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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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Zakopane

image: Morskie Oko. Highlights – Zakapane is the winter capital of Poland but is a great summer destination for outdoor activities especially in the High Tatras Mountains. Time of Visit: July 2025 Duration of Visit: Four Nights Description  The town of Zakopane in Southern Poland is billed as the country’s winter capital. Indeed, the area …

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High Tatras

Image: Popradské pleso and the mountain chalets. Highlights – Two wonderful but moderate day hikes in the High Tatras Mountains of Slovakia.   Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Six Nights Description The High Tatras Mountains span approximately 27 kilometers from West to East and approximately 15 kilometers in width.  The mountain range is …

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Orava Castle

Image: Orava Castle. Highlights – Orava Castle (Oravský hrad) is one of Slovakia’s most iconic and well preserved castles.  Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Orava Castle (Oravský hrad) is one of Slovakia’s most iconic and majestic castles.  It is located in the quaint village of Oravský Podzámok located in the …

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Súľov Rocks

Image: Rock formations at Súľov Castle ruins. Highlights – Súľovské Skaly or Súľov Rocks is a great day hiking destination in Northern Slovakia about a couple of hours by train from the capital city of Bratislava. Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description The Súľov Rocks are a nationally protected nature …

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