A whirlwind day in Sarajevo unfolds with smoky bazaars, Ottoman mosques, and a visit to the site of Franz Ferdinand’s assassination. From sipping Bosnian coffee to tracking down the city’s best burger, this journal captures the multicultural soul of a city where East meets West—and history lingers on every corner.
On our last day in Belgrade, we visited the stunning Temple of Saint Sava during Easter week, navigated a surprise city-wide protest, and ended with a fantastic dinner at Casa Nova. Sometimes travel doesn’t go as planned, but a little flexibility goes a long way toward making the most of it.
A perfect day in Belgrade: morning walks through Kalemegdan Fortress, candlelit moments at Ružica Church, vibrant mosaics at St. Petka’s Chapel, creative energy in Cetinjska, and indulgent bites at Ambar. Top it all off with a cozy wine tasting at Wine Passage. This is Belgrade at its best.
Arriving in Belgrade was smooth—but navigating airport taxis? Not so much. Here’s how we dodged a scam, saved money using a local rideshare app, and found our groove at the stylish Mama Shelter hotel.