‘Did you know the tickets to Tokyo are 400 Euros?’ I say to my husband on the phone. I am met with silence. ‘Are you serious, babe, Tokyo? We can’t afford Tokyo. With the twoContinue reading
Try Rožnik Hill for a Hike in Ljubljana
Most true hikers would frown upon this suggestion for a hike. True, Rožnik hill is only 391-metre-high hill. But it’s a pleasant change from the hustle and bustle of the crowded center of Ljubljana. ItContinue reading
Faking It in Cordoba With Kids
Once a capital of Islamic Spain and western Europe’s biggest, most cultured city, Cordoba is today a laid-back, charming Andalusian city that has lots of things to offer. While unraveling the new is always fun,Continue reading
Breathtaking Views of Normandy That Will Have You Daydreaming
I write so much about the beauties of Scotland, you’d think their tourist organization was blackmailing me with something. I think Scotland is stunning, but I am not blind to other great places around theContinue reading
Why Scotland is the most Romantic Place in the World
You think of a romantic getaway and Paris probably comes to mind find first, then maybe the Amalfi Coast or Bora Bora. I am here to let you in on a secret. Scotland is theContinue reading
Why We Took Our Kids to Omaha Beach?
The author Sir Max Hastings dedicated his book Overlord, D-Day and the Battle for Normandy to his son Harry “In the hope that beaches will mean no more to him than buckets and spades.” AsContinue reading
5 Hours in Venice with Kids
Why 5 hours? Because it’s enough to see the many bridges, canals and squares without the kids getting bored. Because it’s enough to enjoy the city without the crowds starting to annoy us. Because thatContinue reading
Raise your hand at the Slovenian School Museum
Nobody wants to think about school on their vacation, right. School is boring and you want to have fun on your travels. Slovenian School Museum might just change your mind. Their exhibitions are fun andContinue reading
Bats – Ljubljana’s Mysterious Inhabitants
Gotham might have Batman, but Ljubljana has the true heroes – bats. In only one hour just one of those small creatures can deal with 500 bad guys – mosquitoes and other pests that annoyContinue reading
Is HomeExchange the Answer?
When I was calculating the costs of our recent trip and realized that accommodation was the most expensive part, I wondered how could we change that? Pay less but without sacrificing our level of comfort?Continue reading
