Even though the Slovenian seaside is rather small, with only 47 km of coastline along the Adriatic Sea, there are some nice places to visit in the area. The biggest highlight and one of the most beautiful places to visit in Slovenia is Piran, a charming town located at the end of the picturesque peninsula. It took me way too long to include the place in my Slovenia itinerary and visit Piran, but when I eventually went there, I was under the town’s charm right away. I enjoyed every single moment there, whether I was exploring the Old Town and all Piran attractions or sitting with a cup of coffe ..read more

Slovenia is one of the most picturesque countries to visit in Europe, where you will find all kinds of amazing places in a relatively small area. Charming cities and towns, stunning landscapes, or breathtaking wonders of nature – Slovenia has it all. The fact that most tourist attractions in Slovenia are located not far from each other is a bonus. During your trip, even if it’s a short one, you can visit some of the most beautiful places in Slovenia! I can’t count how many times I’ve been to Slovenia by now, but during each visit, I fall for this charming country more and more, and I’m sure I ..read more

Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is one of the most fascinating cities to visit in Europe and each visit there is a treat. But the country has so many more amazing places that are often in the shadow of this more popular destination. Fortunately, you can use your trip to Budapest to explore more of the amazing places to visit in Hungary on a day trips from the capital. I did it on a few occasions, too, and I enjoyed every single one of the Budapest day trips. If you would like to see more of Hungary (and beyond) or simply want to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital, I put together thi ..read more

Most travelers who visit Hungary stay only in its capital, Budapest. And I get it. This city is fascinating and so beautiful that it’s hard to leave it to see other places when there are so many great things to do in Budapest. For years, I was the same; each of my trips to Hungary was centered around Budapest. When I finally figured it was time to see more of the country, it turned out there were so many amazing places to visit in Hungary. Unfortunately, they are always in the shadow of Budapest, and not many travelers decide to venture beyond the capital. But many of those places are availabl ..read more

When looking for options for day trips from Budapest, I stumbled across Kecskemet, Hungary – a city located in the heart of the country and easily reachable by train from the capital. Without any big research on things to do in Kecskemet, I decided to go there – and it turned out to be the best decision right away. I knew the city was the gem of art nouveau architecture in Hungary, but I didn’t expect it to be so great, offering more than just stunning buildings. It’s one of the best places to visit in Hungary, although very overlooked and hardly on the radar of foreign travelers. Yet I can’t ..read more

Bitola, the second-largest city in North Macedonia, is one of the most intriguing places to visit in the region. Bustling with energy and packed with attractions, yet in the shadow of more popular tourist destinations in North Macedonia like Skopje or Lake Ohrid, Bitola should be on the radar of every traveler who visits the country. I was lucky to visit Bitola twice, and each time, I was impressed with the city and its vibrant atmosphere. There are so many great things to do in Bitola that it’s worth spending at least a day there to enjoy them all. I put together this Bitola guide so you can ..read more

Travelers in the Balkans rarely visit Prilep, North Macedonia. Even if the city has some really interesting and diverse attractions, it’s always in the shadow of more popular destinations in North Macedonia, mainly Ohrid, Skopje, or Bitola. But there are actually some cool things to do in Prilep that make the place worth stopping in during your trip to North Macedonia. I’ve been to Prilep twice. The first one was only because I had a few hours to kill between the buses, and I went to see a bit of the city. Even if the weather was gloomy and rainy, I realized very quickly that this place had po ..read more

Korcula, the beautiful island on the Adriatic Sea, was one of my favorite places to visit in Croatia. It was also a great surprise as I didn’t expect to enjoy it that much and to find so many excellent attractions there. But there are many great things to do in Korcula, and spending time on this laid-back island is always a joy! It doesn’t matter how long you have to visit Korcula; you are in for a treat. It’s impossible not to fall in love with this place. If you are looking for a perfect Adriatic getaway that is not overcrowded with tourists (like Dubrovnik or Hvar) but offers a combination ..read more

Zagreb, Croatia, is one of the most underrated capitals in Europe to visit. The city is often in the shadow of more popular places to see in Croatia (such as Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, or Pula, to name a few). Still, you will find solid reasons to visit Zagreb. I’ve been there a few times, always enjoying all the great things to do in Zagreb and often returning to spend more time in this charming capital. And every time, I fall for the city more and more. If you ask yourself, “Is Zagreb worth visiting?” I’m here to dispel doubts. Below, you will find all the reasons you should include the city in ..read more

Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, is one of the quirkiest and most intriguing cities in Europe. You will find there a peculiar mix of architecture, from brutalist to ancient-looking modern buildings, a wonderful bazaar, and countless statues dotted all over the place. But there are so many more amazing things to do in Skopje, and you should definitely give the city a chance. And while you are there, you can use the place as a base for some great day trips from Skopje. You can explore some of the best places to visit in North Macedonia as well as nearby countries on Skopje day trips. And ..read more