32 Lakes to Visit in Austria

I have been living in Salzburg since late 2021 and, when I'm not off exploring the rest of the world, I love exploring this country that I've made my home. We are so lucky in Austria to have access to…

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96 Castles, Palaces and Fortresses to Visit in Europe

I was born in Europe, lived here for eight years in my childhood, came back to visit many times while growing up in North America, and eventually moved back here in 2020, living first in Belgium and now in Austria. All this to say, I've…

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How to Spend a Weekend in London, England

I was born in London and spent the first years of my life growing up in Wimbledon, a suburb in London's southwest, famous for its tennis, before moving out to the English countryside. While nowhere really feels like home, every time…

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Roadtrip Through Western Slovenia

I first visited Slovenia back in 2022 for a summer hiking weekend with Ela, a friend I'd met a few years earlier down in New Zealand while working at a hostel together. I fell in love with the gorgeous scenery…

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Roadtrip Through Northern Croatia

I visited Croatia for the first time last summer, spending a few days in Dubrovnik in the very southern part of the country, as part of an eastern European train trip. I loved it so much - the iconic Croatian…

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Visiting the Source of Jana Water in Croatia

In my completely unbiased opinion, one of the best parts of going to Croatia is getting to buy and drink Jana Water. Wait, that doesn't have anything to do with my name, does it...?! Jana Water is Croatia's absolute best…

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24 Hours in Zagreb, Croatia

We spent one night in Zagreb as part of our long weekend escape to northern Croatia. On the map it made sense as a stopover for us, coming from Austria by car through Slovenia and then on to the coast.…

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A Complete Guide to Ljubljana, Slovenia

Ljubljana is Slovenia's colourful capital city. It was the first visit for both me and my partner and neither of us knew what to expect - but I suppose with Jana in the name it was sure to be good?…

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How to Spend a Day in Linz, Austria

I first visited Linz in the winter of 2022 on a snowy early January day. I had just moved to Salzburg and decided to spend a weekend on the train to a new city to discover more about the country…

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A Spring Guide to Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg in spring is a delight. Some days, it will rain so intensely it feels like the whole world is cracking apart. Other days, the sun will beat down and the flowers will open up and the light will catch…

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Day Spa at Hotel Krallerhof in Austria

One of our favourite ways to relax and unwind is in typical Austrian style by heading to a day spa. It's always such a wonderful, indulging experience. We were meant to be running the annual Salzburg half-marathon but unfortunately, by the…

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A Complete Guide to Munich, Germany

I published a guide on how to spend 24 hours in Munich in August 2023. Fast forward a few years and I have since met my partner who has spent a number of years living in Munich, so I've also…

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