We visited Munich during Oktoberfest in 2016 and ended up having the most fun night of our trip. From Marienplatz to Augustiner-Keller and the festival tents, here’s what it was really like.

A day of wine tasting in Orahovac and Velika Hoča showed us just how good Kosovo’s wines are. From crisp whites to sweet reds, charcuterie boards and a shot of rakia, it was an unforgettable surprise.

A slow Prizren loop past mosques, bridges, hammams, and the hilltop fortress that defines the city. A half day walk through Kosovo’s most atmospheric old town.

A short stop in Pristina with visits to the National Library, the Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa, and its tower. A quick warm walk through Kosovo’s capital before heading to Prizren.

A 2016 visit to Venice with a silent gondolier, early quiet streets, and honest reflections on a city both beautiful and hectic.

Visit the White Drin Waterfall near Peja, a protected natural monument and the source of Kosovo’s White Drin River. A short walk from Resort Ujëvara e Drinit leads to wooden platforms, cool spray, and views from above.

Hidden in Peja’s Rugova Canyon, the Patriarchate of Peć Monastery stuns with 13th-century frescoes—and one very memorable nun encounter

A 2016 visit to Florence captured the city’s Renaissance charm, bustling piazzas, and classic Italian moments. Short trip, lasting impression.

Walk through meadows and quiet forests on the short hike to Lake Leqinat in the Rugova Valley. A gentle climb near Peja with views of the Accursed Mountains and a link to the Via Dinarica.

A two day stop in Peja after travelling from Valbonë. An afternoon in the old town, coffee, river views, then a hike to Lake Leqinat and a visit to the Peć Patriarchate. A practical base for exploring western Kosovo.

After exploring Boppard in Germany’s Rhine Valley, we stopped at Vineum Wine Shop for a local wine tasting featuring Riesling, Spätburgunder and Eiswein from the famous Bopparder Hamm vineyards.

A detailed visit to Dečani Monastery in Kosovo, from the KFOR checkpoint to the fourteenth century frescoes, the monks, the compound and the calm atmosphere that defines this UNESCO listed Serbian Orthodox site.

A quiet morning drive from Valbonë into Kosovo with a stop at Hoxha’s Tower in Junik. A simple journey through valleys, fields, and local heritage on the way to Deçan and Peja.

A 2016 visit to Vatican City with crowded museums, quiet Sistine Chapel moments, and an emotional birthday inside St Peter’s Basilica.

Hike through Valbonë Valley in northern Albania, where the Accursed Mountains rise over rivers, wildflower trails, and quiet guesthouses. Discover one of the Balkans’ last unspoiled corners before the crowds arrive.

A brief stop in Bajram Curri turned into an unexpected glimpse into Albania’s mountain history. From quiet pine-lined streets to echoes of its revolutionary past, this small town revealed more than we planned to see on our way to Valbonë Valley.

Attending a Mozart concert at the Brahms Hall in Vienna is a classic experience. A quiet, old-school evening inside the Musikverein, remembered from a 2017 visit.

Lake Koman Ferry, Albania, one of Europe’s most beautiful boat journeys, winding through fjord-like mountains between Shkodër and Valbonë.

Shkodër, the heart of northern Albania, carries the echoes of its long past. Venetian facades, Ottoman mosques, and Illyrian legends meet where three rivers flow. It is a city that moves at its own pace, calm and enduring, the quiet pause before the journey north to Lake Komani.

A brief afternoon stop in Köln before a night train turned into repeat visits and a standing lunch tradition near the Dom.