Love stumbling onto local fairs? Here is a handy guide to some of the best food festivals in Istria – Croatia’s top destination for foodie travelers! In this traditionally farming region, fall is the harvest season, and this is…
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There is something special about fall in Italy – temperatures are dropping; tourist crowds are thinning; the countryside comes alive with the colors of autumnal foliage; and mouth-watering seasonal produce hits the local markets. Best of all, this is when…
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One of the most visited European countries, Italy attracts millions of tourists fascinated by the antique ruins, Renaissance art, coastal scenery, and the amazing food and wine. This has caused hotspots like Rome, Venice, and the Cinque Terre to face…
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Russia’s capital city is huge, densely populated, fast-paced, and packed with historical sites, grand architecture, world-class museums, and cultural landmarks, so figuring out what to see and do with your kids in Moscow can be a bit daunting. Here are…
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For many, tiny (similar in size to New Jersey) Slovenia is way under the travel radar, often overlooked in favor of its more popular neighbors Italy and Croatia. Its tiny stretch of Adriatic coast which is picturesque and historic, and…
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The three Baltic States – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, are among Northern Europe’s best-kept secrets. These former Soviet republics regained their independence in 1991 and are now attracting visitors with their medieval towns and castles, historic yet youthful and vibrant…
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With over 1 million international visitors each year, Dubrovnik – once called ‘the Pearl of the Adriatic’, seems to be on everyone’s bucket list. Its sturdy medieval walls have protected it for centuries, but now face a new peril –…
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Planning your first trip to Croatia and wondering what a ‘Best of the Dalmatian Coast’ trip should look like? Ultimately, your vacation should focus on your own interests and needs, but the itinerary below includes the highlights of the region…
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Thanks to Bram Stocker and the omnipresent pop-culture image of Dracula the vampire (and all his reincarnations), this is usually the first thing that people inquire about when planning a Transylvania trip. Transylvania (meaning ‘land beyond the forest’) has in…
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Planning a trip to Slovenia? If you will be spending a few days on Lake Bled (which I strongly recommend), make sure to include a trip to the Triglav National Park! What better way to escape the crowds and explore…
