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…
I recently spent a week in Northern Ireland, hopping from its capital city of Belfast to its western city of Derry and seeing the country’s stunning nature in between. This…
Budapest tops my list as one of Europe’s most photogenic cities. It’s hipper than Paris, a bit more raw than Vienna, and matches the energy of Istanbul and Berlin. The…
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.…
Did some form of travel make it on your New Year resolutions list? It certainly made it on mine. Even though I’m extremely grateful for the travel I’ve been able…
First impressions of Edinburgh were pretty solid. The historic core of the city is exceptionally compact, it’s like wandering through the past. Old brick buildings sit along the city blocks,…
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…
It’s October, a highly anticipated month as summer settles and autumn abounds. But here I sit, ever so patiently in Madrid… waiting, waiting, waiting… for those leaves to pop. Some…