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You have a passion for travel but don’t want to feel like a tourist. You don’t just visit a destination; you experience life there for one day — or forever….
Crow’s Flight: The Greatest Escape of WWII
The Greatest Escape of World War II was a secret for decades. Now, a new book tells the heroic story of The Crow’s Flight. And a hiking tour allows travelers…
Idrija Mercury Mine: UNESCO world heritage in Slovenia
A day trip to the town of Idrija in Slovenia will take you through more than 500 years of UNESCO world heritage: the Idrija mercury mine, lacemaking and delicious dumplings…
Meeting Mountains in Soča Valley, Slovenia
The mountain landscape of the Soča River Valley rewards visitors with breathtaking views at every turn. This region of Slovenia is packed with so much history and farm-to-table food. But…
Planning A Trip to Slovenia
If you are planning to visit Slovenia and its charming capital, Ljubljana, you’ve come to the right place. Here are my top tips for booking air travel, reserving hotels and…
How to Search for your Ancestors in Slovenia
After more than a decade of searching for my ancestors in Slovenia, I found help in a most unexpected place: Facebook. In this post, I’ll share what I’ve learned about…
Why Ljubljana Might Have Europe’s Best Christmas Market
Ljubljana puts its own unique spin on the European tradition of Christmas markets by celebrating the holiday, not once, but three times. If you’re planning to visit Slovenia over the…
Pueblo Inglés: Volunteer Vacation in Spain for Native English Speakers
It sounded too good to be true: a free, one-week, all-inclusive stay at a charming resort in Spain for native English speakers. Indeed, there was a catch to this volunteer…
Visit Kranj: World War II Bomb Shelter in a Charming Town
The vast World War II bomb shelter tunnels underneath the charming old town of Kranj are one of coolest historical attractions in Slovenia. But most travelers pass right by, without…
Slovenia Eases Covid Travel Restrictions
March 1, 2022 update: Slovenia has removed all travel restrictions, and Covid pass mandates in businesses and restaurants. Kids no longer will be wearing masks in school, however there may…
Visit Nantucket: Whaling History and New England Charm
Ever since America stopped lighting lamps with whale oil, Nantucket has been a sanctuary for generations of vacationing families — and a few hardy year-round residents — who are quite…
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