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
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
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
For a capital city, Tbilisi, Georgia is not exactly teeming with tourist attractions. The ancient fortress, grand churches, many monuments and other Tbilisi sights can all be seen in a single day. That’s not to say, however, that a trip to the city should be limited to a short stop because there are many things to see in Tbilisi.… Read the rest
With a fascinating history, modern and preserved architecture, an abundance of nature and a vibrant nightlife, the places to visit in Melbourne, Australia have a broad appeal. The contemporary Central Business District (CBD) is lively with a hip and trendy culture, but low-key beach vibes are just a tram ride away.… Read the rest
The historic city of Kotor, Montenegro is tucked into the southern end of the Bay of Kotor under towering, majestic mountain peaks. With an intriguing history and astounding nature, visitors to the city will find many things to do in Kotor, Montenegro.… Read the rest
My first glance at a map of the Melbourne CBD was a little overwhelming. There is quite a lot of ground to cover in order to see the many Melbourne sights. However, when we hit the pavement, we found Melbourne to be a very walkable city.… Read the rest
Laneways in Melbourne, Australia are local hangouts and tourist hot spots. The unique Melbourne alleys are a fascinating side to the city – and proof that the fashionable metropolis is constantly reinventing itself. From the hip Melbourne graffiti alleys to the posh shopping arcades to Melbourne laneway restaurants that offer atmospheric alfresco dining, the Laneways of Melbourne are must-see!… Read the rest
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 holiday hot spot – and it is only 25 km from Kotor, which makes it a perfect destination for a day trip.… Read the rest
One of the things I love best about traveling is learning the history of the place and the people. So often that means learning about their religion and visiting their houses of worship. There are numerous fantastic churches in Kotor, Montenegro – and visiting them is a wonderful way to better understand the history of Kotor.… Read the rest