This is what I have been up to for the last couple of weeks!
AdventureNEXT Balkans was a first of its kind of conference designed to showcase adventure travel throughout the Balkans. Groups of tour operators and media from across the world (including myself) traveled to various countries in the Balkans to experience local adventure, cuisine, culture, traditions, and more, and came together with local suppliers in Ohrid, Macedonia for a responsible adventure tourism conference.
I personally spent a week exploring Kosovo before the 4-day conference, during which I completed my first Via Ferrata, climbed a snowy peak, and hung out with bears, and then I spent another week exploring the mountains and wine country of Bulgaria after the conference, and let’s just say Bulgaria may be my new favorite Balkan country. More on those coming soon!
Here is a snapshot of some of the pre-conference trips, including my week in Kosovo, as well as an overview of what this conference looked like. (Yes, we had a little bit of fun).
I’m so proud to be part of a network that is quite literally changing the world through adventure travel. Check out the hashtag #adventureNEXT or visit the Adventure Travel Trade Association to find out more.
