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Bucura Lake

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 lake in the park and also …

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Plitvice Lakes

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 …

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Dubrovnik

Image: Old Town Dubrovnik Highlights  – Useful information in planning a trip to the medieval Old Town Dubrovnik, Croatia. Time of Visit: August 2025 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description Dubrovnik is often referred to as the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” It is a stunning coastal city located on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. Enclosed by massive …

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Logar Valley

Image: Logar Valley in the afternoon. Highlights – Useful information and tips in visiting Slovenia’s magnificent Logarska Dolina or Logar Valley. Time of Visit:  August 2025 Duration of Visit: Four Nights Description Logar Valley (Logarska Dolina) is one of Slovenia’s most stunning valleys, tucked away in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps in the northern part of the …

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Kranjska Gora

Image: Lake Jasna early in the morning. Highlights – Information on what to see and do in the charming town of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. Time of Visit:  August 2025 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description Kranjska Gora is a charming town in northwest Slovenia, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Julian Alps and the …

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Budapest

Image: Parliament Building at night. Highlights – Places to see and do in and around Budapest, Hungary with three full days of explorations.  Time of Visit:  August 2025 Duration of Visit: Four Nights Description Budapest is the capital of Hungary and is a city of stunning contrasts.  Budapest is actually two cities that are divided …

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Prague

Image: Prague’s Old Town Square. Highlights – What to see and do in Prague, Czech Republic if you have a day.   Time of Visit:  August 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is a city rich in history and architectural splendor. Tourists are drawn to Prague because of …

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Český Krumlov

Image: Český Krumlov taken from the park near the Church of St. Vitus. Highlights – How to see the medieval town of Český Krumlov in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.   Time of Visit:  August 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Český Krumlov is a fairy-tale medieval town.  The town underwent unbelievable …

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Sromowce Wyżne

Image: The village of Sromowce Wyżne with the shrouded Tatras Mountains in the background. Highlights – Sromowce Wyżne is a village in South Central Poland that was a great find for us. Virtually unknown but offers a lot in terms of culture, history and outdoor activities. Time of Visit: July 2025 Duration of Visit: Three …

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