Trip Planning

Taking that first solo trip can fill you with wonder. A woman in a red polka-dot dress with a backpack on a narrow stone alley in Split, Croatia

Your First Solo Trip: 13 Things to Consider When Planning

Planning your first solo trip? Hurrah! You will have such a great time! Here are 13 things to consider as you plan your first solo trip to help you make decisions that will lead to a wonderful experience. FREE trip planning guide!
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A culinary adventure in the shadow of Klis fortress, book through Airbnb Experiences. The feast included charcuterie garnished with age leaves, homemade cheese, peppers, and other delights, served on a board

Food & Travel: How to Plan Your Culinary Adventure

What's the best part of travel? FOOD! Plan your culinary adventure with helpful tips on where to find the best places to feast. FREE planner for subscribers! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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What to Pack for the Balkans in Autumn? My Best Picks

What to pack, what to pack, what to pack? As packing the right things can make or break a trip, I thought that I’d share the items that I used most often on my nearly three-month trip to the Balkans (September, October, November). Autumn is a perfect time to head to the Balkans, with fewer crowds and lovely weather, but you might be surprised by what you'll need. I share what I found specifically useful in different locations, and also an item that I wish I’d brought with me. This post contains affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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Hvar, Croatia, as seen from the water

PSA: Croatia Joins the Schengen Zone and Adopts Euro January 2023—What It Means For You

Starting 1 January 2023, Croatia will adopt the Euro currency and join the Schengen Zone. The latter in particular has important implications for long-term travel for those living outside the Schengen Zone. Helpful information to help you plan for your Croatia travel after 1 January 2023. This is meant as a PSA and not as a replacement for trusted government sources.
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