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Rastoke a taste of Plitvice Lakes

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Renting a vehicle is a good option for exploring Croatia and we picked ours up in Zagreb.  A little more than 100km south we came upon Rastoke, a historic town in the Croatian district of Slunj, which was to whet our appetite for the next day’s destination of Plitvice Lakes. I recommend that everyone who …

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Self Guided Walking Tour Zagreb OR GYG Zagreb Walking Tours

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We wrestled with how best to experience the Croatian capital of Zagreb.  The Airbnb apartment was booked, but besides Mirogoj Cemetery, the Cafes, wide avenues and grand buildings, our wish list was sketchy. After reading Andrea’s Croatia Honestly blog, everything just fell into place. We would do a self guided walking tour. Zagreb came to …

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Campo de Fiori Market Rome once was a Roman Meadow

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They say that central Rome’s favourite green market Campo de Fiori market Rome was so named because the site was once a Roman meadow. Fiori is Italian for flowers, and the name roughly translates to Field of Flowers, but although there were flowers for sale at the market, I got the feeling it’s prime purpose …

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Lake Bohinj the hidden gem of Slovenia

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While Lake Bled considers itself to be the jewell in the crown of Slovenian destinations, I think that Lake Bohinj, only twenty-eight kilometres to the west, is Slovenia’s hidden gem. Even if you don’t recognise Lake Bled by name, I bet you would recognise it’s stunning Travel Poster photo.  Placid blue lake, wooded island with …

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Three Days on the Amalfi Coast Rain or Shine

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Updated May 2018. Positano and the Amalfi Coast had rain forecast but after four beautiful sunny days in Rome we were remaining positive.  As it was the forecasters were right and it did rain, but the sun did shine a little also. The Amalfi Coast of Italy is gorgeous and Positano is quite possibly the …

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Europe Tour Itinerary for people Travelling Europe on a Budget

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We have arrived back in Australia after ten weeks travelling Europe on a budget. Our camera cards and now that the dust has settled a little on the kaleidoscope of experiences in my mind, it’s time to share our Europe Tour Itinerary for people travelling Europe on a budget. I have linked to relevant posts …

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Zadar Sunset with Light Show and Music for Mermaids

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Being surrounded by a maze of long ribbon-like islands running north-south, the old town of Zadar in Croatia is all about the ocean.  Evening strolls along the Riva are mandatory to see the colours change with the setting sun, but two of Nikola Bašić’s creations – the Sea Organ and the Sun Salutation add even more magic. …

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Sunday in Trapani Sicily

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The old district of Trapani Sicily juts out into the Mediterranean on a small peninsula, a situation not unlike Ortigia and Syracuse.  By the time our introductory walking tour was over (the first thing to do in a new destination) I had fallen for this unpretentious town with it’s old buildings, lively bars, beautiful doors, …

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