How to Get to Cinque Terre & Other Useful Info
In this post we’ll cover not only how to get to Cinque Terre, but also a plethora of other information that will help you plan your visit to 5 of…
Category: Small Town Adventures
Leavenworth Events and Activities: Bavarian Fun in Washington
Break out the dirndls and lederhosen and put away your passport (if you’re from the U.S., that is)… there’s a little slice of Bavaria right here in the U.S. of A!…
The Mystical, Magical, Medieval Town of Sintra
Less than an hour’s train ride from the heart of Lisbon is the uniquely enchanting town of Sintra. Not only will you be enthralled by its captivating architecture, you’ll also…
Obidos Portugal – A Guide to Portugal’s Most Charming Walled City
An hour away from the hustle and bustle of Portugal’s capital city lies the medieval village of Obidos. With direct bus service from the Campo Grande bus station in Lisbon…
Piran Slovenia: A Colorful Little Town Along the Slovenia Coast
Slovenia isn’t typically a country most people think of when they think of beautiful Mediterranean coastline and beaches. While visiting the capital city of Ljubljana, we realized the Slovene Riviera…
Brda: The Tuscany of Slovenia
Brda, the land of hills, is nestled midway between the Alps and the Adriatic. It has been given the nickname the ‘Tuscany of Slovenia’ for its countless vineyards, rolling hills,…
Radovljica: A Sunny Medieval Village in Slovenia
It’s no secret… we LOVE small towns! So, when we read about the small town of Radovljica, located just a short drive from Lake Bled, we made sure to check…
Mondsee Austria – A Delightful Lakeside Town
Lake Mondsee is one of 76 lakes within the beautiful Salzkammergut region of Austria. Its crystal clear turquoise water surrounded by magnificent karst peaks sets a picturesque scene. The nearby…
Bad Goisern: A Peaceful Austrian Town
Before booking a 3-day hiking holiday through the Salzkammergut region in Austria, we had never even heard of the small town where we would be starting our adventure. Bad Goisern…
Cesky Krumlov: A Fairytale Medieval Czech Village
Cesky Krumlov is a charming small town located in the Czech Republic about 2.5 hours from the capital city of Prague. We arrived via private transportation with Czech Shuttle (you…
Karlovy Vary: A Colorful Czech Spa Town
From the moment we first saw a picture of Karlovy Vary, we knew we had to make it a stop on our summer trip through the Czech Republic. Since we…
Riomaggiore: A Classic Village in Cinque Terre
Riomaggiore is the southern-most village in Cinque Terre, located on the western coast of Italy in the beautiful Italian Riviera. Trains run between the 5 villages and beyond. Travelers can…
Manarola: An Iconic Cinque Terre Village
Though the sky was slightly overcast the day we visited the small village of Manarola, the colorful buildings were vibrant as ever! Following Corniglia, Manarola is Cinque Terre‘s 2nd smallest…
Corniglia: Cinque Terre’s Smallest Village
Given that we LOVE small towns, it should come as no surprise that we chose to base ourselves in the smallest of villages during our visit to the Cinque Terre…
Vernazza: A Colorful Harbor Town in Cinque Terre
Vernazza is considered by many as the most picturesque of the five villages that make up Cinque Terre, along the western coast of Italy. Though the competition is steep for…
Monterosso al Mare: The Beachiest Town in Cinque Terre
Monterosso al Mare is the northernmost village in Cinque Terre along the western coast of Italy. It’s the largest of the 5 villages and the only one with resorts and…
Adare: An Adorable Irish World Heritage Town
The friendly village of Adare is located in County Limerick, Ireland. This designated Heritage Town is an architectural wealth of scenic beauty. Before visiting the world-famous thatched cottages, we swung…
Ennis: A Friendly Irish Town
Located just 15 miles (24 km) from the Shannon airport in Ireland is Ennis, the capital city of County Clare. Known ’round the world as the home of traditional Irish…
Oughterard: A Quaint Village & Home to Aughnanure Castle
Oughterard is a peaceful retreat just 30 minutes away from the bustling small town of Galway. This quaint and traditional Irish village is home to Aughnanure Castle and serves as a…
Bloggers’ Favorite Small Towns
If you haven’t gathered by now, we are slightly obsessed with small towns! The smaller, the better! Though big cities have their charm, we often explore the city for a…
