I had only a brief time to spend in Split, the largest city on the Dalmatian coast. As with the rest of Croatia in low season, the city was relatively quiet and many regular tourist attractions and opportunities were closed, but the warmish weather was still welcoming, and my solitary seaside walks and wanderings among … Continue reading
I spent only half a day in Zadar, a small coastal town in Croatia’s Dalmatia region. In my research, the town had stood out as a hot spot to visit, so I felt like I couldn’t miss it. It was charming indeed, and I enjoyed my time, but there was not much happening during the night … 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
The library at Trinity College (within the University of Dublin) is the largest in Ireland and is comprised of several buildings and sections both on campus and elsewhere in Dublin. The most famous of these parts is the original library, which is home to the Book of Kells and other ancient and original texts. The … Continue reading
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