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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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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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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…