Maribor is Slovenia’s second largest city, but somehow often overlooked as a tourist destination. The charming capital, Ljubljana, seems to steal all of the attention. While there is no disputing that visiting Ljubljana for the city sights is a must, Maribor is distinctly different.… Read the rest
Craft beer is taking over the world – and Croatia is on board with the evolving trend. Since our first trip to the country in 2011 – when local Croatian beer meant mass-produced lagers, like Karlovacko and Ozujsko – we have witnessed a budding craft beer scene materialize into something truly spectacular.… Read the rest
Surrounded by mountains and serene desert landscapes, hiking in Phoenix, Arizona is one of the top things to do in the city! Phoenix, AZ hikes range from strenuous summit trails to easy waterfall walks – and everything in between. During our many years living in the city, hiking near Phoenix was one of our favorite weekend activities.… Read the rest
Warsaw, Poland surprised us. When we decided to take a long layover in the city, we anticipated spending time working. However, we quickly became enamored by Warsaw and pushed our work aside to make the most of our stay in the city.… Read the rest
We often rave about Croatia; if asked about the country, we are likely to go on and on about the translucent sea, splendid nature, historic towns and buzzing cities. There’s a good chance we will gush over the cuisine and talk extensively about how welcoming the people are.… Read the rest
The very first time we stepped foot in Croatia, it was in the city of Split. Even bleary-eyed and cranky after a long red-eye flight, we were still smitten by the Dalmatian harbor city and its long waterfront Riva lined with cafes.… Read the rest
Dubrovnik, Croatia is a top destination for travelers from around the world. The historic, UNESCO World Heritage city is balanced on the edge of the sea, confined within imposing stone walls. With its location near the southern tip of the country, day trips from Dubrovnik take visitors across borders, out to sea and to other Croatia coastal villages.… Read the rest
For many people, Split, Croatia is a transportation hub – a city to breeze through on the way to other parts of the country. It was for us during our first trip to Croatia in 2011. However, since then, we’ve revisited the city multiple times with much longer stays and have discovered a plethora of sights to see in Split, Croatia.… Read the rest
Dubrovnik – the Pearl of the Adriatic – is Croatia’s most visited city. Each summer season, the city sees record-breaking crowds – and as the number of tourists increase, so does the cost of visiting Dubrovnik. But, no need to worry: there are plenty of things to do in Dubrovnik on a budget.… Read the rest
Makarska has long appealed to holidaying tourists eager to soak up the sun and party late into night – which just happen to be two of the best things to do in Makarska. The pebbly beaches, stretching for 1.5 miles, sit under the gaze of Biokovo Mountain and are sandwiched between the cool waters of the Adriatic Sea and shaded gardens of evergreens.… Read the rest