Bled, Slovenia is one of the best and easiest day trips to take from the capital city of Ljubljana. Once in town, you can walk around the gorgeous lake, take a boat to Slovenia’s only island, eat delicious cake, and enjoy the views of the surrounding area. In my opinion, a visit to Ljubljana wouldn’t …
There are a lot of fun things to do in Chicago, but like so many cities, the cost of these big attractions can add up. If you aren’t paying attention, it’s easy to blow your entire travel budget in just a few short days. That’s not to say that these big sights in Chicago aren’t …
This is a post I’ve thought about writing for a long time and now that it’s here, I’m still not sure what to say or even how to start it. The bottom line is that at the time of writing this post, I’m on a one way flight to Colombia. I’ve quit my job, packed …
There’s a lot that can be said about hiking at Acadia National Park. The hikes are great, but often difficult and I’ll fully admit, I didn’t realize quite how difficult some of these hikes would be. So, I put together this list of my top Acadia hiking tips. It’s everything that I wished I had …
Cadillac Mountain is a scenic drive at Acadia National Park that is so popular that a reservation system had to be implemented. From the top of the mountain, you’ll get views of the surrounding mountains and out to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a beautiful view, especially at sunrise, or so I’ve been …
Many visitors to Bratislava visit as a day trip from Vienna, but spending the night allows you to see a bit more of the city. Plus if you extend your stay, you can venture a bit deeper into Slovakia during your travels, which is exactly what I did. So for my second day in Bratislava, …
Ljubljana is nice, but there is so much beauty outside of Slovenia’s capital city. On a Ljubljana day trip, you can see some incredible scenery at Lake Bled and nearby Triglav National Park. Independent travelers can hop on a bus and explore on their own, but for those wanting to see a little more, or …
If you’re looking for an easy day trip from Budapest to a gorgeous baroque palace, then consider a visit to Gödöllő Palace. This palace sits just outside Budapest’s city limits and was once home to Emperor Franz Josef and Empress Elisabeth of the Hapsburg Empire. The palace is small, compared to other palaces in Europe, …
Budapest is lovely, but sometimes you need to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. That’s where a Szentendre day trip comes in. This cutesy, artsy town sits about an hour outside of Budapest and is a popular day trip for visitors. The area is light on sights, but it can be pleasant …
Marvel at the opulence of Vienna, explore off the beaten path Slovakia, and finish your trip cramming in so many amazing sights in Budapest. This 10 day Central Europe itinerary has a little bit of everything. Of course we’ll see the big cities of Vienna and Budapest, but we’ll also day trip to some small …
