Day in Verona – what to do and see
Verona had been on my bucket list for a long time. We squeezed in a visit between our Lido di Jesolo stay and the Lake Garda trip during the summer break. A hot summer day wasn’t exactly ideal for sightseeing,…
Castello di Duino: history, views, and practical tips for visiting
Castello di Duino is an interesting historical site in northeastern Italy. Located just 20 km from Trieste, it is an ideal day trip if you’re staying in Trieste or Udine. Or ideally, both as we did! The castle stands on…
A walk through Trieste: From hilltop views to the sea in one day
Trieste is in Italy’s far northeast, right between Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea. You feel its mix of cultures as soon as you arrive. The buildings look a bit like Vienna, the food has Balkan flavors, and the sea breeze…
What to See in Udine – Beautiful Squares and Venetian Architecture
Udine sits in the heart of Friuli‑Venezia Giulia, a region close to Austrian and Slovenian borders. It feels different from the rest of Italy — more reserved, more Central European, more… real. And after spending a day wandering its streets,…
Europe Toll Roads & Vignettes Guide
Everything you need to know before driving across Europe Driving in Europe is amazing — but every country has its own rules for tolls, vignettes, and payment systems. Some use stickers, some use digital vignettes, some charge per kilometre, and…
Nuremberg with kids – 2-day itinerary
Forget about yourself, this trip is tailored for your little ones. Nuremberg is very walkable. You might probably spend hours wandering its streets, just enjoying the view – but this time you will not. Even though this trip doesn’t include…
Senj in Croatia
Senj is one of those places that feels real. Small, quiet, without crowds, or luxurious resorts. You’ll rather find affordable apartments to rent, delicious ice-creams and a coastline that looks like a postcard. Senj was our stopover for a few…
Pula, an ancient vibe in Croatia
Pula sits at the bottom of the Istrian Peninsula, surrounded by blue sea, pine trees, and ancient Roman stones. I spent just a day there, but it was enough to quickly became one of my favorite stops in Croatia. THE…
Rovinj – The most charming city in Istria, Croatia
A picturesque, tiny town located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. It’s full of narrow streets, colorful houses and beautiful hand-made souvenirs. Ideal for an evening walk. In antiquity, Rovinj was an island, and today the charming port town…
