Our visit to the Belogradchik Rocks in Bulgaria was one of those off-the-beaten-path travel days you hope for but can’t always plan. It’s not the sort of place you stumble across by accident—you have to make the effort to get there—but that’s part of its charm.
Cruising Through the Iron Gate Gorge Few places capture the power of nature and history quite like the Iron Gate Gorge, where the Danube carves a deep boundary between Serbia and Romania. The river itself forms the dividing line—Serbia on our right, Romania on our left. This section is known for its dramatic scenery, and …
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Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, is a city with a truly complex history and a dynamic present. Home to about 1.2 million people, it’s one of the largest cities in the Balkans. Its story stretches back more than two thousand years, shaped by empires, conflicts, and holds a unique position at the crossroads of East …
If there was one city on our river cruise that totally surprised us, it was Novi Sad, Serbia. Tucked along the banks of the Danube River, the city greeted us with subtle heart motifs—symbols of welcome that echoed other places in the region. You don’t always know what to expect when exploring places with complex …