Blog by Kelly: I’ve always loved travel and, now that I’m empty nested, I’m fully embracing travel as my work schedule allows. My philosophy is to travel thrifty, travel light, travel often, and keep my itinerary flexible. And, I have a thing for places that are hard to reach. While I don’t seek them out, […]
Lake Bled Winter: Things to do in Bled Lake in Slovenia
If you are in search of breathtaking views, look no further than Bled Lake in Slovenia. The crystal clear lake sits in the Bled valley and offers a panoramic view second to none. I traveled to Lake Bled this past January, and was very impressed with all the things to do. Best of all, in […]
Dubrovnik Croatia Cliff Jumping (5 best spots in 2022)
Situated on the southern coast of Croatia, Dubrovnik has become one of the post popular vacation destinations for Europeans and people from around the world. It’s no secret that “The Pearl of the Adriatic” attracts millions of tourists a year, most coming to visit the infamous city walls that sit above the glistening Adriatic Sea. […]
Korcula Beaches: Sandy Beaches and more!
Getting to Korcula There are direct ferries from the following ports to Korcula: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Mljet, Rijeka, Split Taking a bus to Korcula: Although there is not a bridge to Korcula, most Croatian cities along the coast offer busses to Korcula. The buses take the car ferry to the island. Korcula Island Located right off the […]
Hiking in Israel: Timna Park and Red Canyon Eilat
Romancing The Planet This past weekend I had the pleasure of travelling to Israel. The trip was very spontaneous, as I happened to have 5 days free in my schedule and found tickets from Vienna, Austria to Eilat, Israel for 16 euros. Yes, you read that correctly, 16 euros to travel from Europe to the […]
Best things to do in Monte Carlo, Monaco (on a budget)
It goes without saying the Monaco is one of the most unique places in the world. Situated at the southern tip of France, Monaco is a sovereign city-state country that is 0.78 square miles (the second smallest country in the world behind the Vatican City). Among many things, Monaco is widely known for the infamous […]
Best Hikes in Acadia National Park: Beehive Trail and Jordan Pond
Beehive and Jordan Pond, Everything You Need to Know Acadia National Park is the perfect destination for budget travelers like myself. If you pack your own food, you can enjoy all the wonders that the park has to offer for only $15-30 (park entrance fee). Even better, if you visit the park between the months […]