Hello, I am writing this blog post to talk about some tips that I would have told my past self and also to give insight into my experience of buying a home as a single woman at aged 30 in the UK. 1) Small steps will get you there The deposit saving was the longest phase of the buying process. I had hoped that I would meet someone during my twenties as it feels as though from a young age we are taught that you meet a guy, buy a house then have a family. However at the end of the day we are responsible for our lives and we can create the lives that we want if we put in enough work towards it. If you are reading this article, please do not feel alone. There are a growing number of women taking matters into their own hands and buying a property on their own. It may take a bit longer but all of the decisions are yours, you can decorate how you want and you can crea...
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Me and my friend fancied a winter break to Dubrovnik and after doing some research we decided to also have a day trip to Bosnia and Montenegro. Here is my review of our trip in Sept 2024.
Day One- Croatia
We arrived late at night and we were greeted with the soft lapping of waves as we stumbled up the steps to our apartment. We had a nice lazy lie in and managed to book in last minute to a walking tour who took us around the old town of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik itself is small city and easy to walk around and navigate. It a beautiful place with crystal aqua water, mountains and stunning buildings. After the walking tour we treated ourselves to a lovely lunch overlooking to harbour and had some tasty ice cream. Then we walked the walls which was quite strenuous and had a few stops with a nice ice cold cola to quench our thirst. In the afternoon we enjoyed some time on the beach. I feel like one day is enough to explore the main sites of Dubrovnik. I would definitely recommend the walking tour, the walls and the beach.
Day Two: Bosnia
The trip started at 7am so we were up early to catch the bus. Our day trip included Kravice Waterfalls, Mostar and Pocitelj. The Kravice waterfalls were very relaxing and even though it was September, lots of people were in the water having a dip. The steps are very steep down to the waterfalls although there is also a small train for an additional cost. At the bottom by the water there was a bar and a nice cola hit the spot.
The next stop of the door was Mostar and we walked to the Old town with the cobbled streets and multiple eateries and shops. We watched the brave divers jump off the driving areas along the side of the river neretva and there was a film crew interviewing someone on the bridge. It made me so nervous to watch as I am scared of heights so I was glad when they did not jump off the highest one. We enjoyed a delicious lunch in the market and found the prices reasonable. Mostar was by far the busiest place but it was wonderful to walk around.
The final stop was the medieval town of Pocitelji where we enjoyed bottles of frozen pomegranate juice and walking around the small ancient town. It truly felt as though we were walking through history as we glimpsed how people lived in the past. The town itself is small and is made up of one street that you can walk up and you can see most of it within 30 minutes. After a long day we headed back through border control which can take some time as there are often long delays while they check people's passports- be aware.
Day Three- Montenegro
We were up early again and set off in the mini van at 6am. Our itinerary included Perast, Kotor and Budva. The first stop in Perast included an boat trip to a small island called "Our Lady of the Rocks". The local legend advises that some fishermen found the icon of Madonna on some rocks and that the fish were plentiful around this area as the waters were blessed. Therefore they decided to build an island to capitalise on the natural resources. The scenery was breathtaking and again the water is so clean.
The next stops was the city of Kotor, this was the one that I was most looking forward too. However I have to admit that although the city was picturesque it was more run down than I expected. I still enjoyed the scenery but it was not my favourite part of the trip.
After the day trips we were coming back to the city of Dubrovnik and eating out in the evening. On the last day we enjoyed a large fish platter with the local delicacies. You could taste the freshness of the fish and Dubrovnik has some truly incredible restaurants. Overall I would say that three days is enough to see the three cities although I was glad to have the day off when I was flying back as I was extremely tired. It was worth it to pack in that much into a small amount of time. I hope that you found this article informative. Take care.
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