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Day 2
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 8:49 AM
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 155 m
Slovenia Modrejce 46.15957, 13.74288346°9’34” N 13°44’34” E
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Sotorisce Senca
August 3, 2022 in Slovenia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Good morning 🤩
Traveler Luuuuke?
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Traveler😩😩😩
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TravelerI so want to be there 😩
8/3/22Reply
Travelerlots of people paddle boarding here:)
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Traveler Gorgeous collie 💕🐾
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 8:18 PM
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 162 m
Slovenia Most na Soči 46.153204, 13.74011146°9’12” N 13°44’24” E
Most na Soci
August 2, 2022 in Slovenia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Properly excited now!

I stand at the foot of what ought to be an epic 160 km+ journey, where I will follow the banks of the emerald Soca river to its source, before trekking over a massif in the Julian Alps, on a pilgrimage back to Lake Bled.Read more
TravelerLooks and sounds amazing, good luck and can't wait to see more of it!
8/2/22Reply
TravelerOh sounds quite inquiring, looking forward to follow u again.. 🤞👏 x
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TravelerSounds exciting!!
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Day 1
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 7:51 PM
☀️ 26 °C
Altitude: 90 m
Slovenia Nova Gorica 45.954956, 13.63552145°57’18” N 13°38’8” E
Gorizia / Nova Gorica
August 2, 2022 in Slovenia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Thanks to Google maps being an absolute jizzcock and lying to me about when the train goes, I absolutely (and unnecessarily) powered through Italian Gorizia and into Slovenian Nova Gorica.

Slovenia is the 14th and likely final country of the year for me, my favourite nation!Read more
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 5:56 PM
☀️ 31 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Italy Ronchi dei Leg. Nord 45.830266, 13.50588145°49’49” N 13°30’21” E
Ronchi dei Legionari
August 2, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Just kidding it's all gone to plan. Too well to plan... I'm almost disappointed. Ronchi dei Legionari is a very sleepy deserted town, also interestingly there is a lot of the Slovenian language around already.Read more
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Day 1
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 5:11 PM
☀️ 30 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Italy Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport 45.820931, 13.4856745°49’15” N 13°29’8” E
Trieste Airport
August 2, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
What the hell is a Trieste and what am I doing here?
TravelerTrieste (Italian) Origin & history From Latin Tergeste, probably of Venetic origin. The first element, terg may have meant "market" (thus cognate to Proto-Slavic *tъrgъ‎, Old Norse torg‎), and the second element, -est, may have meant "place".
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TravelerThanks for clearing that up
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TravelerAny time 😂
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Travelerwhat about the what am I doing here part?
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TravelerPractise your Slovenian language skills on as many people as possible?
8/2/22Reply
Travelergovorite anglesko?
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TravelerSi
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Travelerthat's enough practice for one day
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Travelerja*
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Day 1
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 10:32 AM
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 143 m
England Stansted Airport Railway Station 51.890362, 0.26080251°53’25” N 0°15’39” E
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London Stansted Airport
August 2, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
'Don't look so nervous' says the man on security. But how can I not with calves as dangerous as these?
Traveler Wow runway views what a treat
8/2/22Reply
Travelermaybe I can sit there and watch my flight take off
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Day 1
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 5:58 AM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 41 m
England Bournemouth Railway Station 50.727259, -1.86394550°43’38” N 1°51’50” W
Bournemouth
August 2, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Almost got an allergic reaction from being in one country for too long.
TravelerDefo got vy itchy feet! Stay safe 🤞👍x
8/2/22Reply
TravelerYes, am very lucky to have been able to do lots of itching this summer, thanks Gilly!
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TravelerHave a great time 😁
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Travelerthanks ma 😘😘
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Day 26
Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 7:50 AM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 45 m
England Winton 50.731323, -1.85611750°43’53” N 1°51’22” W
Bournemouth
July 30, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
A highly enjoyable and memorable adventure comes to its end.

