The Kamnik-Savinja Alps in northern Slovenia is for hikers who’d like to wander off the beaten path. While the most famous natural attractions of this tiny country are in the Julian Alps (Lake Bled and Bohinj, Soča Valley or Vršič Pass), the Kamnik Alps also offer some impressive, but less busy sights. Though it’s close…
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We try the impossible: pick 10 (and only 10!) hikes that represent all kinds of beauties found in California. Moreover, we consider only short hikes this time, taking from a few hours to half a day, so they can easily fit in any California road trip itinerary. We’ve spent a wonderful year in California, hiked…
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Ireland is famous for ruins. Abandoned, romantic ruins that look like they are stolen from a storybook and took you back in time… centuries ago. We show you 6 astonishing ruins that we found on our road trip around Ireland and Northern Ireland the past year. Because Ireland is that country where you can often…
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We’ve always loved Croatia. But it was only last year that we truly realized how diverse and beautiful it is – and that it’s one of our favorite countries in Europe! Big words, I know. But that one month we spent in the country on our latest trip last September gave us plenty of “wow!”…
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Croatia offers just as much in terms of cultural heritage as in natural beauties. The medieval centers of its coastal towns are quite famous – and for a good reason. Are you thinking of Dubrovnik? That’s the busiest and most famous of them – and the one we won’t write about in this post. (We’ve…
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When is the best time to visit Hungary? When are the high, low and shoulder seasons? Is there anything interesting to do – indoors or outdoors – in the low season? We’ve been living here all our lives, and in this post we collected all the things to do in Hungary, Budapest and beyond, in…
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California is one of the most diverse states in the USA, moreover, it has weather that makes being outdoors a joy year-round! It has nine amazing national parks. But which one would you like the best? It depends on what you’re looking for and in which season you visit. We’ve lived in California for a…
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If you’re on the search for fairy tale castles and historical towns, the Czech Republic will spoil you. We don’t know any other Central European country that has such a variety of well-preserved castles. Though I can’t promise you can dress up in pretty skirts like a princess, because the weather can get quite chilly,…
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Moody weather, summer fog, large waves, rugged coast, fascinating views, resting seals. Welcome to the beaches of the San Francisco Bay Area! Even though swimming is out of the question not just because of the cold water temperatures, but also because of dangerous currents, we adore these beaches. We remember many quiet walks in the…
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