Next up after our hiking days was a short stretch in the Czech Republic’s famous “fairy tale” town, Cesky Krumlov. I had never heard of the town before doing research for this trip, but everyone seemed to think that it was a necessary stop on any Czech Republic itinerary, so I made sure to plan … Continue reading
After my stay in Zagreb, I took a 3-hour bus ride to Croatia’s Plitvice National Park, where I experienced both the incredible beauty and frustration of traveling in the off-season. Due to the winter schedule, the buses were limited to only three departures that day, the first being at 5:00am. The prospect of catching that … Continue reading
I started my week-long trip through Croatia with a couple days in Zagreb, the country’s capital and largest city. It was exciting to be traveling again, and to be solo, so I was eager to explore and see what the hilly, cobblestoned streets had to offer. Weather wise, it was all rather dreary and much … Continue reading
In a word, Venice is simply fabulous. Of the three cities Amy and I visited in Italy, it was by far my favorite. The streets were mostly vacant due to the season and the weather, but I think they took on a truly unique character in the quiet, chilly mists. Amy and I spent only … Continue reading
Photos from the Ring of Kerry, a tourist circle famous for its panoramas of the Irish countryside. We also stopped at a sheep farm, and were given a demonstration of how sheep dogs herd the flocks. They were pretty spectacular! And so fast! Continue reading
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