Pretty early on in our stay in Zagreb, we heard about Plitvice Lakes National Park and knew it was a must-visit destination. After doing some research, though, we also discovered that it is known for being overly crowded in the summer months. So, we put off visiting until the fall. Some folx we met in…
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After hiking just over 100 miles on the Camino (see previous posts here, here, and here), my friend, Laura, and I spent a couple of days in Bilbao. We had an amazing airbnb that was right on the water and it had breathtaking views of the city. The location (across the water from La Ribera)…
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By the time we got to Guernica, we had already completed the majority of our hiking (posts on that can be found here and here). My body was starting to feel it, especially my left knee which sporadically acts up after a lot of physical activity. The downhill had taken its toll on my knee…
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Hiking some of the Camino was not originally part of my Europe travel plans. I had heard of the Camino, it sounded like a cool trek that took people weeks to complete, and that was about the extent of my knowledge. Well, I fell down an internet rabbit hole about the Camino (see here, here,…
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After our day off in San Sebastián, we had our longest stretch of hiking days in a row ahead of us. We would hike for four days before a day of rest in Guernica. San Sebastián to Zarautz Our first day after San Sebastián was pretty easy in terms of mileage and elevation. We were…
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Prague blew me away. The city is full of stunning architecture, beautiful parks, and charm. I only spent 3 nights in the capital of Czechia and I would definitely return! It also felt like a city full of contradictions and extremes. While it is quirky and creative and whimsical, Prague also had more western chains,…
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One of the day trips we took from Zagreb was to the stunning town of Bled, Slovenia. After our train experience to Ljubljana, we opted for renting a car which gave us more freedom to also explore the nearby gorge. The town of Bled is cute and a lot of shops and cafes are geared…
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If you talk to most locals, they are not fans of Zagreb. The Croatian coast is typically the preferred spot of many Croats. As a place to spend a few months, we found it pretty ideal. Zagreb, Croatia’s capital, is a very manageable and approachable city. For the most part, it’s a fairly inexpensive city…
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The tour to Auschwitz and Birkenau was followed by an afternoon tour at the Wieliczka Salt Mine. It did feel a bit weird and inappropriate to do anything after visiting Auschwitz but it was also nice to see that human beings can create intricate, delicate, and beautiful things too. The mine is no longer used…
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