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Solo traveller in Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

SOLO TRAVELLER IN SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

SOLO TRAVELLER IN SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 

The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosna i Hercegovina), informally known as Bosnia, is located in the western Balkan Peninsula of Europe. It is a mountainous country, once part of the former Yugoslav Federation, and its capital is Sarajevo. Bosnia shares its borders with Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, and the Adriatic Sea. Most significantly, it is one country with three ethnic groups; the Bosniaks (Muslims), Serbs (Serbian Orthodox), and the Croats (Roman Catholics). Its population is under 3.5 million people, and, similar to Montenegro, it is an ethnically diverse and multi-religious country. Bosnia is famous for its gorgeous mountains, rivers and waterfalls, medieval ruins, unique towns, and the former host of the 1984 Winter Olympics. It is an inexpensive, safe, and developed country. Please continue reading for a vicarious trip with the solo traveller in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Scenic Tivat - Montenegro. Montenegro the land of the black mountains

Montenegro the land of the black mountains

MONTENEGRO THE LAND OF THE BLACK MOUNTAINS

The Republic of Montenegro is a small country along the central Mediterranean and within Southeastern Europe. It was once part of the former Yugoslav Federation. Montenegro borders Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, and the Adriatic Sea. Its capital is Podgorica, and has a  population of less than 700,000 people. Montenegro is a diverse and tolerant country because of its multi-ethnic, multilingual, and multi-religious composition. It is a country known for its spectacular mountains, gorgeous beaches and resorts, glacial lakes, and UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, Kotor. Montenegro is an inexpensive, safe, and clean country. Please continue reading to see what it is like to visit Montenegro, the land of the black mountains.

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the Walking Woman statue @ Ekerbergparken (Ekerberg Park). Norway is home to the Midnight Sun and Polar Nights

Norway is home to the Midnight Sun and Polar Nights

NORWAY IS HOME TO THE MIDNIGHT SUN AND POLAR NIGHTS 

NORWAY IS HOME TO THE MIDNIGHT SUN AND POLAR NIGHTS 

The Kingdom of Norway is a Nordic country in northern Europe, and its capital is Oslo. Norway has a stable and robust economy, with one of the highest GDPs in Europe. It is the largest and most expensive of all Scandinavian countries, with almost 6 million people. Norway is famous for its languages, oil production, glaciers, coastal fjords, eco-friendly, and its Vikings history, similar to Denmark,  the land of the Vikings. Norway has a Constitutional Monarch (King Harald V) for ceremonial and representative duties. However, the legislative and executive powers lie with the Prime Minister, the head of the Government. Please continue reading to see why Norway is home to the Midnight Sun and Polar Nights and what else it offers travellers.

Frogner and Vigeland Park. Norway is home to the Midnight Sun and Polar Nights
Frogner and Vigeland Park

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Denmark the land of the Vikings. The Little Mermaid Statue (a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen)

Denmark the Land of the Vikings

DENMARK - THE LAND OF THE VIKINGS

DENMARK - THE LAND OF THE VIKINGS 

The Kingdom of Denmark is a Nordic country in northern Europe, and its capital is Copenhagen. It is the smallest and least expensive (but still expensive) of all Scandinavian countries, with a population of almost 6 million people. Its head is a Monarch (Queen Margrethe II), and it has the oldest Monarchy in Europe. Even though there is a monarchy, the Prime Minister is the head of the government. Denmark is not only famous for the popular and iconic Christmas Danish butter cookies but also famous for LEGO bricks. It also holds the title of the second happiest country worldwide and is the land of the Vikings, as the locals proudly refer to it. Please continue reading to find out what it is like to travel to Denmark, the land of the Vikings.

Denmark the land of the Vikings. St. Alban's Church - Kastellet
St. Alban's Church - Kastellet

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Tallinn International airport welcome sign. Estonia is the world leader in e-services

Estonia is the World leader in E-services

ESTONIA IS THE WORLD LEADER IN E-SERVICES

ESTONIA IS THE WORLD LEADER IN E-SERVICES

The Republic of Estonia is a small, developed Baltic country in Northern Europe, and its capital is Tallinn. Estonia is closest to Finland and was previously part of the Soviet Union. The country is famous for its many castles, museums, lush forests, strong family values, e-technology, and its medieval, historic capital, Tallinn. Estonia has over 1,500 islands, 1,000 lakes, and 7,000 rivers. It is a developed, high-income, clean, and safe country. It is closer to being a rich country than a poor one and cheaper than many other European countries. However, what is most prominent is Estonia is the world leader in e-services, plus other digital advancements. Keep reading to see what else Estonia offers.

