Deep in the heart of Slovenia’s Triglav National Park, the scenic Vintgar Gorge trail hike is an exhilarating workout, and tantalizes your senses with beauty and serenity. When it comes to exploring this natural wonder, rushing through it just isn’t the way to go. We actually planned to make it a whole day’s journey, and…
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…
Key West is a lazy, laid-back carefree town steeped in history. I couldn’t wait to explore all the historic landmarks that the island had to offer. One of the first places on my list was the Key West Lighthouse, an iconic landmark in the Old Town neighborhood. I was excited to learn about the fascinating…
Entering Myakka River State Park near Sarasota, Florida is simply breathtaking. You’re surrounded by lush greenery, crystal clear waters of the Myakka river, and abundant wildlife, including enormous alligators– a popular natural attraction for visitors. My adventure began by heading to the hiking trails. There were several different paths to choose from, each offering its…
