by Alex Schmidt | Dec 16, 2021 | Gift guides
May of us have a case of wanderlust now more than ever. The future of travel is still uncertain, which can make it harder to navigate our 2022 travel plans. While we can’t predict exactly what travel will look like in the new year, we CAN scratch our travel itch...
by Alex Schmidt | Oct 29, 2020 | Gift guides, Responsible travel resources
This holiday season will likely look a lot different for most of us due to the on-going pandemic. Many of us may not be able to carry out the same festivities or see some of our loved ones this year. However, thoughtful gift-giving can be a way to connect...
by Alex Schmidt | Oct 9, 2020 | Turkey, Winter tips
Pizza and pasta are to Italy as Cevapi and Burek are to the Balkans. The Balkans are both a region and cultural identity that extends across the Balkan peninsula in Southeastern Europe. From the Adriatic Sea in the West to the Carpathian Mountains in the North, the...
by Alex Schmidt | Sep 24, 2020 | Winter tips, Zagreb
While you may think Croatia is only a summer destination, the inland capital of Zagreb is one of the most underrated winter destinations in Europe. The annual Advent Zagreb draws thousands of Croatians from around the country, as it is the largest Croatia Christmas...
by Alex Schmidt | Sep 22, 2020 | Winter tips
Ice skating with the city skyline in the background. Drinking hot wine and browsing trinkets at Christmas markets. Aweing at light displays and massive Christmas trees. This is the magic of Christmastime in the city captured in every cliche Christmas movie to date!...
by Alex Schmidt | Aug 25, 2020 | DULUTH
There are four places in the world that I consider “home”, and Duluth is one of them. From long walks along the beach on Park Point, to hiking through waterfalls and eating your way around the city, there are so many things to do in Duluth, MN. However, Duluth’s...
by Alex Schmidt | Aug 20, 2020 | Split
Split boasts some of the best food you’ll find in Croatia. Being the second biggest city in the country, and the largest city in Dalmatia, restaurants in Split offer a variety of cuisine. You’ll find authentic Dalmatian cuisine like black risotto, octopus,...
by Alex Schmidt | Aug 14, 2020 | Dubrovnik
For a fairly small town, Dubrovnik, Croatia sure does have an abundance of beaches. Even though the Old Town gets packed with tourists in the summer months, there are surely enough Dubrovnik beaches to go around for everyone. The secret to finding the best beaches in...
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 24, 2020 | Croatia, Dalmatia, Split
As an American with a Croatian travel blog, I’ve visited Split a handful of times over the last five years of living here, and each time I uncover something new about the city. As the largest city in Dalmatia, there are a ton of things to do in Split, Croatia....
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 15, 2020 | Dubrovnik
I was recently filming as a local host for Americans Airlines Dubrovnik episode of “One Day Two Ways” when it actually hit me. Even though I’ve been living in Dubrovnik as an expat for about 4 years, even though I’ve traveled all over the region and thought I explored...
