Our first 90 days will see us travelling from England on the 9th January heading to France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Being in Morocco will give us a bank of spare Schengen days if needed. We will then head East to non Schengen countries spending at least 90 days outside of the Schengen.
Where should we go next? That’s where you come in! We want you to have a say in our next destination, so make sure to cast your vote and help us plan the adventure of a lifetime.
Find out more about these awesome countries below and vote in our poll below.
Poll closes Tues 28th of February at 23:59pm and we will start to make our way East towards the end of March!
Turkey
Population: 84,003,762; Land Area: 783,562 square kilometres
Turkey is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and its unique geography has made it a melting pot of cultures throughout history.
The capital city of Turkey is Ankara, but the largest city is Istanbul, which is home to over 15 million people.
The official language of Turkey is Turkish, which is a member of the Turkic language family.
Turkey is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ancient city of Ephesus, the rock-cut tombs of Lycia, and the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus.
The official currency of Turkey is the Turkish lira.
Turkey is home to a number of iconic landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, and the Topkapı Palace.
The national dish of Turkey is called “kebab,” which refers to a variety of dishes made with grilled meat.
Armenia
Population: 2,963,000; Land Area: 29,743 square kilometres
Armenia is a landlocked country located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia.
The capital city of Armenia is Yerevan.
The official language of Armenia is Armenian, which is a member of the Indo-European language family.
The Armenian alphabet, which was created in the 5th century AD, is one of the oldest alphabets in the world.
The official currency of Armenia is the Armenian dram.
Armenia is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Monastery of Geghard, the Temple of Garni, and the Echmiadzin Cathedral.
The national dish of Armenia is called “khorovats,” which is a type of barbeque made with grilled meat.
Georgia
Population: 3,739,600; Land Area: 69,700 square kilometres
Georgia is a country located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia.
The capital city of Georgia is Tbilisi.
The official language of Georgia is Georgian, which is a member of the Kartvelian language family.
The Georgian alphabet is one of the oldest alphabets in the world, dating back to the 5th century AD.
The official currency of Georgia is the Georgian lari.
Georgia is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the historic centers of Mtskheta and Tbilisi, and the cave city of Uplistsikhe.
The national dish of Georgia is called “khinkali,” which is a type of dumpling filled with meat and spices.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Population: 3,291,000; Land Area: 51,197 square kilometres
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country located in southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula.
The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.
The official language of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Bosnian, which is a member of the South Slavic language group.
The currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Bosnian convertible mark.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar, the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad, and the Stari Most (Old Bridge) in Mostar.
The national dish of Bosnia and Herzegovina is called “čevapi,” which are grilled minced meat rolls made with beef or lamb.
Serbia
Population: 7,038,000; Land Area: 88,361 square kilometres
Serbia is a country located in southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula.
The capital city of Serbia is Belgrade.
The official language of Serbia is Serbian, which is a member of the South Slavic language group.
The currency of Serbia is the Serbian dinar.
Serbia is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius, the Stari Ras and Sopoćani Medieval Monasteries, and the Studenica Monastery.
The national dish of Serbia is called “čevapi,” which are grilled minced meat rolls made with beef or lamb, similar to the national dish of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Kosovo
Population: 1,808,000; Land Area: 10,908 square kilometers
Kosovo is a country located in southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula.
The capital city of Kosovo is Pristina.
The official languages of Kosovo are Albanian and Serbian.
The currency of Kosovo is the Euro.
Kosovo is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Gracanica Monastery and the Patriarchal Monastery of Peć.
The national dish of Kosovo is called “flia*,” which is a type of layered pastry filled with cream or cheese.
Bulgaria
Population: 7,000,000; Land Area: 110,994 square kilometers
Bulgaria is a country located in southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula.
The capital city of Bulgaria is Sofia.
The official language of Bulgaria is Bulgarian, which is a member of the Slavic language family.
The currency of Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev.
Bulgaria is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, the Boyana Church, and the Rila Monastery.
The national dish of Bulgaria is called “banitsa,” which is a type of savory pastry made with layers of phyllo dough and filled with cheese or spinach.
Romania
Population: 19,541,000; Land Area: 238,391 square kilometres
Romania is located in southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula.
The capital city of Romania is Bucharest.
The official language of Romania is Romanian, which is a member of the Romance language family.
The currency of Romania is the Romanian leu.
Romania is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Danube Delta, the Monastery of Horezu, and the Dacian Fortresses of the Orăştie Mountains.
The national dish of Romania is called “sarmale,” which are minced meat rolls made with rice or vegetables and wrapped in pickled cabbage or vine leaves.
Moldova
Population: 2,766,000; Land Area: 33,851 square kilometres
Moldova is a country located in eastern Europe, between Romania and Ukraine.
The capital city of Moldova is Chisinau.
The official language of Moldova is Moldovan, which is a variant of Romanian.
The currency of Moldova is the Moldovan leu.
Moldova is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Monastery of Hâncu, the Old Orhei Archaeological Complex, and the Struve Geodetic Arc.
The national dish of Moldova is called “plăcintă,” which is a type of savory or sweet pastry filled with meat, cheese, or fruit.
We hope you enjoyed these facts and we can’t wait to share our experience of visiting where you send us! Vote now!
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