This trip involved taking:
42 Buses
10 Trains
7 Taxis
5 Metros
5 Boats
3 Trams
2 Flights
2 Cable cars
1 Hitchhike
...In 11 countries, all in 26 days😅. That's so much travelling you might even forget to summit a few mountains and walk 375+ km in a heatwave in that time too.Read more
TravelerWelcome home and thnx for letting me to follow u both. What a amazing and interesting trip. Vy well done 👏
7/30/22Reply
Travelerthanks Gilly! appreciate you taking an interest
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Day 26
Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 5:07 AM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 18 m
England Waterloo Railway Station 51.502507, -0.11188551°30’9” N 0°6’43” W
London
July 30, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Take me back to Belgrade.
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Day 26
Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 2:30 AM
☁️ 15 °C
Altitude: 106 m
England Stansted Airport Railway Station 51.890457, 0.26335251°53’26” N 0°15’48” E
London Stansted Airport
July 30, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Some fun facts about this strange new country: the people here religiously eat battered swan every Wednesday for afternoon tea, the winner of Saffron Walden's annual crumpet throwing championship is rewarded with 3 limited edition tunnock's wafer bars, and rumour even has it that if you queue anywhere for long enough the queen will personally come and knight you herself.Read more
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Day 25
Friday, July 29, 2022 at 8:45 PM
🌙 29 °C
Altitude: 28 m
Montenegro Podgorica Airport 42.368034, 19.24632842°22’5” N 19°14’47” E
Podgorica Airport
July 29, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
We think Podgorica gets some unfair hatred from tourists. Don't get us wrong, there's absolutely nothing to do there and the place does have something of a festering rubbish smell, but it's not Belgrade bad.

The journey to the airport was an interesting one; there are no buses that really come here and the train only runs every 3 hours or so; the station doesn't even have a platform, and even that is a good 20 minute walk from the airport itself. Personally, our train was delayed by half an hour seemingly as the driver just fancied a smoke break. But other than that, we have successfully arrived, and checked in at the capital's tiny airport. Now it's just a matter of waiting for our already delayed flight. Balkans, you were never boring!Read more
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Day 25
Friday, July 29, 2022 at 12:00 PM
☀️ 30 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Montenegro Škurda 42.425568, 18.77136342°25’32” N 18°46’17” E
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Kotor
July 29, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Aaaaand finally, Kotor. Here are some photos from basecamp over the past 4 days. Our hostel was right amongst the bustle of the fortified old town, which dates all the way back to 5th century BC. During our stay, we enjoyed numerous sea swims, walking on the lofty walls built high on the limestone cliffs and exploring the nooks and crannies of the pretty streets.Read more
Traveler That looks great!!
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Day 24
Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM
☀️ 33 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Croatia Sponza Palace 42.641055, 18.110542°38’28” N 18°6’38” E
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Dubrovnik
July 28, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Dubrovnik needs no introduction, with its towering UNESCO world heritage city walls encircling the famous old town. Historically known as Ragusa, it has been part of Italy, Austria-Hungary and even ruled itself as a free state for 500 years.

During our spontaneous daytrip here, we explored the pretty old streets, climbed up to the scenic Mt Srd and dunked our heads into the glistening Adriatic. It really is remarkable to consider that war occurred here as recently as the 90s, especially with surroundings as beautiful as these.Read more
TravelerJJ is definitely the mad king. Thomas you're his Hand
7/28/22Reply
Traveler Beautiful sunset 🌅
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Day 23
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 12:00 PM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 1,568 m
Montenegro Njegošev Mauzolej 42.399923, 18.8375642°23’60” N 18°50’15” E
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Lovcen
July 27, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
After scraping our comically few coins together to meet the park entrance fee and then passing a wasp off onto an unsuspecting family (lol), we started our day at the top of Lovcen national park having been plonked there by a taxi. We discovered two ways of getting into the mausoleum at the peak for free; by walking in confidently (JJ), and by admitting to not having any cash (Thomas).

