Our time in Montenegro was filled with lazy days of swimming, eating and drinking, and some light hiking.

As we ventured into Macedonia we felt like we were engulfed in a heat wave, luckily our trip included a few days lakeside.

We were sad to leave Istanbul, but also excited to begin our Balkan adventure in Bulgaria.

There are some cities where you barely make it out of the airport, bus or train terminal and have already decided you’ve fallen in love–Istanbul is one of those cities.

We were unsure what to expect from Dubai, and while it’s known to be glitzy and and a playground for the rich, we still found it warm and inviting.