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Here are my latest adventure posts. You can use the menu to check out any of my Country Visit Reports. To follow my quest to visit 100 countries chronologically from the beginning, click on the category: "A Lifetime Quest to 100 Countries" and read, see, and link to my YouTube video channel to learn about my mishaps, adventures, and meetups over my years as a roaming nomad abroad.
Embarking on a train journey from Croatia, I found myself back in Budapest, Hungary—a city I had previously visited to experience the incredible spas and mineral waters. This time, I arrived during the festive Christmas season and checked into the Budapest Marriott, offering breathtaking views of the majestic Danube River. With my Marriott status, I had …
From Bulgaria I traveled to the Serbian capital of Belgrade where I settled into the Queen’s Astoria Design Hotel, conveniently located near the city center. It was the height of the migrant and refugee crisis in 2016, and the streets were filled with people who had endured perilous journeys from war-torn countries. As I strolled …
Traveling is all about immersing oneself in new cultures, witnessing breathtaking landscapes, and experiencing unforgettable adventures. My trip through the old Ottoman Empire once ruled by sultans, was filled with rural towns, forests, farmed fields, minarets, and bygone eras. And the thing about train travel, is that it takes you beyond the obvious, and allows …
