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A Must See Fairytale Castle in Germany: Burg Eltz
Germany is full of amazing castles that were built over hundreds of centuries all the way up to late 1800’s. Many of these castles are still in tact or have been restored and preserved for visitors to enjoy. With so many…
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Top Five Ways To Experience Geirangerfjord
Geirangerfjord is a picture perfect fjord located in western Norway. Just looking at photos, it’s not hard to determine why this magical place was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005. With only 200 residents, the fjord seems like…
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Top 5 Amazing Places to Visit on Your Vacation in Slovenia
Of all the places we have been in Europe, Slovenia surprised me the most. It was not even on my radar as a destination for us. I was actually planning a road trip down to Croatia and I needed to break…
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Planning Your Visit to Krka National Park in Croatia
If you are in Croatia, a visit Krka National Park should be high on your list of things to do. This is where the places that we thought only existed in dreams actually exist. Here you will discover fantastic landscapes, impressive…
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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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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…
