Driving the Adriatic Coast: from Venice to Sveti Stefan

A cruise might be the popular way to see the Adriatic coast, but we’re on a road trip from Venice to Montenegro – a 1500km route that takes us to Ljubljana and Lake Bled, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Kotor and Sveti Stefan.

5 things to do in Ljubljana

Slovenia’s capital stands elegantly on the banks of the Ljubljana River, with Baroque buildings lining the cobbled streets and weeping willows competing for space with café umbrellas. A generous smattering of dragon statues, countless picturesque bridges and a 15th century castle, sitting high above the town, complete the fairytale picture.

Genteel delights of the Swiss Riviera

There’s more to Switzerland than bankers, cuckoo clocks and pocket knives. Over the centuries Switzerland’s Lake Geneva has attracted English aristocrats on their Grand Tour of Europe, inspiration-hungry writers, international jet setters and the occasional cashed-up despot. The perfect aesthetic alliance of mountains and water has provided visitors with a spectacular summer retreat. And theContinue reading “Genteel delights of the Swiss Riviera”