I love to explore and wander through new places. Trogir, a captivating jewel along the Dalmatian coast, is exceptionally satisfying. With its rich tapestry of history, architecture, and local life, this is a coastal paradise. Trogir’s history is a melting pot. Its origins trace back to the Greeks in 300 BC, with Romans, Byzantines, Venetians,…
A trip to the Karst region of Slovenia reveals there is significant life and grandeur underground. There are huge, amazing subterranean caverns, canyons, and a medieval castle protruding from a cave. Such is Slovenia’s carefully maintained cave culture, an immense source of geological and environmental local pride, as it should be, and a vital source…
As we stepped off the plane in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital city, our weariness from overnight travel gave way to excitement and anticipation. We thoroughly researched this charming little city with a river running through it after reading Rick Steves’ Croatia & Slovenia travel guidebook. Admittedly, Slovenia wasn’t even on our radar until after we started…
My imagination ran wild when I stepped on the grounds of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in County Clare, Ireland. Walking through the entrance felt like I was traveling back to an era with no modern conveniences. (Reality check: There are toilets with running water at this popular tourist destination). A winding path takes you…