Aleksander Nevski Katedraali. Estonia is the world leader in e-services
Aleksander Nevski Katedraali

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The Newborn monument was unveiled the day Kosovo declared independence. Kosovo the youngest country in Europe

Kosovo the Youngest country in Europe

KOSOVO THE YOUNGEST COUNTRY IN EUROPE 

KOSOVO THE YOUNGEST COUNTRY IN EUROPE 

The Republic of Kosovo is a Balkan country in Southeastern Europe, and its capital is Pristina (Prishtina). It shares its borders with four countries; Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Albania. Kosovo is the smallest country in the Balkans and also the second poorest country in Europe. However, it is one of, if not the cheapest, of all European countries. Its population comprises 93% Muslim ethnic Albanians, 6% Eastern Orthodox Serbians, and 1% Bosniaks, Gorans, Turks, and Roma. Maybe that is why the Albanian flag is most prominent on display throughout the city. Although not recognized as an independent state by all nations, it does not change the fact that Kosovo the youngest country in Europe is an independent country. It is a low-keyed, off-the-beaten-track tourist destination, and a golden find for the adventurous and budget traveller.

The Gracanica Monastery. Kosovo the youngest country in Europe
The Gracanica Monastery

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Amsterdam home to the Red Light District

Amsterdam home to the Red Light District

AMSTERDAM HOME TO THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT 

AMSTERDAM HOME TO THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT 

Welcome to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, specifically to its capital Amsterdam. Amsterdam is favoured for its open-minded policies and Red Light District (De Wallen). It is also the second most popular and visited city in the world. This article will share some tips and information from my visit to Amsterdam home to the Red Light District (as I like to refer to it) and, might I add, cannabis-filled air. None can compete or compare with Amsterdam. Please continue reading and share the article if you find it helpful.

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Liechtenstein the least visited country in Europe

Liechtenstein the least visited Country in Europe

Liechtenstein the least visited Country in Europe

LIECHTENSTEIN THE LEAST VISITED COUNTRY IN EUROPE

I am almost sure many people have not heard of Liechtenstein. Well, for those unfamiliar with it, here goes. Liechtenstein is in central Europe, between Switzerland and Austria, and its capital is Vaduz. It is the only country in the world located 100% in the Alpine region. Therefore, it offers the option of ski slopes for ski enthusiasts. Moreover, it is the 4th smallest European country (Vatican City the smallest country in Europe) and one of the wealthiest and most expensive. Liechtenstein is in the top 5 richest countries in the world (by GDP per capita). Its head of state is a prince, a prime minister head of government. Liechtenstein is one of the financial centers worldwide. Read on to learn more about Liechtenstein, the least visited country in Europe.

Liechtenstein the least visited country in Europe
Vaduz - Liechtenstein

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Independence Square – Valletta, Malta - where Europe meets the Caribbean

MALTA – WHERE EUROPE MEETS THE CARIBBEAN

MALTA - WHERE EUROPE MEETS THE CARIBBEAN

MALTA – WHERE

EUROPE MEETS

THE CARIBBEAN

MALTA – WHERE EUROPE MEETS THE CARIBBEAN

I LOVE MALTA!!! Did I say I love Malta?  Well, I absolutely do!  This a shameless plea to the officials in Malta, send me an indefinite pass, and maybe I come to stay forever.  Why do I love Malta so much?? Well for me, it is the best of both worlds, read on and see why I described it as, Malta – where Europe meets the Caribbean.

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The Freedom Monument Riga the Art Nouveau city of Latvia

RIGA – THE ART NOUVEAU CITY OF LATVIA

RIGA THE ART NOUVEAU CITY OF LATVIA

RIGA 

THE  ART  NOUVEAU  CITY 

OF LATVIA

RIGA THE ART NOUVEAU CITY OF LATVIA

Riga is the capital of the Republic of Latvia. It is the biggest capital in the three Baltic states (which includes Estonia and Lithuania).  The city of Riga lies at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic sea.  Riga the Art Nouveau city of Latvia and Northern Europe, is comprised of over 800 such buildings throughout the city.  (Art Nouveau is a 19th-century style of architecture. This is an applied and decorative art, to interiors and exteriors of buildings).

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