Explore the World One Country at a Time
Explore the World One Country at a Time
Image: Twin (Bliznaka) Lake. Highlights Description of the Seven Rila Lakes hike in Rila National Park, Bulgaria. Time of Visit: September 2025 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description The Seven Rila Lakes are one of Bulgaria’s most iconic natural wonders. They are located high in the Rila National Park at altitudes ranging from about 2,100 …
Image: Old Town Bansko. Highlights Day trips and hiking from the mountain town of Bansko, Bulgaria. Time of Visit: September 2025 Duration of Visit: Five Nights Description Bansko is a charming mountain town in southwestern Bulgaria. Nested at the base of the Pirin Mountains, it makes a great base for explorations to surrounding villages. It …
Image: Belogradchik Fortress Highlights – What to see and do in the quiet small town of Belogradchik, Bulgaria. Time of Visit: September 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Days Description Belogradchik is a small town in northwestern Bulgaria about three hours drive from the capital city, Sofia. It is best known for its natural rock formations …
Image: Transfăgărășan Highway, North of the pass Highlights Useful information to successfully plan an exploration of the Transfăgărășan Highway in Romania. Time of Visit: September 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description The Transfăgărășan Highway, officially known as DN7C, is one of Romania’s most iconic roads, winding through the rugged Făgăraș Mountains in the southern …
Image: Peles Castle Highlights How to visit the mountain town of Sinaia as a day trip from the capital city of Bucharest, Romania. Time of Visit: September 2025 Duration of Visit: Three Nights (in Sinaia) Description Sinaia is a charming mountain town nestled in the Prahova Valley of Romania. Surrounded by the Bucegi Mountains, Sinaia …
Image: Rock formations along the trail to Vârful Ciucaș. Highlights – Useful information on how to plan a hiking trip to Vârful (Peak) Ciucaș in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. Time of Visit: September 2025 Duration of Visit: One Night Description Ciucaș Peak at 1,954 meters is the highest peak in the Ciucaș Mountains of …
Last Updated on November 2, 2025 Image: Bucura Lake. Highlights – A day hike to scenic Bucura Lake in the Retezat National Park in Western Romania. Time of Visit: August 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Bucura Lake is a glacial alpine lake in the heart of Retezat National Park. It is the largest …
Image: The waterfalls and lakes at the downstream end of the park near Entrance 1. Highlights – Useful information and tips in visiting Croatia’s stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park. Time of Visit: August 2025 Duration of Visit: Four Nights Description Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of Europe’s most stunning natural wonders and a …