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Visit Split, Croatia’s Dalmatian capital, it could be the hottest low-key travel spot… There are beaches, fresh seafood, culture, history, tradition and beautiful architecture. Split is also Croatia’s second largest city, and one of the Adriatic’s most vibrant port cities. There are many sites to visit, the most famous being Diocletian’s Palace, a World Heritage Site. …
The Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia’s most popular tourist attraction, was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1979. The National Park is located roughly halfway between capital city Zagreb and Zadar on the coast and is a natural marvel, covering a total area of 116 square miles or 300 square kilometres. The beauty of the National Park …
Before you plan any international trips, get an update from the US Department of State’s COVID-19 page.There are restrictions in place affecting U.S. citizen entry into Croatia. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Croatia.Read the country information page. Croatia has lifted travel restrictions but has implemented bio-security measures such as temperature screening and …
Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, ancient Byzantium, is the largest city and principal seaport of Turkey. It was the capital of both the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire. The Hagia Sophia or the Church of Divine Wisdom is probably Istanbul top site and a real architectural marvel. This splendid church was turned into a mosque and has now become a …
Istanbul is one of the world’s largest cities with over 14 million population. It’s one of the most exciting places with state-of-the-art shopping malls and dining options. Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara where Asia and Europe meet. It’s strategically located on the spices route, and the food history is …
Although Cologne is practically Guido’s backyard, and I’ve been there many times, one hot summer day, I decide to book a Brewery Tour with Viator to discover more about the centuries-old brewing history of this beautiful town. Also, the idea of traditionally brewed cold beer seems very appealing… We invite Guido’s mom, Edith, to join …
Berlin’s colorful life-size Buddy Bears have been on tour around the world as Germany’s ambassadors of goodwill since 2002. I find the uniquely decorated bears throughout the city so adorable that I dedicate this blog to them. But how did they get there in the first place? Here is a brief history of the bears …
Although I have traveled to Germany multiple times, unbelievably, this is my first visit to Berlin! I wish we could stay longer to enjoy the many facets of this amazing city. Here’s a snapshot, and a good excuse to return for more discoveries… Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour The first thing I would recommend is to …
Annecy is known as the Pearl of the French Alps. It’s the largest city of the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of Southeastern France. It’s just across the border from Geneva and lies in the northern tip of Lake Annecy, against a majestic Alpine backdrop. What to do in Annecy? Annecy has earned the …
Osso Buco is an Italian Dish from the Lombardy region. Osso Buco means “Bone with a Hole” and it’s traditionally made with veal shanks. Originally it’s made with white sauce but now it’s more commonly prepared with a tomato-based sauce. What has inspired me to make this famous dish from North Italy? I regularly travel …
