Nathan's Insights

My upcoming big trip with Darby (niece) is rapidity approaching with our first flight leaving Friday 5 April 2024 which is only ten days away.

While Darby has been overseas before to Bali and Hawaii both times was staying mostly in one location. However, this trip we see us on the move every few days as we get a taste of Europe and the Balkans so a very different experience for Darby. Add in this being Darby’s first overseas trip as a young adult and it should be a unique experience.

With ten days to go I’ve completed my research on the history, culture, and uniqueness in the six countries I’m visiting for the first time: Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Croatia.

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So today marks the start of the 50 day countdown to my Europe 2024 Adventure with my neice to Finalnd, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Monenegro, and Croatia.

If you don’t count Turkey than this is my first visit to Europe since 2013 and boy has the world changed since then.

In addition to the Eastern Europe, Croatia & the Balkans tour with G Advantures we will be visiting Finland (just a short 20 hour stopover) and Singapore.

I’ve booked Hilton stay in Helsinki as a nice way to help recover from the 25 hours from the plane leaving Melbourne to landing in Helsinki. This is why we are stoppinghere for 20 hours instead of flying onto Germany as since a long day in economy seats and Jetstar and Finnair we definitely need time to recover!

I’ve also booked a Crowne Plaza stay for our last stop in Singapore hotel to finish with another nice hotel before our real to reality at the end of this 33 day trip.

With the trip now getting so close I’m getting very excited to be on the road. I’m also very much looking forward to sharing this adventure with my neice and seeing Europe through Darby’s eyes.