Europe – Indie Traveller https://www.indietraveller.co In-Depth Travel Guides, Tips & Adventure Travel Blog Wed, 28 May 2025 09:35:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.indietraveller.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-indie-traveller-favicon-feet-slanted-32x32.png Europe – Indie Traveller https://www.indietraveller.co 32 32 How To Backpack The Balkans (Southeast Europe) https://www.indietraveller.co/backpacking-the-balkans/ https://www.indietraveller.co/backpacking-the-balkans/#comments Sun, 25 May 2025 18:45:29 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?p=57000 Ahh, the Balkans. It’s one of those corners of Europe that still doesn’t get as much love as it should! Read my deep dive on how to get the most out of travelling in this region...

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/backpacking-the-balkans/feed/ 2 Is Bulgaria Worth Visiting? My Honest Impressions https://www.indietraveller.co/is-bulgaria-worth-visiting/ https://www.indietraveller.co/is-bulgaria-worth-visiting/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:18:30 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?post_type=destination&p=86005 I spontaneously decided to travel to Bulgaria, mostly because of a new flight connection from my home city to Sofia. I therefore explored Bulgaria with few expectations — and I ended up loving it! While Bulgaria hadn’t previously been on my radar, I suddenly realized what I’d been missing out on. A big part of ... Read more

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/is-bulgaria-worth-visiting/feed/ 0 1 Week In Bulgaria Itinerary https://www.indietraveller.co/1-week-in-bulgaria-itinerary/ https://www.indietraveller.co/1-week-in-bulgaria-itinerary/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:35:41 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?post_type=destination&p=86004 While the Black Sea beaches draw most tourists to Bulgaria, this streamlined one-week itinerary will focus on the culture, history, and nature of Bulgaria. It includes two wonderful cities, visits to the stunning Rila Monastery and 7 lakes, and more. I traveled through Bulgaria for 2 weeks, but have boiled my experience down to my ... Read more

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/belogradchik-bulgaria/feed/ 1 Sofia In 1 To 3 Days: Guide To Only The Best Things To Do https://www.indietraveller.co/sofia-itinerary/ https://www.indietraveller.co/sofia-itinerary/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:30:17 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?post_type=destination&p=84885 Bulgaria’s capital had much more to offer than I expected. Here’s how to get a perfect impression in one or more days… Before my visit to Sofia, I’d read several online guides that suggested spending merely 24 hours in the Bulgarian capital. While you can tick off the absolute highlights in a day, you don’t ... Read more

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/sofia-itinerary/feed/ 0 10 Of The Top Things To Do In Gjirokastër, Albania https://www.indietraveller.co/things-to-do-in-gjirokaster-albania/ https://www.indietraveller.co/things-to-do-in-gjirokaster-albania/#respond Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:58:29 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?post_type=destination&p=81037 The southern Albanian gem of Gjirokastër is steeped in history and bursting with charm. With a picturesque Old Town filled with Ottoman-era buildings, a bustling bazaar, and beautifully preserved 17th-century homes, Gjirokaster feels like it came straight from a fairytale. This hillside city has a long and storied past and was once a part of ... Read more

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/things-to-do-in-gjirokaster-albania/feed/ 0 Is Albania Worth Visiting? Some Honest Pros and Cons https://www.indietraveller.co/is-albania-worth-visiting/ https://www.indietraveller.co/is-albania-worth-visiting/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:03:09 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?post_type=destination&p=79922 Albania is a bit of a contradiction. On the one hand, it remains highly underrated and still manages to fly under the radar compared to better-known European destinations. At the same tome, Albania saw tourism rise by almost 125% between 2019 and 2024, so the word is clearly getting out! (A big factor was the ... Read more

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/moving-to-lisbon/feed/ 88 A Backpacker’s Travel Guide To Portugal https://www.indietraveller.co/portugal-backpacking-guide/ https://www.indietraveller.co/portugal-backpacking-guide/#comments Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:04:00 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?post_type=destination&p=48504 Let me take a wild guess: you’re planning to go backpacking in Portugal. Well, you have come to the right page! Let me also make a wild prediction: I bet you’ll have an incredible trip. You see, I think Portugal is easily one of the best backpacking destinations in Europe. I’ve been fortunate to travel ... Read more

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]]> https://www.indietraveller.co/portugal-backpacking-guide/feed/ 3 What To Do In Riga, Latvia – 17 Best Riga Attractions https://www.indietraveller.co/things-to-do-in-riga/ https://www.indietraveller.co/things-to-do-in-riga/#respond Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:38:34 +0000 https://www.indietraveller.co/?post_type=destination&p=73916 Famed for its Art Nouveau, beautiful nature, wooden architecture, Europe’s widest river rapid, and various castles and palaces, Latvia is a gem worth discovering. Although there are plenty of exciting things to see in the whole country, it makes sense to begin your trip in the capital, Riga. So, if you are wondering what to ... Read more

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