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Ljubljana, Slovenia

July 27, 2015 by Lauren

Ljubljana, Slovenia (pronounced loo-blee-awn-ah) is one of my favorite cities ever. I am in love with this country. It’s unbelievably clean (I didn’t encounter a single piece of trash the whole time I was there), the people are friendly, and everywhere I looked was absolute beauty.

Ljubljana is full of bridges with interesting names, such as the Cobbler’s Bridge, the Ugly Duckling, the Tripoli Bridge and the Dragon Bridge. Each one was more interesting than the last! My personal favorite was the Dragon Bridge. The dragon happens to be Slovenia’s national mascot!

Trekking Italy: Cinque Terre

July 26, 2015 by Lauren

I am convinced Cinque Terre is one of the most lovely, easy going, naturally gorgeous areas of Europe. The End.

Flaneurs: Strolling Around Europe

July 15, 2015 by Lauren

Some cities are not full of typical tourist attractions, but are gorgeous and worth visiting for other reasons. Specifically, I’ve found some cities ideal for simply walking around, seeing what there is to see, and soaking up culture. There might be one or two spots worth a visit, but primarily, it’s about enjoying just being where you are. Essentially, this is the art of flaneurs, the art of strolling. Flaneur is a French word, one which I think perfectly captures a method of delighting in travel; it emphasizes strolling around, noticing little details, and focusing on where you are and your surroundings. While strolling can be practiced anywhere, a few cities I’ve visited are especially great for embracing the art of flaneurs: Dubrovnik, Kotor, Tirana, Stavanger, Brasov, and Bratislava.

1. Dubrovnik, Croatia

The southern tip of croatia hosts this gem. Old Town, Game of Thrones castles, coastal walks, rocky beaches, and clear teal-blue-green water delight the eyes as you stroll around the city.

Postcards: Stockholm, Sweden

July 13, 2015 by Lauren

This post has been in the works for awhile now! With all the excitement of summer and my non-stop travels, I don’t want to leave out one of the incredible cities I visited this past spring: Stockholm, Sweden.