Europe

Stephanie arrives in Turkiye for the final (and longest) leg of her trip

Stephanie Mirza arrives in Rome to catch a glimpse of the colosseum, eat authentic Italian pizza, and talks with Father Emmanuel Katongole, the incoming director of Notre Dame University's Ansari Institute.

Stephanie concludes her trip in the Netherlands with a look into the Dutch way of doing things

Stephanie leaves Bosnia behind to attend a family reunion in The Netherlands, and learns about her in-laws' fascinating stories.

Stephanie talks with several key figures at the Building Bridges seminar in Bosnia, which focuses on the interfaith alliance between Islam and Christianity.

Stephanie interviews two American expats who moved to Sarajevo years ago and asks the question, "Why choose Sarajevo?"

Stephanie wraps up her time in Bosnia by speaking with two different tea shop owners who call Sarajevo home

In this week's episode, Stephanie explores the invisible scars left on the people and places affected by the Siege of Sarajevo.

Stephanie reflects on the historical context behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, his wife Sophie, and the following events that would eventually lead to the Great War.

Stephanie travels to Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to experience the crossroads where East meets West, drinks water from a possibly magic fountain, and resists the temptation to stuff her carry-on with more souvenirs.Have a Travel question for Stephanie? Email us at wvpe@wvpe.org!