Top things to do in Tržič, Slovenia

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There is a saying in Slovenia that goes something like: “Nothing that comes from Tržič is good, not even the wind”. Well, there is always some truth in local jokes, can’t argue with that. Tržič is probably the last place that comes to your mind if you want to visit Slovenia. And I can’t blame you – the town itself is nothing special. However, if you want to visit Gorenjska region, Tržič just might be the place to settle down for a couple of days. After all, it is less than 30 minutes’ drive from Ljubljana airport, hence a good starting point to visit Bled, Bohinj, Kranjska Gora and Triglav National park. Whether you want to explore its surroundings, or you’re just passing by, check out the top things to do in Tržič municipality. You just might want to stay a day longer.

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Top things to do in Lovran, Croatia

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If you want to visit Croatian coast but don’t want to drive too far south, spending a week or two in Kvarner bay is also a good option. In this post I will focus on Lovran, a small town in Opatija Riviera, which has just as much to offer as any other town in Croatian coastline. Especially if waiting in line for the ferry to one of the Kvarner islands is not your cup of tea. This charming little town has almost become my second home now, at least when it comes to sunny weekends, when I want to catch some vitamin sea. So, I will be happy to share top things to do in Lovran, where to stay, best restaurants and some other useful tips that will help you to decide if this is your next vacation destination.

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Amazing Cape Town

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Veni, vidi, amavi. I came, I saw and I loved it. After spending 5 days in Cape Town this February, two things are certain. First, Cape Town is the most beautiful city in the world. And second, I am determined to come back very soon. If you want to know why I fell in love with the “Mother City”, when is the best time to visit Cape Town, is it safe and what are the best things to do there, you came to the right place. I’ll try to keep things short and simple, which should be more than enough to get you an idea about the city and start planning your trip to Cape Town.  

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How to avoid jet lag?

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If you are a frequent traveller you have probably heard of jet lag. Most of the people who travel across the globe have problems with adapting to different time zones. Siting on that uncomfortable aircraft chair for 10 hours or more is exhausting enough. On top of that you are usually stuck in airports with short or long layovers. As if that wasn’t enough, in the end you land into a huge time difference, so there is a good chance you’ll reach your final destination exhausted and drained. How can you fall asleep normally after a long flight? How to deal with jet lag that follows the next day? Or better yet, how to avoid jet lag? Let’s see if my tips can help you!

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Sprehod v naravi ali ostani doma? Oboje in po pameti.

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Zadnje dni se ogromno govori o tem, kako naj bi se horde ljudi zgrinjale v turistične kraje (kljub temu, da fotografije in spletne kamere tega ravno ne potrjujejo), čemur sledijo pozivi županov in pristojnih organov, naj ljudje ostanejo doma. Marsikdo v svoji lastni zagrenjenosti to izkorišča za javno gonjo proti sprehajalcem, pa naj bodo to samske osebe, družine, pari ali lastniki psov. Ostali, ki ste ob poplavi različnih informacij upravičeno zmedeni, pa se verjetno sprašujete: ali moram res ostati doma, ali grem lahko v naravo, ali grem lahko na sprehod s prijateljem?

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Kako preprečiti jet lag

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Tisti, ki veliko potujete, ste se gotovo že srečali s tako imenovanim jet lagom oziroma izčrpanostjo zaradi časovne razlike. Dolga čezoceanska potovanja so že sama po sebi precej utrujajoča, saj moramo včasih tudi po 10 ur in več sedeti na letalu, kjer sedeži niso ravno najbolj udobni. Slovenci moramo zaradi slabih povezav tudi večkrat prestopati, da pridemo do končne destinacije, kar pomeni še nekaj dodatnih ur »prekladanja« po letališčih. Za piko na i nas na cilju pričakata še časovna razlika in stres v pričakovanju novih dogodivščin (ali poslovnih sestankov). Kako naj se človek ob vsem tem ne utrudi in mirno zaspi? V nadaljevanju vam bom prestavila nekaj preprostih nasvetov, kako preprečiti jet lag oziroma kako omiliti posledice časovne razlike zaradi potovanj.

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Weekend in Miami

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Miami is one of those cities that is probably on everyone’s bucket list. With its warm sunny days, wide sandy beach, hundreds of clubs and cozy southern vibes, Miami is ideal for a winter escape when the weather in northern hemisphere is cold and dull. It is also a very frequent stopover for international flights or the starting point of Caribbean islands cruises. If you are one of those travelers who can’t stand still or if you only have a couple of days to spend, long weekend in Miami is a very good idea. In this post I will share some tips how to visit the city, where to stay, how much it all costs and 5 things to do in Miami.

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