Berat Albania

Tiny awesome little city on a mountain. If you're pressed for time, this little gem of a city doesn't need more than a day to fully explore. Definitely a cool laid black place with a lot of history to cozy up in for a few days if you have the time to relax! Make sure to check out the fortress AND the "evening walk" - where [what seems like] the entire population of Berat walks up and down the main street. It's a neat experience. Staying at Berat Backpackers Hostel made the visit extra cool!

Istanbul Turkey

Istanbul really is one of the world's great cities, and it's easy to get lost here for a few days. I loved wandering the markets of the Grand Bazaar and taking in the amazing culture. The Aya Sofia and Blue Mosque are must sees, but my favorite hidden gem is a sunken-garden cafe outside the Suleymanie Mosque. I could spend hours lounging here, drinking tea and enjoying the conversation with the Turkish students. At night be sure to check out the bars and clubs off of Istiklal street!

Niš Serbia

Pretty cool place! An interesting night life vibe - lots of young people on the streets. Definitely not a lot of foreign tourists, which makes it a great place to soak up the Serbian culture

Nerja Spain

This was maybe one of my favorite places ever! So chill and so fun. Relaxed with good food and beautiful beaches. All kinds of good vibes.