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You have a passion for travel but don’t want to feel like a tourist. You don’t just visit a destination; you experience life there for one day — or forever….
Slovenia’s Cave Fortress: Predjama Castle
It’s an unforgettable photo opportunity in front of a mighty fortress that emerges from solid rock. But visitors to Slovenia should plan for enough time to go inside Predjama Castle…
Adventure for Everyone: Postojna Cave in Slovenia
The train ride through Slovenia’s Postojna Cave may feel, at times, like something out of a theme park. But this underground wonderland has been millions of years in the making,…
Blindfolded in Bled: A Wine Tasting Adventure
You took the boat ride to Bled’s world-famous island church and admired the view from Bled castle. You ate the kremšnita. And now you’re wondering how to spend a fun…
Finding Family Roots in Slovenia
“You are home.” The man in the fur hat expansively waved his hand at a hillside where the ruins of a 1,000-year-old castle could be seen, partially covered by tree…
Amazing Winter Day in Anchorage, Alaska
A bicycle adventure in the snow and a world class museum in one day? It’s easy in Anchorage, Alaska. Here’s how to plan your visit, in winter or any time…
Food in Anchorage, Alaska: Fish Cheeks and World Class Pizza
Fish cheeks? I didn’t know fish had cheeks until I came to Anchorage. This Alaskan city is famous for adventure on the frozen frontier. It also has a lively food…
One Great Day in Ljubljana with a Local Guide
Prešeren Square is often called the living room of Ljubljana. So it was the perfect place to meet a stranger who would quickly become a friend. Fortunately for me, Mateja…
Mardi Gras in Malta
When people in Malta hit the streets for Carnival, it’s not really for the benefit of tourists. If you are lucky enough to be here for the party, you’ll feel…
Sea Lions and Sourdough at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
What’s the catch of the day at Fisherman’s Wharf? People. But you don’t have to feel lost in the crowd at San Francisco’s busiest tourist attraction, thanks to people like…
Montenegro: Bay of Kotor Day Trip to Perast and Herceg Novi
A day trip around the Bay of Kotor begins in Perast, a tiny town packed with the faded glory of the Venetians who built palaces and churches here in the…
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