Articles all about my travels and about my experiences living abroad. Articles often include tips, guides, photos, videos, and maps to enhance your travel experience.
Before 2015 I never considered traveling to Slovenia, let alone imagine that one day I would live here and grow to love it as my home. Ljubljana is the perfect size for a capital city. I’ve lived in Washington DC, Rome, and London, and all of them, while fascinating and inspiring, slowly become noisy and …
If there is one place you should visit in Slovenia it should be Velika Planina. It is by far one of the most beautiful and unique locations I’ve ever been to. Velika Planina is part of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. It is a karstified mountain plateau with an average height of 1500 meters above sea level. …
I have been avoiding writing about this topic explicitly, but it would be insincere to not address the pandemic in the room. I believe that as a travel writer that I have a responsibility to share not only the best travel tips and destinations but to inform my readers about current policies, trends, or world …
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Can you imagine dining in a real castle? Sitting in the main dining room of a beautifully preserved medieval castle while tasting dishes from the best chefs and award-winning wine is a once in a lifetime experience. Fortunately, it is one that you can have over and over again across Slovenia. Below I am sharing …
Are you heading to Hungary and wondering how to spend 3 days in Budapest? Perfect! I have an itinerary for your first time so you can get a taste of what the city has to offer through its most famous sights to delicious food. Budapest was the first stop on a trip that I took …
As you know, travel is essentially canceled until further notice and especially international travel. That has made it very difficult to write about travel, especially when all of my trips of 2020 are canceled – and it was going to be a big one! Let’s say my mourning days are over and it is time …
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In 2018, Jaka and I got married in Slovenia. It was a really lovely celebration with a ceremony at Ljubljana Castle and a reception at my favorite farm/restaurant. Anyone in a relationship that crosses borders understands the stressful period after you marry. The endless bureaucracy, the uncertainty, and the time and resources until you are …
Around the world, February is the time of the year for celebrating the end of winter and preparing for spring. Many of these celebrations are tied to the Christian holiday of Shrovetide (or pre-Lent). These famous celebrations include Rio Carnival, Mardi Gras, or the Venice Carnival. In Slovenia, they have some very unique traditions for …
The road was zigging and zagging up and down the hills, through the trees, as my stomach continued to turn I thought we would never make it. Opening the window for fresh air. Closing the window because it is January. Opening the window so I don’t puke. Closing the window once again, because it is …
Castles in Slovenia are not on everyone’s radar, especially if they are not named Bled Castle, Predjama Castle, or Ljubljana Castle. In fact, there are over 500 castles across this tiny country. This guide will break down castles by region to help you with planning your Slovenian itinerary. Castles in Slovenia There is no such …
One afternoon I was wandering Ljubljana seeking lunch. I was starting to give up and go back to somewhere I had already been even though I was itching for something new. As I am walking up Trubarjeva I notice a new place. “Raw Pasta Fresca Bar” was the sign out front and I can never …
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Buying gifts for travelers, nomads, and wanderlust can often be a struggle. Many of us don’t like to have a lot of -things- it doesn’t help us pack light. We are also often less materialistic, opting for the experiences of travel over a house full of stuff. This list of unique travel gifts isn’t like …
The season of European Christmas markets is around the corner and my favorite part of the markets is the food, but also the warm alcoholic beverages are not bad. I asked some of my travel blogger friends to share their favorite Christmas market food. I received a lot of responses ranging from cities like Berlin …
Trento might not have been on your radar before, it certainly wasn’t on mine, but it should be. This stunning Alpine influenced city is the perfect escape from the crowded Italian tourist locations, and a great central location to explore north of Lake Garda up to the Dolomites. Trentino is a province of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol …
With everyone shoving new eco-friendly and green products in your face it just feels like they cost you more money. I want to share 17 sustainability tips that will save you money. Saving money is great for many reasons, but for the wanderlust, it means more travel! If you are new to sustainability and the …
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Velenje, Slovenia is not the first, second, or even third place you consider visiting, but I’m here to tell you that it should be added to your list. Driving back from the Koroška region I noticed a beautiful medieval castle that I never saw before. I checked my map and noticed it was the Velenje …
The most common questions tourists have when coming to Slovenia are probably ‘Can I do a day trip from Ljubljana to Lake Bled?” or “How can I get from Ljubljana to Bled without a car?”. The answers are, yes and easy! Let me show you how! This article will share everything you need to know …
Koroška is the smallest region in Slovenia, along the northern border with Austria and just east of the Karavanke Mountains. It is a forested region with 3 river valleys and the Pohorje Mountains. The incredible team at Discover Koroška planned a perfect day trip for me to explore the region for the first time. They …