Slovenia is a small European country tucked away in the Balkans, bordering Italy, Croatia, Hungary, and Austria. Despite its small size (it’s actually smaller than New Jersey!), the country has remarkable variety and exceptional beauty – from alpine peaks to rolling plains, from peaceful coasts to deep caves and roaring rivers. We spent two weeks…
If you’re a fan of underwater photography, I don’t need to explain nudibranchs to you. You probably already know the origins of their name — the Latin root of ‘nudi’ for naked and ‘branch’ for lungs, named for their exposed gills that flutter elegantly in the water. You probably already know that there are over…
Just a short drive from the main town of Somosomo on Taveuni, Fiji is one of the locals’ favorite spots: the Waitavala Water Slides. Don’t get it twisted with the name: this isn’t anything close to your average water slide! Rather, it’s a naturally occurring set of waterfalls that have created a flowing natural “chute”…
The road to Savulelele Waterfall, Fiji’s tallest, is long and remote: the kind of remote that makes you regret watching movies like Wrong Turn. But above all, it’s dusty. Reddish dust from the occasional car lingers in the air, coating your car like a layer of smoke as you traverse the slowly-rising road into the…
A salmon-pink castle, a charming castle, a city literally built in circles around it: what’s not to love about Eguisheim? Add on the fact that it’s part of the Alsace Wine Route, has some of the region’s most adorable half-timbered houses, and has its very own Christmas market with 30-odd stalls selling unique wares… yup,…
Immersing yourself in the beauty of the Douro Valley is best experienced through a stay at one of the quintas, the famed Douro Valley winery hotels. These traditional Portuguese wine estates offer more than just accommodation; you get to live and breathe the wine culture of the Douro Valley as these properties are also working…
With its breathtaking architecture, darling bistros, and stunning pedestrian paths along the Garonne River, Bordeaux is a city you have to visit on your France trip. Even better, the city of Bordeaux is conveniently at the heart of the region’s wine country! And Bordeaux is home to some of the world’s best wineries, so why…
Taking a bike tour of Copenhagen is one of the most iconic ways to see the city like a true Dane! With its extensive network of bike lanes, Copenhagen’s city center stands out as a pioneer in Scandinavia for creating a bike culture that’s both safe and exciting. What makes cycling tours particularly special is…
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Hungary might not be the first country that comes to mind when thinking of wine, but it truly offers some exceptional wines… … and that’s high praise coming from me, a certified wine geek who grew up an hour away from Napa and Sonoma. If you have enough time in Budapest, dedicate at least a…