Author Profile: Audrey Lesner

We love getting off the well-worn track of Europe’s major tourist hubs. We’ve found that the closest you’ll get to that “1970’s Backpacking in Europe Vibe,” is by venturing into cities in Eastern Europe that are at the brink of...   view more

We were determined to explore this increasing popular wine region of the world. Since many wineries are small and few wines are exported, the surest method to experience Bulgarian wine is getting out on the wine...   view more

Most travelers spend only a one or two days exploring Sofia, Bulgaria. After arriving, we decided to extend our stay for nine nights to explore this beautiful...   view more

There are so many unique things to do in Veliko Tarnovo, which is why it was one of our favorite stops on our month-long tour of Bulgaria. We arrived without really knowing what to expect and left feeling extremely amazed that this is not a more well-known European...   view more

Bucharest is the first city that Harry and I were in disagreement about as a travel couple. He liked the energy of the Old Town, variety of restaurant options, and the historic...   view more

Chisinau, Moldova was not what we expected at all. I’m going to let you in on a little secret. We set off to visit Moldova simply to add a tally to our country number count. We also wanted bragging rights to say that we ventured into Europe’s least visited...   view more

At over 400 years old, Richmond is one of America’s oldest cities. Within the city, there are many historic sites to explore, such as the Edgar Allan Poe House Museum and the Virginia Capitol...   view more

We were also excited to cross Macedonia off our list as one of the last Balkan countries we had left to explore. It was important for us to share a detailed Skopje travel guide with our followers as there is so much more complexity to the city than just quirky...   view more

Prilep, Macedonia is a natural stop along a tour route through the Balkans. Although it is the fourth largest city in Macedonia, the city center is quite small and commercial. Prilep’s real charm is found in the quiet residential areas and the outlying trails above the city. Considering a visit to this part of Macedonia? Check out our ultimate travel guide to Prilep,...   view more

Are you looking for secrets and hidden gems of Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik, Croatia? This guide will share insider tips for those that want to discover the secrets and hidden gems of Dubrovnik, Croatia. In the last few years, Dubrovnik has experienced a massive surge in tourism. With its Game of Thrones filming locations, frequent celebrity sightings, and picturesque beauty, business is booming in Croatia’s most visited...   view more

Porec (pronounced Por-etch) is a unique Mediterranean city on the West coast of Croatia on the Istrian Peninsula. It serves as a gateway to Slovenia and Italy, with an influence of the neighboring countries felt throughout the small town. The history of Porec goes back 6,000...   view more

After three years on the road, we finally headed back home to celebrate the holidays with our family members. Our goal was to showcase a fun, festive day exploring Chicago to inspire our friends and followers from around the globe to visit our hometown...   view more