Hiking Through the Tolmin Gorge in Slovenia's Soča Valley

On a hot summer day we visited the lowest point of the Slovenia's Soča Valley - the Tolmin Gorge. It's a an easy hour long hike from the town of Tolmin in northwestern Slovenia. The Soča...

Lokrum, the Cursed Island of Croatia

Lokrum is a cursed island just off the coast of Croatia near Dubrovnik. Lorkum rises above the sea with a sheer wall of tan colored rocks topped by a layer of green trees. The island is surrounded by...

A Week of France’s Most Beautiful Villages

It’s impossible to travel in France without passing through its quaint rural villages. Their lively central squares are dotted with tabacs and cafes where you’ll see locals enjoying a morning...

The Best Way to Pack for a Trip to Europe

For any trip to Europe, I’d HIGHLY recommend you invest in a good travel backpack. Steer clear of rolling suitcases or trolley bags! A travel backpack will drastically simplify luggage...

The City of Game of Thrones

Dubrovnik is perhaps the most beautiful city on the Adriatic Sea. The orange roofs, bright coloured walls make a great contrast with the blue of the Adriatic. It is also a very popular cruise port...

Three French gorges every cyclist should climb in their life

Having recently completed a cycling trip all through France from the northwest to the southeast, here are three beautiful gorges that any lover of bikes needs to tackle before they die. For us, they...