Best Dolomites Hikes

15 Epic Day Hikes in the Dolomites (RANKED!!)

Julie Italy 48 Comments

The Dolomites are one of our favorite places in the world to go hiking. This area is truly a hiker’s paradise. Hike to the highest peaks, to picturesque alpine lakes, and to jaw-dropping viewpoints. In this guide, we list 15 of the best hikes in the Dolomites…15 wonderful adventures to add to your trip to this beautiful corner of Italy.About …

2 Days in Venice Itinerary

2 Days in Venice Itinerary: Best Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Julie Italy, Itinerary 18 Comments

If you are planning your first trip to Venice, this Venice itinerary is perfect for you. With 2 days in Venice, you have just enough time to visit the highlights of this beautiful city and stroll the canals. Tour Doges Palace, visit St. Mark’s Basilica, drift through the canals on a gondola, and explore the quieter corners of Venice. In …

How to Visit Plitvice Lakes

Plitvice Lakes, Croatia: Best Walking Route, Helpful Tips & Photos

Julie Croatia 161 Comments

Plitvice Lakes is one of the most unique places to visit in Croatia. With easy walking trails, boardwalks suspended over the turquoise water, stunning viewpoints, and photogenic waterfalls, this is the type of place that is perfect for visitors of all ages. With different levels of lakes, four different hiking trails, seven routes through the park, and two different entrances, …

One Day in Hallstatt

One Perfect Day in Hallstatt, Austria

Julie Austria 53 Comments

Hallstatt is a picture-perfect town in Austria. This was once a quiet place, off of the radar of many European visitors. However, in recent years, Hallstatt has become one of the most popular places to visit in Austria. Spending one day in Hallstatt can be a wonderful experience, there are just some things you should know before you go. This …

Balkan Peninsula Itinerary

Balkan Peninsula Itinerary: Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina

Julie Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro 74 Comments

This Balkan Peninsula itinerary is perfect for those who want to explore this gorgeous corner of Europe. Tour three countries, visit coastal, medieval towns, cruise the Adriatic Sea, lounge on some of Europe’s most unique beaches, dine on fresh seafood, and climb the highest mountain in the Adriatic Sea, if you desire. Croatia is a joy to explore, Montenegro is …

Things to do in Dubrovnik

11 Best Things to Do in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Julie Croatia 35 Comments

I think we fell in love with Dubrovnik even before setting foot in Croatia. An ancient, walled medieval city on the Adriatic Sea, filled with world class restaurants and narrow cobblestoned lanes to explore…what’s not to love? One day is all you need to see the best of Dubrovnik, although we recommend spending more time here if it works in …