On Wonders of Slovenia, a city settled during the Stone Age, holds the countries oldest traditions, and liquid library, including former Yugoslavian President Tito’s priceless favorite. Ashley takes a journey through the Middle Ages, its castles and way of life.
The capital city of Slovenia is the heart of the country and one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Just a 45-minute drive north lies one of the most beautiful places in the world, Lake Bled, Ashley rows to the monastery to ring the bell and make a wish.
The soil of western Slovenia is rocky, so rocky that it is recognized as the karst region. Ashley explores the two most famous in the Eastern Europe, the goes to explore the rich minerals of the salt fields, flies over the Adriatic and sails along Slovenia’s coastline through Piran and Koper.
The capital city of Zagreb is bustling and is home to one million inhabitants. . In nearby Kostanjica it’s chesnut season and she’ll collect them, roast them and enjoy them with the locals while learning the traditional dance of the region, costume and all!
The capital city of Zagreb is bustling and is home to one million inhabitants. . In nearby Kostanjica it’s chesnut season and she’ll collect them, roast them and enjoy them with the locals while learning the traditional dance of the region, costume and all!
Life moves at a different pace along this cultural center of Dalmatia. The most prized islands are off the coast of Split and Ashley finds the oldest and last grappa distillery on the island of Hvar- using an ancient recipe.
#Overcoming a turbulent past, this is where tourism and the Croatian language were written. Full of islands, coastal areas and mountaintops, this rich landscape was settled by the wealthy.
It’s time for donkey races, and some of the most prized National Parks in Croatia, which Ashley will explore by boat! Damatia’s northern coast is deeply rooted with a history built upon this ancient coastal town.
Undoubtedly this region’s architecture comprised of several periods is some of the finest in Europe. Yacht lover’s can’t resist and Ashley finds the hidden secrets in the surrounding area- from water polo games in the sea to horse back rides on the cliffs.
Continental Croatia’s abundance of land plays a key role for the country and Ashley experiences this while off roading through the plethora of vineyards and open space. Take a ride with Ashley as she gets up close and personal with the Lipizzaner horse breed that originated in Croatia.
One of three Baltic states, Latvia’s rich forest holds the magic of Gauja National Park where Ashley rafts, canoes, treks, rides and bungees through the largest National Park in the country. She finds the thrill of nature, tastes the brews and uncovers the history of surrounding castles.
Ashley falls in love with the charm of Latvia’s capital city, Riga. The Soviet times left an abandoned history in Karosta and Ashley experiences the times as a prisoner, and escapes to the sea like many.
From early morning cheese making to yodeling through the Alps, Ashley goes back to her Swiss roots in the mountains. The sweetness and secret recipe to their most prestigious chocolate is revealed.