In January this year, Mitch and I packed our bags and flew to Albania. Why would we do that? Low season: it’s cold, places aren’t open, cities lack atmosphere, and hostels are practically empty. All these things are true. We had days where it was bitterly cold we couldn’t stay outside long, days we were rained in, restaurants closed, places where buses didn’t go to at this time of year, so many hotel/hostel owners saying, “Come back in July! You can see this, this and this.” I would love to go back to all the places in the summer. You know …
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Angloville in Poland: Teaching, Learning, Friendship & Vodka
As you may have previously read, Mitch and I did some voluntary teaching in Hungary through the Angloville programme. We signed up for one more of these teaching programmes in Poland, but somehow ended up doing three, and a weekend style programme. It worked out well for us though because we were running very low on money and Angloville provides you with accommodation and food for the week, all we have to pay for is alcohol (and it’s not exactly expensive in Poland). You can read all about the programme here from my post about it when we did it in …
Angloville: More than just teaching English.
Our dedline for getting to Budapest by March 23rd was due to our first bit of ‘work’ as we were travelling; a week-long English immersion programme called Angloville. Before we started travelling, a friend of ours said that if we get to Poland we should definitely do it. It’s a great opportunity to teach English and for travellers like us we get free food and accommodation for the week in a lovely location, all in exchange for doing something natural to us – talking.
Sunny Saturday in Belgrade
Inside the Kalemegdan Citadel in Belgrade lies a park full of history, stunning views, and a sense of tranquility away from the buzz of the city. We happen to be here on a Saturday when the sun is shining and winter is beginning to leave the city, early spring is making its mark. It’s the weekend of the Serbian National Holiday known as Statehood Day; remembering the country’s revolution against the Ottoman Empire and gaining independence. Historic Richness is mixed with nature as the sunlight casts itself over war paraphernalia and the Military Museum. Outside the citadel, the town is …