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.
Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle is definitely marking one off of the castle bucket list. This has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. The bonus of visiting this absolutely stunning castle is that there is another one within view, Hohenschwangau Castle that is also impressive in its own way. Visiting these …
I am on a journey to visit and document as many Slovenian castles as I can. Slovenia has around 500 castles and I have only seen about 15 so I have a lot more to go. Many castles in Slovenia have museums in them that explore the local history which is part of the reason …
One of my favorite parts of traveling and living abroad is learning about new holiday traditions. Whether it is new traditions for familiar holidays or entirely new holidays! Easter traditions in Slovenia are vibrant and some have become iconic to the country. I wanted to share my personal experiences over the holiday weekend and pair …
Learning How to Make Potica and other Slovenian Easter Traditions Read More »
I know you were all dying to know where to get the best food in Brighton, UK. That is why I wrote up this little article just for you! Honestly, I was just feeling a bit nostalgic about my days living there so this was a very difficult road down memory lane because now I …
Best Places to Eat and Drink in Brighton, England Read More »
Piran is one of my favorite places in Slovenia and has wide range of things to do. Known for its Venetian architecture and viewpoints it is a place not to be missed. The Slovenian coastline is only 46.6km (29 miles) but just like everywhere else in Slovenia, don’t let the size fool you. Slovenia is …
Piran: The Perfect Day Trip to the Slovenian Coast Read More »
Disclaimer that this degustation was gifted to me by Dobrote Dolenjske. All opinions, as always, are my own. Here at Wandering Helene, I want to connect travelers with local products so that you can have the best authentic experiences possible and get the best value for your money. Lots of people have been messaging me …
Wine Tasting in Ljubljana with Dobrote Dolenjske Read More »
If you are traveling to Ljubljana and want learn a bit about the city and try some of the local foods then booking a food tour with Ljubljanayum (or Ljubljananjam) is a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture. They offer three different tours (food, craft beer, and wine) around Ljubljana. I went …
One thing I get asked often is how I can afford to travel. Well, it is a combination of things but one of them is that I spend less than the average person when booking my trips, and while I am actually traveling. I thought I would share some tips that I use that might …
Another Friday means another Foodie Friday is here! I asked you guys answered, so you shall receive. If you are not following me on Instagram -hint hint nudge nudge- head on over there. We are going on a virtual European food tour. I choose ten countries that I have traveled to and ten foods which …
European Food Tour: My Favorite 10 Foods from 10 Countries Read More »
Slovenian food (slovenska kuhinja) is very diverse due to its small size, but varied landscape and history. Thanks to its neighbors, common dishes found in a Slovene home can range from strudel (Austria), goulash (Hungary), burek (Balkans), and pasta (Italy). But let’s not forget that Slovenia has its own cuisine, which is quite delicious, and …
I must be one of the few people to visit Salzburg who has never watched the Sound of Music. What makes it even stranger is that I studied music at university, but the movie is lost on me. I was more excited about seeing the birthplace of Mozart. Another pleasant surprise was just a 15-minute …
Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains in Salzburg Read More »
Ljubljana is the perfect place to use as your base while exploring Slovenia. In just one hour and 30 minutes (or less) you can drive to the seaside, the Alps, see castles, or vineyards, but today I am sharing all of my tips for how to spend one day in Ljubljana! There are many reasons to …
When I say Bologna, Italy is underrated by travelers, I really, really mean this. Underrated gets thrown around a lot and often times I’d argue it is misused but in the case of Bologna it is true. When most people travel to Italy they have Rome, Venice, or Florence in mind or even Milan, Naples, …
Dolenjska is a region located in southeastern Slovenia. Sometimes also written as Lower Carniola in English. It is known for its vineyards, castles, rivers, monasteries, and thermal springs. This hidden gem should not be missed when visiting Slovenia. Dolenjska is just a short drive from Ljubljana and full of surprises. I wanted to share some …
As a born and raised Pennsylvanian I have seen my fair share of snow and swore a million times I’d be happy without seeing it again, but here I am years later literally driving to the Alps to find snow. For the past 9 years I have lived in either desert, tropical, mild, or mediterranean …
About a year ago I had the opportunity to take a very quick road trip to Riva del Garda. When I say quick, I mean I was there for not even 24 hours. It is a beautiful escape tucked between Lake Garda and the Italian Alps. When my husband and I arrived it was late in …
Over the years a lot of people are shocked to learn that I have flying anxiety, and ask me why I keep doing it if it scares me so much. I thought I would share my story about my fascination with flying and travel as a young child and how my anxieties developed in my …
Overcoming My Flying Anxiety Flying Over Triglav Read More »
Let me tell you about my new favorite castle in Slovenia, the Loka Castle in Škofja Loka. Known as Loški Grad in Slovenian. This medieval town has been on my radar since I moved here, but I just simply can’t see everything at once! Škofja Loka is just half hour drive from the center of …