Summary of our trip to the Balkans and some interesting pictures

 

The Iconic Holiday Inn in Sarajevo

The Iconic Holiday Inn in Sarajevo

Our trip to the Balkans was a whirlwind tour but was very fun and fulfilling despite the busy pace.  Here are some fun facts about our trip.

Club Bill Gates in Sarajevo

Club Bill Gates in Sarajevo

Final Summary:

Countries visited: (5) Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Montenegro, Albania

Length of trip in days vs vacation days taken from work:  10 days in length vs 4 days of vacation taken from work

Flights: (5) ORD-MUC-LJU, SJJ-VIE-IAD-ORD

Kilometers driven: approximately 1500

Total Cost of Gasoline to fill up car for the whole trip: $260 US

Anti-McDonalds sentiment in Sarajevo

Anti-McDonalds sentiment in Sarajevo – ” I’m Hating It”

Number of McDonald’s seen: 2 (yes, we only saw two McDonald’s the whole trip)

Number of Starbuck’s seen: 0

Number of McDonald’s eaten at: 1 (in Sarajevo)

Number of seven year olds we saw smoking: 1

Smoking is endemic in Bosnia.  We even saw this seven year old puffing on a cigarette

Smoking is endemic in Bosnia. We even saw this seven year old puffing on a cigarette

Number of border crossings while driving: 8

Number of pizza’s eaten: 5

Number of Chocolate Souffles eaten at Magellan restaurant in Dubrovnik: 3

Miles walked during the trip per person: 56 (seven miles per day)

Who doesn't love some Red Bull Gelato - although I didn't try it

Who doesn’t love some Red Bull Gelato – although I didn’t try it

 

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