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

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

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

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

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