Explore the World One Country at a Time
Explore the World One Country at a Time
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …