I took one more glance at the beautiful canal at Villa Divine before I said my goodbyes to the group. I was sad to be leaving and hoped that Matt and I were able to meet cool people at our next hostel. I quickly packed up my belongings and Mia ordered us a cab. Mike and Andras walked me out to the taxi. They hugged me, said to have fun in Split and to tell the Irish girls hello. Michelle and Sharon left for Split yesterday and we would be meeting up with them ton...

I woke up today slow moving. I didn't want to rush around so took my time sipping my coffee on the balcony and writing on my iPad. Mia, one of our hosts came out to wish me a good morning. Mia is a beautiful blonde and speaks with a soft elegant accent. Every morning she greeted me on the balcony to ask how my writing was coming along. She is the sweetest host and was constantly checking in on us, picking up after us and booking our offsite accommodations. You co...

Waking up and walking out the balcony in the morning is my favorite thing yet. I try to wake up before everyone to get my writing in for the day. I quietly climb down my bunk bed ladder and tip toe out of my room so I don't wake up my five other roommates. Stepping out on to the balcony and seeing the first morning view of Dubrovnik brings a huge smile to my face. Cruise ships had come in for the night and lined the canal in front of our hostel. The water sparkle...

I stood in line for my flight to Frankfurt and pondered on what would come about the next two weeks. How could this possibly beat the experience I had in Thailand? I stepped out of line in search of a water fountain. My dad had given me a Xanex to help me sleep on the flight. He advised me to break it in half but I wanted to make sure I slept the entire flight. I took the entire pill and washed it down in one big gulp. After waiting in line to board my flight, I ...