I have actually started writing this blog post when I visited Hermanus three years ago. So today’s rainy afternoon felt like a perfect time to finish it and remember the great time spent in this cute fishing town. Hermanus lies just two hours out of Cape Town and it is mostly known as the place […]
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What to see and do in Bishkek
We really didn’t know what to expect from pretty unknown capital of Kyrgyzstan. But Bishkek surprised us with its many green spaces, flowers planted in the streets, snowy mountains views in the distance, which are seen from all over the city as there is no high buildings. There is also interesting Soviet architecture, busy bazaars, […]
Staying in an idyllic yurt camp on the shore of Issy-Kul lake
I actually started writing this blog post a few months ago, when being in an isolated camp without WIFI and unwinding from the world seemed like a great idea in our busy daily lives. Although nowadays with the coronavirus pandemic we are spending a lot of time at home and probably dreaming of an active […]
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My 7 favourite things to do in Salzburg
One of my last trips before the coronavirus pandemic was a visit to the Austrian city of Mozart and the Sound of Music – Salzburg. It was my third time visiting and once more the city impressed me with its charming streets, amazing viewpoints, beautiful architecture, interesting museums, great restaurants and cute cafes. So I […]
Your complete guide for sightseeing in Bukhara
Bukhara was one of my favourite stops in Uzbekistan. The city was a part of the Silk Road and known as a center of trade, scholarship, culture and religion. Today its historical old town is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is filled with gorgeous madrasahs, colourful bazaars and beautiful mosques. In the […]
10 best off the beaten path destinations in Slovenia
I rarely write about my home country Slovenia. Probably, because I think it is one of the most beautiful places on earth and I want to do it justice when writing about its beauties. Slovenia has gorgeous nature with lakes, mountains and seaside, cute little towns with medieval castles and amazing food & wine. There […]
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Ski day in Austrian Petzen
I am definitely a summer person, but if there has to be winter and cold, I am all for snow. This winter (so far) was not particularly snowy, at least not in Slovenia, where I live. So on the second day of New Year I packed my skies, travel insurance Assistance CORIS card and hit […]
Christmas spirit of Pécs
Have you ever heard of the Hungarian city Pécs? It didn’t come on my radar until last year, when I was thinking of which city to visit in Christmas time. I have this tradition to visit at least one foreign city in December. I just love exploring Christmas markets, trying local holidays delicacies and mulled […]
Three weeks in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, with a stop in Kazakhstan
Breathtaking nature, exceptional legacy of the Silk Road and a bit of Soviet architecture. This is how I could describe our three weeks long trip in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
9 adventures you can’t miss in Sofia
Sofia, Bulgarian main city, is one of those great capitals where you can see the most beautiful parts in a day but it also offers much more sites to explore for longer. I spent there two full days and am sharing here all the best adventures you can have in Sofia!