On the way down to Kotor, we were trailed by a stray dog we affectionately named Luke. Luke was our perfect third member: loyal, great at hills and loved hunting grasshoppers and rabbits (basically the opposite of Josh, sorry not sorry). On the ladder of Kotor, we only found one way to get in to the city walls for free; accidentally use the secret entrance. It was here that we heavy heartedly had to part ways with our beloved Luke as we descended down into Kotor.Read more
Traveler Aww he looks fun!! 🐾
7/27/22Reply
TravelerLuuuuuuuke! Every good team needs a Luke tagging along
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Day 22
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 7:35 PM
☀️ 29 °C
Altitude: 50 m
Montenegro Hrid Golubinj 42.256101, 18.8968842°15’22” N 18°53’49” E
Sveti Stefan
July 26, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
After some swimming and bringing back the legendary elbowball, we took a leisurely stroll from Budva, through Becici and onto Sveti Stefan, where we are eating dinner at this restaurant with an alright-ish view.Read more
TravelerBeautiful and unspoilt town. 🤩👍
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Day 22
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 12:07 PM
☀️ 29 °C
Altitude: Sea level
Montenegro Uvala Pod Fratre 42.277301, 18.83800142°16’38” N 18°50’17” E
Budva
July 26, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Well now we've found where everyone in Montenegro has gone... Budva is a pleasant but touristy destination on the Montenegrin Riviera, with a charming old town. We are spending the day being conventional tourists and taking it easy at Mogren beachRead more
TravelerAbsolutely stunning country. 😍
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Day 21
Monday, July 25, 2022 at 5:57 PM
☀️ 34 °C
Altitude: 12 m
Montenegro Pus 42.355698, 19.02559442°21’21” N 19°1’32” E
Rijeka Crnojevica
July 25, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
We plodded downhill to Rijeka Crnojevica in the frankly deathly heat, where we once again refreshed by glugging gallons of cold fanta. After a couple of hours unwinding under the willows and fending off Montenegro's most persistent ducks, we then enjoyed a tranquil kayaking venture, exploring the river (and to Thomas' delight, the resident birdlife) up close.Read more
TravelerLooks great!
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Day 21
Monday, July 25, 2022 at 11:45 AM
☀️ 37 °C
Altitude: 150 m
Montenegro Kozica 42.362423, 19.05692342°21’45” N 19°3’25” E
Pavlova Strana
July 25, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
After some logistical masterstrokes, we found our way to Pavlova Strana, a beautiful viewpoint over the stunning, snaking river Crnojevica, which flows from Lake Skadar. Photos don't really do it justice, with the immaculate silhouetted mountains above and lilypads carpeting the meandering waters, teeming with wildlife. Why is it so hot🥵Read more
TravelerYou ever thought of doing creative writing? Your word use is immaculate. Looks absolutely stunning!
7/25/22Reply
TravelerI leave my creative streak for coming up with convenient nonsense maths in physics exams duh
7/25/22Reply
TravelerLooks vy idyllic 🤫 again stunning location 🤩👏
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Travelerthanks! yes, today was a good day:)
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Day 20
Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 6:08 PM
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 1,428 m
Montenegro Crno Jezero 43.146908, 19.09679643°8’49” N 19°5’48” E
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Durmitor National Park
July 24, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
[JJ] Despite some early morning fatigue, we trundled along to Crno Jezero, the black lake. From there, we huffed and puffed our way up to some ice caves at around an altitude of 2200m, then looped back via some craggy paths under a cacophony of thunder. Somehow though the skies have held firm and we're still dry as we bid our final farewell to the national park. Durmitor, you've been a giggle, cheersRead more
Traveler Awesome!
7/24/22Reply
TravelerBeautiful scenery 🤩👏
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Traveler at first I thought it's a statue inside this cave 😳🙄
7/24/22Reply
Travelerit does look like that, they're confusing ice structures though, I have no idea how they form
7/25/22Reply
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Day 19
Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 7:30 PM
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 1,449 m
Montenegro Klještine 43.15442, 19.12422743°9’16” N 19°7’27” E
Zabljak
July 23, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We arrived late in Zabljak last night and found our way to Hostel Hiker's Den, where we our host is the Montenegrin lookalike of Jay Foreman (he even got us to download a map, even if he is no map man).

