Croatia Roadtrip
We left Germany for a roadtrip through Croatia and we want to see the wonderful nature, breathtaking waterfalls and beautiful and lonely beaches in Croatia.
Day 1: Graz, VaRazdin and zagreb
We stoped on our way in Graz, the second largest city in Austria. The old center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We enjoyed a few minutes in the nice park.
We drove through Slovenia and our next stop was Varazdin in Croatia. We explored the town and had dinner at a nice restaurant, called Dominico.
After 1,5 hours driving we arrived in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. We had a small room close to the center.
Day 2:
We left Zagreb in the morning and our next stop was Karlovac. We saw a sport fishing competition at the river and we met the Croatian national team coach. We enjoyed the Vrbanicev Park and walked around the Lake Korana.
Best of Croatia - Our Road Trip
Saturday morning we started our Road Trip to Croatia in order to see the BEST OF CROATIA. So we knocked out a whopping 650 km before we made our first stop in Graz, the second largest city in Austria. Graz is absolutely beautiful and it doesn’t surprise me that the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arriving to the city we ordered a couple of Döner kebabs and enjoyed a little picnic in park before it was time to get back on the road.
We drove straight through Slovenia and our next stop was Varazdin in Croatia. Upon entering the city we didn’t expect to see very much because Varazdin is a very small city but we couldn’t have been more wrong. During our exploration of the town we stumbled upon the city center and had dinner at a nice restaurant, called Restoran Dominico. The food there was so good and the portions are huge.
After dinner we continued on to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. We arrived in Zagreb at 11:30pm and booked a small room with Roo Rooms which was close to the center. After a long day on the road to see the best of Croatia it was nice to finally relax.
Check out all the other blog posts about Croatia here: Croatia
Prague
Prague’s history, architecture, and delicious food make it a great destination for any traveler. I was having a great time just eating street food and exploring the streets of Prague. The main square is beautiful but you can find some pretty cool surprises in the cuts and an on the outskirts of the city.
Sightseeing in Prague
- Lennon Wall: this is by far my favorite place in Prague. The whole wall covered with contributions from passing travelers. You can read inspirational messages and pieces of art left by people from all over the world.
- Charles Bridge: The Charles Bridge is a must see. In fact, it’s hard to avoid seeing because it practically slices the city of Prague in half. The original construction of the bridge spanned over 3 centuries with its completion in the early 15th century. The Charles Bridge is one of the most beautiful sites in Prague so don’t miss the photo op. It will likely be one that you remember for the rest
Special Food in Prague
- Goulash: Mlejnice, in my opinion, serves the best Goulash Soupe in Prague. I know it’s a bold statement but this place is that good. The Mlejnice is tucked in to a tight alleyway south of the Prague Astronomical Clock. The restaurant is a little crammed but if you cant a place to sit don’t worry, the Mlejinice has two locations and the staff will be happy to direct you to the other spot.
- Pilsner Beer: there is nothing better than a cold refreshing pilsner beer on a hot day. If you are traveling around Prague in the summer its certain that you will need to rehydrate from all the walking around. This is a perfect opportunity to stop at one the cities’ many classic pubs. The beers are cheap and they go down smooth. Have your own Prague pub crawl at 12pm its all good.
Accommodation in Prague
Old Town Square Apartments: there are plenty of options for you as far as hotels in in Prague but I stayed at the Old Town Square Apartments. It’s not the cheapest option but if you are traveling with 2 or more people the the Old Town Square Apartments offers you a large apartment fully equipped with a kitchen and even a jacuzzi tub.
Paris
Paris is a beautiful city, especially in spring and summer months.
Sightseeing in Paris
- The Eiffel Tower
This is the most famous attraction in Paris and the perfect viewing platform. In 276 meters every visitor has a fantastic view over the whole city. My tip: Go at sunset!
- Musée du Louvre
Home to the Mona Lisa. The huge museum with the beautiful glass pyramid is located between the River Seine and Rue Rivoli.
- Basilica of the Sacré Cœur on the Montmartre
The white Roman Catholic pilgrimage church on the highest mountain in Paris, Montmartre is beautiful. Here you will have a great view over Paris. Also, take some time to walk a bit through the neighborhood and check out the small bars, cafes and restaurants.
- Champs Elysées
A true shopping paradise 😉 Here you can find all the well-known luxury brands.
- Notre Dame
The Notre Dame Cathedral is located on the Seine island in the center of Paris and is around 900 years old. Entrance to the church is free but entry into the towers of Notre Dame is 8€ for adults.
- Palace of Versailles
The magnificent Château de Versailles castle was the residence of the French monarch Louis XIV to Louis XVI. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful works of French art. The royal private rooms and especially the Hall of Mirrors are impressive.
My favorite part is the vast park of the castle. It is very well maintained and beautifully landscaped and invites you to relax in a royal atmosphere.
It certainly makes sense to buy the tickets in advance. We arrived early in the morning, but were determined 1.5 to 2 hours in the yard in to ever come clean.
Delicious Food
- Baguette and croissants
- Coq au vin (chicken with bacon, onions in a redwine-gravy)
- Snack: croque monsieur-(toast with ham and cheese)
- Anyone who dares may like to try frog legs
Transportation
- Metro
- Walking
Cairo
A stop of my AIDA cruise was Port Said, about 200 km from Cairo.
Pyramids of Gizeh
We wanted to see the pyramids of Gizeh and took the distance in purchasing. Unfortunately, that day was a national holiday in Cairo or Egypt and the traffic was really crazy. Everywhere honking cars and exhaust fumes.
The pyramids were constructed between 2620-2500 v. Chr.
Cheops pyramid: this is the biggest and the most famous pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu. Height: 146 m, still 138 m
Khafre’s Pyramid: middle pyramid, which is a bit smaller.
Menkaure pyramid: small pyramid which 65m and thus less than half that was as the other two.
Grave of Chentkaus, the so-called fourth pyramid.
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