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As the crisp air brightens my cheeks and little puffs of breath escape from my mouth, I inhale the scent of sizzling sausages and sweet fritule drenched in chocolate.
The tantalizing aroma intertwines with the sounds of the season and drifts from the cheerfully decorated wooden huts at the Zagreb Christmas Market.… Read the rest
Christmas in Europe is pure magic! Twinkling lights along quaint cobblestone lanes. A Christmas fair of traditional holiday huts in a stunning setting. Mulled wine, sizzling sausages and gingerbread cookies galore.
We absolutely love spending the winter holidays in Europe. In our extensive travels over the past decade, we have discovered several of the Best European Christmas Destinations!… Read the rest
Bucharest, Romania is a sprawling metropolis with a long and tangled history. It is not particularly a love-at-first-sight city. Figuring out the best things to do in Bucharest, Romania takes a little finesse.
At the core of Bucharest are a handful of ancient sights, ornate Orthodox churches, a raging restaurant scene and a dazzling nightlife district.… Read the rest
Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park is a wonderland of tumbling waterfalls, cerulean water and mesmerizing beauty. The 16 terraced lakes that spill from one into the next in captivating falls are absolutely enchanting.
However, visiting the site can be far from a fairytale if you are unprepared.… Read the rest
Zagreb, Croatia is a fascinating place to visit. The capital of Croatia manages to be simultaneously historic and modern.
The city boasts fantastic architecture and brutalist structures, a traditional market and a slew of craft beer bars, fine art galleries and quirky museums.… Read the rest
As much as we love the old walled cities of Croatia, there is often little green space. One of the fabulous things about the capital city of Zagreb is that the region is lush with nature parks.
All reachable on foot or by tram or bus, we discovered 9 Zagreb parks that cured our craving for nature!… Read the rest
Much different than the coastal cities of Dalmatia, Zagreb is a sprawling metropolis that features a mix of grand architecture, spacious squares and numerous parks.
While the city itself offers an array of attractions, its location provides ample opportunities for fabulous day trips from Zagreb!… Read the rest
Romania trip planning can feel like a monumental undertaking. The sprawling country is home to spectacular destinations – from buzzing cities to mountain towns to picturesque castles. Our Romania Itinerary allows travelers to experience all of it!
In our proposal for the best way to spend 7 days in Romania, we share a day-by-day outline featuring the top things to do in Romania in a week.… Read the rest
Turquoise sea. Stunning beaches. Soaring mountains. Thundering waterfalls. Cosmopolitan cities. Historic sights. Delectable cuisine. There are a multitude of reasons to take a trip to Croatia!
With so much to choose from, we understand just how overwhelming Croatia Trip Planning can be.… Read the rest
International House Sitting changed the way we travel – in an extremely positive and substantial way. By becoming international house sitters, we eliminate the expense of accommodations while experiencing some of the world’s best destinations.
We first became pet and home sitters in 2015 – and we have heaps of advice on house sitting international.… Read the rest