Packed with stunning Roman ruins and a beautiful waterfront, Split was the final stop on our Western Balkan adventure. We spent our time meandering the marble streets while licking ice cream cones and souvenir shopping. Split is also a great location to use as a jumping off point for excursions to nearby Blue Cave and…
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Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik deserves its nickname, “Pearl of the Adriatic.” It’s gorgeous and dripping in Croatian culture and history. The delightful, traffic-free Old Town is jam packed with cafes and winding streets. We spent our two days in Dubrovnik walking the city’s walls, kayaking the waters near the city and riding the cable car to the top…
Lake Bled
A cutesy castle, a romantic boat ride and a picture perfect mountain backdrop round out the experience of visiting Lake Bled, Slovenia. Our trip to the Western Balkans started in tiny Slovenia. Just a short drive from Ljubljana, the country’s capital, we spent two night’s in Bled. In that short time we enjoyed a walk…
Belgium and the Netherlands
Chocolate, waffles, fries and beer are what first came to mind when I heard that a career professional development opportunity would be taking me to Hassalt, Belgium this summer. A quick glance at the globe led to tacking on a few side trips to Amsterdam, Bruges and Brussels for a full week long adventure in…