back to... Continue Reading →