by Nichole | Last updated Mar 14, 2026 | Croatia, Best Hiking Europe
Plitvice Lakes Entrance 1 vs Entrance 2: Which One Should You Choose? When my husband and I started researching Plitvice Lakes National Park while planning our 9-day Croatia and Slovenia itinerary, we quickly realized there are two main entrances: Entrance 1 Entrance...
by Nichole | Last updated Mar 15, 2026 | Croatia, Best Hiking Europe
Plitvice Lakes Route C: Best Route in the Park (Step-by-Step Guide) If you only have one day at Plitvice Lakes National Park, I really think Route C is the best route to choose. My husband and I did it ourselves, and it gave us exactly what we wanted. We were able to...
by Nichole | Last updated Nov 9, 2025 | Madeira, Best Hiking Europe
Coastal Walk to Camara de Lobos: A Firsthand Guide My husband and I are all about a good seaside walk. Give us ocean views, a salty breeze in our hair, and a little cobblestone path, and we’re instantly relaxed. During our stay in Madeira, everyone kept mentioning the...
by Nichole | Last updated Mar 28, 2025 | Portugal, Best Hiking Europe
Seven Hanging Valleys Trail: A Super Planner’s How-to Hiking Guide Portugal’s Algarve coast is nothing short of spectacular. And if you want to experience it in the absolute best way, hiking the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail is hard to beat. My husband and I...
by Nichole | Last updated Jul 17, 2025 | Slovenia, Best Hiking Europe
Ojstrica Hike: Map + Complete Guide to Lake Bled’s Most Scenic Viewpoint Lake Bled in Slovenia truly took our breath away, and one of the most memorable moments of our trip was hiking to an incredible viewpoint overlooking the lake. During our 9-day adventure through...
by Nichole | Last updated Mar 28, 2025 | Portugal, Best Hiking Europe
Paiva Walkways Hike: 9-Step Hiking Guide We’re big day hikers. For us, there’s nothing quite as therapeutic as hitting the trail, unplugging, and reconnecting with nature. When my husband and I started meticulously planning our Portugal trip—we knew we had to build in...
