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Budva, Montenegro is a historic, walled city that sits on a south facing, half moon bay on the Adriatic Sea.
The Budva Riviera, with beaches extending to both the east and west, is a well-known Montenegro holiday hot spot. Budva is only 15 miles from Kotor, which also makes it a perfect destination for a Kotor day trip!… Read the rest
Cristo Rei Lisbon – a gigantic statue of Jesus – stands south of the Lisbon city center across the Tagus River on a hill in Almada. One of the most famous Lisbon monuments, visiting the Cristo Rei statue is one of the top things to do in the city.… Read the rest
Skofja Loka, Slovenia is a fun and fascinating destination – especially for travelers who enjoy historic places, quaint villages and stunning scenery. The small town dates to the year 973 and sits at the confluence of two rivers. With a smattering of appealing squares and a hill-topping castle, visitors can easily spend a half day discovering the sights in Skofja Loka. … Read the rest
Omis, Croatia is a seaside town nestled at the base of the Dinara Mountains where the Cetina River flows into the Adriatic Sea. With an inviting coastline, quaint old town, deep canyon and striking mountains, there are an array of exciting Things To Do in Omis, Croatia!… Read the rest
Gallipoli, Italy is a serene seashore town along the western coast of the Salentina Peninsula, which is better known as the Heel of Italy’s Boot.
The quaint Gallipoli Old Town occupies an island, which is connected to the mainland via a bridge.… Read the rest
We have heard more than once that the French Basque are more French than Basque and on our one day in St. Jean de Luz, we noticed it right away. St. Jean de Luz just felt French.
From their squares filled with elderly women all dressed up to chat with friends to the chocolate and macaroon shops that line the streets to typical French waiters.… Read the rest
Isolated and full of mystery, Easter Island is one of the most fascinating places on Earth. The remote Pacific Ocean island – Isla de Pascua in Spanish but called Rapa Nui by the natives – is dotted with volcanoes and is strewn with giant Moai, the island’s iconic ancient stone statues.… Read the rest
Swimming counter-clockwise from where our Koh Chang snorkeling boat was anchored, we reached the far side of the small, rocky island. There was no one else around, except for the fish that idly swam a few feet below us.
The sun made its first appearance of our Koh Chang day trip and illuminated the sea floor in a spectrum of vibrant colors.… Read the rest
For most travelers to Slovenia, the purpose of taking a train is to get from Point A to Point B. However, there is a scenic train in Slovenia that navigates through stunning landscapes, which makes the sole reason for riding the Bohinj Railway the spectacular scenery that passes by just outside your window.… Read the rest
From the tip of the Piran Peninsula, the rocky Slovenian coastline trails east two and a half miles toward a protruding landmass of bulking cliffs covered in trees.
The protected natural reserve, Strunjan Nature Park, is rich with diverse geological phenomena.… Read the rest