Balos Beach, Crete: Travel Tips for the Perfect Day Trip
Balos Beach, on northwest Crete, is one of the most picturesque locales in the Mediterranean. We'll help you find it, avoid the crowds, and get some exercise while you're out there.
Lake Bled, Slovenia: 2 Days of Pure Bliss
Lake Bled is the most popular tourist destination in Slovenia, for good reason. Its beauty and tranquility is undeniable. But there's also something mysterious...almost enchanted about this place.
Treasures of Triglav National Park | Part 3: Vintgar Gorge
The walking trail through Vintgar Gorge is a 1-2 hour experience, and the waters of the Radovna River offer endless aquatic photo ops along the way.
Treasures of Triglav National Park | Part 2: Savica Waterfall
Savica Waterfall is known for its multiple cascades and distinct, elegant shape. A hike up to the waterfall's viewpoint and back down can take less than an hour.
Treasures of Triglav National Park | Part 1: Lake Bohinj
The wilderness that surrounds Lake Bohinj is a vibrant medley of wetlands, wildlife, flora, fauna & folklore. This isolated oasis in Triglav National Park is truly unlike any other in Europe’s Julian Alps.
Slovenia: the Road Less Traveled…to the Lake Less Visited
An hour of Zen from our hilltop in Postojna left us eager to explore and soak in more of Slovenia’s beautiful landscape. Just one question loomed: what do we do for the next 24 hours?
Caves, Castles & Baby Dragons: Our Unusual View of Postojna
Most travelers to Postojna come to explore caves & castles. We discovered a panoramic view that left us with a memorable first impression of Slovenia.
The Best of Croatia: a 12-Day Photo Tour
Our complete 12-day tour of Croatia includes Dubrovnik, Mljet, Korcula, Hvar & the Plitvice Lakes -- highlighted through photography and basic need-to-know info.
Proizd: Croatia’s Uninhabited Island of Love
The locals of Korčula have carved out a little getaway that is relatively unknown to most tourists: the uninhabited island of Proizd. Also known as the Island of Love, Proizd is a day-trip destination that offers silence & sanctuary, just a half hour from the west coast of Korčula.
Mljet Island: Croatia’s Secret Saltwater Escape
Mljet – Croatia’s Green Island – is 90% forest, 10% water, and 100% tranquility. If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path alternative to some of the more tourist-saturated Croatian islands, look no further than this serene island paradise. Even in mid-July, the island felt empty.
