Yearning for travel
How and Where to Camp in Times of #Coolcation The charm of camping amidst nature, away from bustling campsites, has always been my primary allure of motorhome travel. Yet, after our recent return from our second motorhome journey through Norway, I couldn’t help but feel something had changed. The rising trend of #coolcation—opting for cooler…
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Nearly a year has passed since we embarked on our eagerly anticipated motorhome tour of the Norwegian fjords. As we gear up for a return journey that will take us even further north, I find myself reminiscing about last year’s incredible expedition. Norway is fast gaining popularity, particularly among motorhome travellers. So, rather than sharing…
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5 Must-Experience Camping Spots Before we delve into this, a quick heads-up: Norway is vast. While peering from Central Europe, its true scale might not be immediately apparent on a map. But once you set foot here, the expanse of the country reveals itself, offering an abundance of unparalleled natural marvels. I’ll admit, we’ve merely…
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Tuscany minus the crowds The end of April – beginning of May is traditionally the period when Slovenes depart for Italy (preferably Tuscany or Lake Garda) or to the Balkans to delve into some Yugo-nostalgia while gorging on enormous amounts of grilled meat. Since we both prefer less crowded places (i.e. less people who speak…
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Never too many baguettes I must start with a confession. France was never among the top destinations on our bucket list. We have been to Paris a couple of times because that’s kind of a must-do but we never felt attracted by any other regions. Which, both of us being wine and cheese aficionados, is…
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Trains are not the first thing that comes to my mind when thinking of Switzerland. Chocolate, cheese, army knives, and cows with huge bells, those I can name off the top of my head. But trains? In a mountainous country like Switzerland? Not really. As it turns out, I couldn’t be more wrong. This Alpine…
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A couple of images of old rustic stables scattered on steep pastures were enough. I fell in love with Vals as soon as it came up in my pre-travel research of Switzerland. “This is where we’re going!” I announced to my husband. He just rolled his eyes, frustrated over my fixation with a place I…
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Calling this post “the list of the best restaurants on Vis island” would be a bit pretentious. Simply because the number of restaurants you can visit during a one-week stay hardly qualifies as extensive research. Besides, judging by the quality of food at this limited selection of restaurants, there must be at least a dozen…
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…besides visiting the Atomic Bomb Memorial Park and Museum, that is. But let’s skip the obvious and focus on a couple of less familiar sights and experiences that Hiroshima offers. See Mazda cars roll off the production line Even if you are not a huge car buff the Mazda museum is worth a visit. It…
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Travel-Sehnsucht 