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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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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Here are the facts. Most beaches in Croatia are not sandy, but you can find quite a few that are. Sandy beaches with shallow water are great for kids. It’s a good feeling walking barefoot in the soft sand (while holding hands with your loved one…). And we love Croatia so much! With the natural…
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It was not our first visit to Croatia, but the first one to Istria. We fell for it, and our favorite place there was undoubtedly Cape Kamenjak. “What? Have you been to Rovinj?” Yes, we have, and Rovinj is a close second favorite. But that’s the way we are, usually more impressed by unspoilt nature…
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We’ve recently written a post about stunning Croatian beaches you’ve (probably) never heard of. And now we’d like to tell you about the famous ones. The ones that you’ve (probably) heard of or read about if you visited or planned to visit Croatia. But are they really that fabulous? Are they worth all the hype?…
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I often spent a week or two in Croatia during the summer months with my family as a kid and teenager. Several years later we visited it with Csaba. And that was the time we both fell for it – he when seeing it for the first time, and I when appreciating its diverse beauties…
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Whether you are looking for amazing beaches, scenic coastal hikes and drives, astonishing mountain peaks, deep blue alpine lakes, forests, deserts, waterfalls or the tallest trees on our planet, you all find it in California. All – and more. Volcanoes. Dolphins and whales. Sea otters. Fabulous sunsets. Lovely small towns. Cities that make you fall…
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Queensland, the second largest state of Australia. Home to ancient rainforests, fabulous tropical beaches, sand islands and coral reefs. Saltwater crocodiles and deadly stingers, too. Australia’s Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. It’s a unique place to visit, and you can be sure to return home with spectacular memories. We share our favorites. So this state,…
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There’s a national park just south of Sydney that offers spectacular hiking trails at the top of high coastal cliffs: Royal National Park. We spent a day hiking there and were amazed by its interesting rock formations and incredible coastal scenery. We found a nice beach, too – we’re talking about Australia, after all. Have…
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