After our ventures today, we found our way back again to the hostel and devoured some pasta. Now it's time to educate Thomas with Monty Python and the Holy Grail.Read more
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Day 19
Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 2,523 m
Montenegro Durmitor 43.127799, 19.03422343°7’40” N 19°2’3” E
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Bobotov Kuk
July 23, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Our ascent of Montenegro's previously considered tallest mountain started by hopping up to Sedlo Saddle with from the Zabljak hostel via a van. From there we paid the 3€ entrance fee into Durmitor national park before then climbing up to the summit of Bobotov Kuk at 2523m, the highest point of our trip so far. There were some short technical sections and Thomas appeared to suffer with shortness of breath due to altitude (or more likely, illness) at points, but after our experience of completing Rysy, we made light work of it. From there we then descended back to the Saddle and hitchhiked back into Zabljak with the help of some smiley Austrians.Read more
TravelerHow high?? Altitude sickness?! 😳 Glad you made it and are back down ok 😃
7/23/22Reply
Traveler A..maz..ing!
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Traveler looks like Stair Hole.. 😳
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TravelerI pointed this out at the time, definitely. this was muchhh larger here though
7/23/22Reply
Traveler😊👍👏
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Day 18
Friday, July 22, 2022 at 5:01 PM
☀️ 37 °C
Altitude: 630 m
Montenegro Nikšić 42.77036, 18.94559342°46’13” N 18°56’44” E
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Niksic
July 22, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
[JJ] We used a sleepy stopoff at the very relaxed city of Niksic to buy SIM cards, load up on food and enjoy a stroll through some leafy streets.

(Update) ...Aaaaand noooo we just missed our bus! Our very first miss believe it or not. But we enjoyed an evening instead playing cards and dining lavishly as we wait for the next coach.Read more
Traveler 😊😊
7/22/22Reply
TravelerGosh so empty, no people or public about. Probably hvg aftrn siesta? 🤔
7/22/22Reply
Travelerwho knows, but you're right, it's pretty quiet about here
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Day 18
Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11:50 AM
☀️ 30 °C
Altitude: 850 m
Montenegro Gornji Manastir Ostrog 42.674863, 19.03051342°40’30” N 19°1’50” E
Ostrog Monastery
July 22, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
[JJ] Our travels this morning took us from the most ramshackle train station for a country capital I've ever seen, to Ostrog, where we immediately (and accidentally) (and successfully?!?!) haggled with a taxi driver as soon as we stepped off the train. The ride took us up to 17th century orthodox Ostrog monastery, remarkably built into the cliffs. We didn't realise quite what an important religious pilgrimage site this was, as crowds flooded in to pay respect to the body of Saint Basil of Ostrog, literally lining up for the chance to kiss his preserved remains. When our turn finally came, the best we could muster was an awkward bow of respect towards his saintly casket before swiftly dipping to explore the rest of the site. Even as clueless tourists though, this was a thoroughly worthwhile visit, and felt like a place for true inner peace.Read more
Travelerdidn't u see anyone? the monks 🙏?
7/22/22Reply
Traveleryes we saw monks and Saint Basil
7/22/22Reply
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Day 17
Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 11:02 PM
🌙 27 °C
Altitude: 47 m
Montenegro Savin Potok 42.43751, 19.27285542°26’15” N 19°16’22” E
Podgorica
July 21, 2022 in Montenegro ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Feeling fine, country number nine.
TravelerLovely sunset
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Day 17
Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 11:56 AM
☀️ 34 °C
Altitude: 114 m
Albania Kalaja e Rozafatit 42.0466, 19.493342°2’48” N 19°29’36” E
Shkodër
July 21, 2022 in Albania ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
[JJ] Today was definitely a transition day, as our time in Theth came to its end. We took an authentic winding journey through the high mountain pass roads (which are seemingly the only paved roads in the whole of Albania btw) to reach Shkodër, where we've spent much of the day pretty exhausted and zonked in the heat. Nonetheless, we did climb up to Rozafa castle and earn ourselves a few more glistening coats of sweat.Read more
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Day 16
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 4:22 PM
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 623 m
Albania Kaprejë 42.365, 19.74833342°21’54” N 19°44’54” E
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The Blue Eye
July 20, 2022 in Albania ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
[JJ] Hot, so hot. 🥵

Then cold, so cold. 🥶

(Edit: today is also the day I personally reached the 1,000 km mark of walking since the start of my summer)
Traveler 😳
7/20/22Reply
Traveler it's like looking at myself in the mirror 🤣
7/20/22Reply
Travelerblue pool?
7/21/22Reply
Traveleryou missed that reference hundreds of footprints ago
7/21/22Reply
Traveleran actual real life josh comment?!
7/21/22Reply
TravelerBiggest shock of the trip so far
7/21/22Reply
Travelerwell here's to missing another 100
7/21/22Reply
TravelerI hope you know that I'll be cramming in the peep show references in exactly 100 footprints on from now
7/21/22Reply
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