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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Almkogel is a beautiful hike rising above the Mondsee in the Salzkammergut region. There are so many gorgeous lakes in this area and many of them have great hikes that provide fantastic views across the region. → Check out…
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Hiking season has begun in Austria! Spring hiking is in full swing and that means while you might still find snow at the higher altitudes, the trails are starting to open and the mountains are ready for a new season…
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With the Easter four-day long weekend in Europe, we decided to take a few extra days off and go on a roadtrip through eastern Germany. The Easter long weekend is always a perfect time to head out on a trip,…
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