Hotel review: Radisson Blu Hotel Tromso (Tromso, Norway)

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After we had finally decided that our Norway road trip to Lofoten islands would start in Tromso, I started searching for a hotel in the city center. At first, I hesitated whether to book a hotel in Tromso at all, because we wanted to stay flexible. The weather in Norway can be stubborn and our plan was to “follow the sun”. But since the 10-day forecast looked very promising, we agreed to stay in Tromso, also known as “Venice of the North”, the first and the last day of our trip.

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Severna Norveška z Lofoti in Senjo – priprave na potovanje (1. del)

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Norveška ni bila ravno visoko na seznamu destinacij, ki jih želim obiskati. Prvič zato, ker sem bolj toplokrvne sorte, drugič, ker leži v Evropi (raziskovanje le-te puščam za obdobje, ko se mi ne bo dalo leteti kam dlje) in tretjič, ker sem slišala, da je res draga. A potem je prišel koronavirus in najini poletni potovalni načrti so splavali po vodi. Ker je bilo potovanje na Norveško Aleševa dolgoletna želja (pri izbiri destinacij ponavadi prednjačijo moje), sem začela brskati za informacijami. In v manj kot 5 minutah je padla soglasna odločitev: takoj, ko Norveška odpre mejo za turiste, greva tja!

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Dubrovnik in 2 days

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If you are a Game of Thrones fan, nature lover or just chasing UNESCO World Heritage sites, Dubrovnik will eventually land on your bucket list. This ancient city, also known as Kings Landing and the Pearl of Adriatic, is one of the most beautifully preserved medieval cities in Europe. I have visited Dubrovnik twice: first time a couple of years ago in May, and second time this July, during the infamous COVID-19 pandemics. It was a two nights stay in both cases and this is enough to explore the city. In this post you will find “Dubrovnik in 2 days” itinerary, together with prices and practical tips for Dubrovnik first-timers.

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Top things to do in Biokovo Nature park, Croatia

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.After spending a couple of wonderful days in Makarska last September (and due to the limited number of countries we are allowed to visit due to COVID-19), we agreed to repeat the trip this Summer. We especially loved Biokovo Nature park, so this time we decided to visit it on foot, by car and by bicycle. What can I say, laying on the beach all day is just not our thing. 😉 If you are wondering whether Biokovo Nature park is worth seeing and if you would like a few tips on how to make the most of your visit, read on.

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Resort Review: Poseidon Mobile Home Resort (Makarska, Croatia)

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We fell in love in Makarska Riviera during last September trip and since we are limited with traveling during COVID-19 pandemics we chose to come back this Summer for a short vacation. The “coronavirus” situation in Croatia has forced a lot of hotels to shut down their business (at least temporarily), hence deciding where to stay in Makarska Riviera was rather easy. After narrowing our options to: pet-friendly, close to the beach, close to Makarska old town, free parking, breakfast included, air-condition, free Wi-Fi and excellent ratings, the choice was obvious. We booked Poseidon Mobile Home Resort for 3 nights and we didn’t regret it even for a second.

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Top things to do in Tržič, Slovenia

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There is a saying in Slovenia that goes something like: “Nothing that comes from Tržič is good, not even the wind”. Well, there is always some truth in local jokes, can’t argue with that. Tržič is probably the last place that comes to your mind if you want to visit Slovenia. And I can’t blame you – the town itself is nothing special. However, if you want to visit Gorenjska region, Tržič just might be the place to settle down for a couple of days. After all, it is less than 30 minutes’ drive from Ljubljana airport, hence a good starting point to visit Bled, Bohinj, Kranjska Gora and Triglav National park. Whether you want to explore its surroundings, or you’re just passing by, check out the top things to do in Tržič municipality. You just might want to stay a day longer.

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Top things to do in Lovran, Croatia

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If you want to visit Croatian coast but don’t want to drive too far south, spending a week or two in Kvarner bay is also a good option. In this post I will focus on Lovran, a small town in Opatija Riviera, which has just as much to offer as any other town in Croatian coastline. Especially if waiting in line for the ferry to one of the Kvarner islands is not your cup of tea. This charming little town has almost become my second home now, at least when it comes to sunny weekends, when I want to catch some vitamin sea. So, I will be happy to share top things to do in Lovran, where to stay, best restaurants and some other useful tips that will help you to decide if this is your next vacation destination.

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