Croatia may be a small country, but it packs a pretty big punch. With several distinct regions, over 1,000 islands, and more than 2,500 miles of coastline, there’s a lot to see and do and eat. And with so much diversity in history, cultural influence, geography, and cuisine, you may be wondering how to start and where to go in Croatia. Luckily, the country’s size is small enough to fit all the good stuff in one trip. Regions of Croatia…
We’re in an age of travel, where jet-setting to a different country is not only common, it’s more affordable and accessible than ever before. With budget airlines popping up all…
I recently stumbled upon an article claiming Belgrade, Serbia to be the new Berlin. It got me; I had to read it. Why? Because I, too, love Belgrade and I…
I’ve pledged my love for Slovenia multiple times on this blog. It’s no longer a secret. I’ve been twice in the chilly winter months, witnessing this country’s snowy, holiday appeal.…
Ljubljana may be hard to pronounce (say it with me, Loo-Blee-Awn-Ah), but it’s not hard to love. When I first laid eyes on this quaint European capital, I had just…
We hopped a bus from Ljubljana to Bled, a quick drive up the valley, tracing the river to our destination. The bus rounded a bend, the lake coming into view,…
Slovenia seems to be everywhere lately. Why? Because it truly is a gem of a place. Why else would we have visited the country two Christmases in a row? It…
When you dream of European mountain ranges, what comes to mind? I often picture the Alps in Switzerland and Bavaria. Or I imagine myself frolicking amongst the Dolomites in Italy…
I already wrote about this little adventure, but the story is worth another visit, and so is the entire region of the High Tatra Mountain Range. These enormous rocky peaks,…
It’s not what you think… Dusk came early that evening, the sun dipping below the nearby snow-capped peaks, enveloping the little town of Zakopane in a restless pre-winter chill. It…