Given the Bosnian War that happened in Bosnia & Herzegovina in the early 1990’s, Mostar is full of history. Some of it is uplifting because you can see how far they have come and where people are at today in terms of tolerance and acceptance, but there are also sad parts that remind you of what happened not too long ago. The Mostar Sniper Tower is one of the somber memories of the war that exists today. However, it’s truly in climbing the Sniper Tower where you truly feel its chilling impact. The Neretva River divides Mostar into an east…
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11 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Bayonne & Biarritz
When thinking about the Basque Country, most travelers generally think of San Sebastian or Bilbao in Spain. However, the Basque Country actually stretches from northern Spain into southern France. It generally encompasses the area between the Ebro and Garonne Rivers and is bordered by the Bay of Biscay of the west. While travelers usually go to the Spanish Basque Country (Pais Vasco) and cities like San Sebastian, the French Basque Country (Pays Basque) boasts incredible cities and places to visit as well! Two of the French Basque cities you should visit are Bayonne and Biarritz. Bayonne and Biarritz are only…
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Ultimate Travel Guide for Visiting Logroño, Spain
If you are traveling in Spain for a short amount of time, chances are you probably won’t even be visiting Logroño. In fact, you probably won’t even come across it while planning your Spain travel itinerary. Logroño isn’t even visited by Spaniards all that much! This is a shame because Logroño, and La Rioja in general, is an incredibly beautiful area of Spain in terms of natural beauty. Maybe even more important, Logroño has some of the best wine in Spain and the best food in Spain! If for some reason that wasn’t enough to convince you to visit Logroño,…
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What to Do for 3 Days in Vienna
Extravagant. Charming. Lavish. Those are three words we would use to describe Vienna, Austria. Visiting Vienna, transports you back in time to when kings and queens ruled and rich kingdoms reigned. The city is ornately decorated with beautiful buildings. It’s also extremely well-kept. You can tell that Vienna has been very prosperous over the years because it’s like walking through a fairy tale. Vienna is Austria’s capital city and sits in its’ northwestern corner making it a great stop on many Europe travel itineraries. It’s close to the Bratislava, Budapest, Zagreb, and Prague. If you chose to visit any of…
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20 Photos That Will Inspire You to Visit Mostar
Mostar is a small, but incredibly beautiful, town in Bosnia & Herzegovina. It’s full of history given the recent Bosnian War. Bosnia & Herzegovina is not the most popular place to visit in Europe. However, Mostar is definitely worth visiting! It’s located close to Dubrovnik, which receives plenty of visitors… In fact, it’s a perfect day-trip from Dubrovnik and would provide the over-visited Croatian city some relief from tourists. Plus, visiting Mostar will allow you to visit another country that’s rich in history and full of delicious food! Looking for more information on visiting Mostar? Check out all our posts…
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One Week Itinerary for Spain: Madrid, Sevilla, and Granada
Spain is one of Europe’s top travel destinations, and rightfully so! It’s not too expensive. It’s beautiful. The people are friendly. There’s more than enough to do and see. The food is incredible, and there is an immense amount of history! Basically, you can’t go wrong in choosing to visit Spain! However with everything we just mentioned, it’s hard to finalize a travel itinerary for Spain, especially one that is more limited in time, like say one week… Luckily for you, here at MY Travel BF, we’ve put together a One Week Itinerary for Spain that has you visiting Madrid,…
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20 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Granada, Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, and Sevilla are the three most-visited cities in Spain, but the smaller, and maybe more even more beautiful, Granada is not far behind them. Granada is a gorgeous city in Andalusia in Southern Spain that has an incredible mix of architectural styles given the different groups who have ruled it throughout history. If you are visiting Spain and trying to decide which cities to travel to, make sure Granada is high up on your list. We hope these 20 photos will make you want to visit Granada, Spain! Check out these 8 Must-Eat Foods in Spain! Want to…
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7 Reasons Slovakia Needs to Be on Your Next Europe Trip
Slovakia is definitely not at the top of most travelers’ lists when it comes to traveling around Europe. In fact, we’d bet that it usually is not even on the list to begin with or is one of the first to get cut when narrowing things down. We are here to tell you to stop! And include Slovakia on your next trip to Europe, especially if you are traveling around Eastern Europe. Haven’t convinced you yet? Hopefully these 7 reasons will show you why Slovakia needs to be on your next Europe trip. 1. History Let’s start with Slovakia’s history…
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Workaway Experience in La Rioja, Spain
If you haven’t heard of workaway, it is a type of exchange program where you offer up a few hours of work each day in exchange for accomodation and food. Some places require you stay there for a few days, while others require a few months. There are tons of opportunities around the world through workaway, and it is a great way to try to save money while also learning about new cultures, meeting new people, and helping out communities! Check out workaway here. Becca did a workaway in San Juan, Puerto Rico during the summer of 2016 at a hostel. (Shout…
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24 Hours in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a newer country that’s chock-full of recent history given the Bosnian War in the 1990’s. While it’s not the most popular place to visit, more and more people are traveling to Mostar. It probably helps that it’s a quick bus ride from Dubrovnik, a super popular travel destination. The bus from Dubrovnik to Mostar costs about $20 (115 HRK) and is scheduled to take about 3.5 hours. However, from our experience, expect it to take about an hour longer. If you’re visiting Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, or anywhere in the area,…
