Dubrovnik had three strikes against it before I even arrived. It’s crowded, it’s expensive, it’s gentrified toward tourists. I wasn’t even sure there was anything to do there other than walk around and take pictures. In any other year, the rule would be three strikes and you’re out: a city not worth my time. But […]
My eyes were glued to the car window for the entirety of our Montenegro road trip. The country is spectacular, with landscapes so beautiful you wonder how it’s possible for one country to sweep all the beauty awards. It’s hugely varied, too, so you’ll never get bored: on the off-chance you grow immune to insanely
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A few months back, a friend and colleague surmised that more travelers would treat themselves when booking their next trip: after a year of nearly no travel, we’d be tempted to choose as much comfort and amenities as we could afford. I didn’t buy it, at least not for my own personal circumstances. And sure
When it comes to travel, I tend to obsess. I belabor over the tiniest details, ending up in a fit of indecision for absolutely no good reason. Sometimes, I spend so long deciding that the “best” option ends up sold out while I’m making my mind, causing me to start all over and look for
It’s no secret that I went to Montenegro for the scenery. The landscapes there are spectacular and offer immense variety — you’ll never get bored. And, a tidbit that guidebooks won’t tell you, is that practically every major route is pretty enough to be a scenic byway, even if it’s never labeled as such (sadly,
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Discovering Virpazar wasn’t an accident. As gateway to Montenegro’s Skadar Lake National Park, it’s well-visited and was a must-do in our plans. But, more importantly, Virpazar reminded me of another place in the Balkans I loved (at least on paper) and I wanted to capture that feeling oh-so-much. No, Virpazar wasn’t a lucky find. It
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When we arrived in Montenegro, we weren’t entirely sure what to expect. I suppose that’s the beauty of booking a trip on less than a month’s notice: research is limited to the absolute essentials, leaving plenty to discover after you arrive. Thankfully, the incredible landscapes that inspired the trip were waiting for us in spades.
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Slovenia is a country that doesn’t get a lot of coverage from US-based travelers, which is a shame. It’s a beautiful, friendly country that’s easy to get around. Since most Americans don’t know much about it, the best places to visit in Slovenia can be difficult to figure out at first, but some basic research will
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For a small country, Slovenia has never-ending scenery. With mountains, castles, coastline, caves, and more, you’ll never get bored. Instead of settling for just Ljubljana and Lake Bled, head into some lesser-traveled corners with this one week Slovenia itinerary — yes, you can see it all quickly and easily! How long to spend in Slovenia?
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Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia is picture-perfect and undeniably beautiful. This is Croatia’s largest national park and is known for it’s turquoise waters throughout sixteen cascading lakes. Each lake is interconnected, separated by travertines and waterfalls, so no matter where you are in the park, you’ll hear the sounds of water and likely see it as well
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