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Planning Your Ultimate Visit to Plitvice National Park
If you are looking for a magical destination in Croatia, then look no further than Plitvice Lakes National Park. Here you will discover beautiful lakes, gorgeous cascades, and other stunning nature scenes. It is a a magical place that feels like…
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Don’t Miss These 5 Fantastic Things in Lake Bled, Slovenia
Located in Slovenia’s Julian Alps, Lake Bled it is a remarkable sight to behold. When I was first researching activities for us in Slovenia, I was immediately drawn to this small village. With the church serenely perched on the island in…
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Visit the Best Places on Your Vacation in Switzerland
Switzerland holds a very special place in my heart: it is the first European country I ever visited. At the time, I was living in Africa and I was planning a trip back to the states. There were no direct flights,…
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Visit Hallstatt: A UNESCO World Heritage Gem in Austria
The first time I saw a picture of Hallstatt, Austria I knew that I needed to go there. It looked so serene nestled between the mountains and the lake. All I wanted was to be in the middle of that beautiful…
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Amazing Fall Festivals to Experience in Germany (Not Oktoberfest)
Updated to reflect Fall Festivals in Germany 2023 information! Visiting the fall festivals has been one of the things I look forward to most each year in Germany. Many exciting and wonderful events begin to take place as the weather begins…
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Narzissenfest: the Biggest Flower Festival in Austria
So, this is a bit embarrassing and also a little funny: I found this flower festival in Austria by googling events where I could wear my dirndl. Yes, you read that correctly. As stereotypical as it might sound, I decided that…
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Drive the Remarkable Scenic Routes in Norway
I’m so excited that this is my first blog post for Christine’s Travel Gems!! And what makes me even more delighted is that I feel like it really embodies my goal for this blog: to encourage and empower travelers to find…
