Category: Europe

How To Spend Two Days in Stockholm

Need ideas? This is where to find the best things to do in Sweden!

Switzerland: The Basics

Switzerland. The land of banks, watches, and the Alps. It’s definitely worth a trip, particularly if you are in love with hiking or have grown up watching the Sound of Music. The Prices: The exchange rate from Swiss Franc to USD is about 1:1. That being said, Switzerland has a high…

Day Tripping from Split: Trogir

Trogir is a hidden gem in Croatia. It is about an hour's ferry ride or bus from Split. Again, the streets and buildings are made of ancient limestone and marble. The entire city is walled, and there are beautiful promenades that surround several yachts.

#GoCroatia: Day tripping from Split: Krka National Park

While in Split, I took two separate day trips. One to Krka, and one to Trogir. Both were beautiful and totally worth the expense. Krka is worth seeing. It is not as big as Plitvice, but has less people and a very educational section in which you learn all about the mills in…

Split, Croatia: #Splitislit

Split, first and foremost, is a beach town. It has tons to do, and it has a reputation of being relaxing and wonderful. I scheduled five nights here, and I’m so glad I did. There is so much to do, and I really needed to rest after the action-packed adventure that was Dubrovnik. While…

Zadar, Croatia: So Bright it Hurt My Eyes

Anyway, upon arrival, the old flip-flops, limestone-marble streets and rain were a deadly combination. I gave up walking like a regular human being and opted instead to skate.

#GoCroatia: Game of Thrones and The Pearl of The Adriatic

I took a night bus from Zadar to Dubrovnik. Why? Because it’s an easy way to save money. If I slept on the night bus and arrived early in the morning, I would essentially have a free night. As Dubrovnik is literally the most expensive city in Croatia, this was imperative to me. I…