Category: Outdoor Adventures
Ideas and tips for outdoor adventures in North America, Europe, and beyond. Hiking, biking, off-roading, scuba, snorkeling, scenic drives, and more! From activities for nature lovers to adrenaline junkies.
3 of the Best Dubrovnik Beaches Right Outside Old Town
No trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia, would be complete without visiting, and taking a dip in, at least one beach. So, we have listed the best beaches in Dubrovnik right outside of the Old Town walls. You won't need to rent a car, take a bus, or hire a taxi to get to these... Read more
Mount Srd & Fort Imperial – Best View of Dubrovnik
If you have ever looked into Dubrovnik, or Croatia for that matter, I'm sure you have seen the photos of Dubrovnik Old Town from above. These photos are often taken on Mount Srd Dubrovnik, the hill where Fort Imperial sits. You can see the fort as well as a large... Read more
12 Best Things to Do in Riga, Latvia in Autumn
One of the most beloved features of a long-term European vacation is the ability to experience so many different cultures, languages, foods, and history during one trip. There are also many beautiful, unique cities that haven't been hit as hard by tourism –... Read more
4 Tips for an Amazing Santorini Sunset at Santo Winery
The cliff-side city of Oia is known to be the best place to watch the famous Santorini sunset – known around the world for its epic display. But, if you do more than two minutes of research about this place, you’ll find out that it is a madhouse at sunset. During the... Read more
9 Days in Transylvania: Romania Road Trip Highlights & Guide
Our nine-day visit to the Transylvania area (including an epic Romania Road Trip) is something that will definitely stand out in our travels. From wandering the quaint, medieval streets of Brasov and Sighisoara to driving the twisty-turny Transfagarasan Highway – and... Read more
Driving the Famed Transfagarasan Highway in Romania & Staying on Balea Lake
Often listed as one of the best roads to drive in the world, the Transfagarasan Highway in Romania is filled with scenic views, interesting stops, and even possible wildlife viewing. On our 130+-km journey, we were blessed with perfect weather, an amazing spontaneous... Read more
Salina Turda: Romania’s Underground Amusement Park in a Salt Mine
Originally our road trip through Romania was going to be focused between Brasov and Sibiu. Then I saw a photo of Salina Turda and couldn't resist the urge to see it in person. So, we decided to pick up and drop off our car in Cluj-Napoca instead, so that we could... Read more
7 Reasons Visiting Bratislava Needs to Be on Your List!
For many, like us, visiting Bratislava means a short stop on a Eurotrip en route to places like Budapest or Vienna. While you could definitely see the major highlights of the city on a one-day trip, we highly recommend taking a bit longer to really soak it all in –... Read more