Four cities, one river, and four very different personalities. The Danube might tie them together on a map, but in real life, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade could not feel more distinct. These are some of the most fascinating Danube cities, and while I didn’t...Serbia
Serbia is bold, layered and not always polished – but memorable. From Belgrade’s river culture to its complex history, it’s a destination that stays with you long after you leave.
This Serbia travel guide gathers my Belgrade posts and wider Danube reflections in one place, offering practical insights alongside honest first impressions.
Four cities, one river, and four very different personalities. The Danube might tie them together on a map, but in real life, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade could not feel more distinct. These are some of the most fascinating Danube cities, and while I didn’t...
Belgrade is a city that doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not. It’s bold, raw, occasionally beautiful, occasionally baffling - and rarely boring. I spent five days exploring Belgrade, and came away with mixed feelings that still sit with me today.
Belgrade is a city that makes you feel things – not always softly, and not always what you expect. It’s bold, rough-edged, and full of contrasts. You’ll see a gleaming new promenade and, five minutes later, a crumbling brutalist block covered in graffiti. It’s not...