Bobby's 2012 Summer
Planned Dates
May 13, 2012 until it's time to stop
Countries
14
Trip Map
Trip Entries
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Transit schedule makes for tough sightseeing
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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One of the best cave systems in the world!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Skocjan, Slovenia -
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Stud farm hard to reach but worth the visit
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Lipica, Slovenia -
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Quaint, family beach town to avoid crowds
Friday, May 18, 2012
Grado, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy -
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Difficult to reach without car;one big draw
Friday, May 18, 2012
Aquileia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy -
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The jewel of the Slovenian Riviera!
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Piran, Slovenia -
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Nice main square but not much else
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Koper, Slovenia -
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Pleasant town convenient to Piran
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Izola, Slovenia -
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Incredible amphitheater in busy shipbuilding city
Monday, May 21, 2012
Pula, Istria, Croatia -
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Pretty town but a long way from everywhere
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Baska, Croatia -
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Surprisingly nice old town ignored by Rick Steves
Friday, May 25, 2012
Krk, Primorsko-Goranska, Croatia -
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Closest beach town to mainland is thriving
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Njivice, Kvarner Bay Islands, Croatia -
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I should have stayed in this charming town
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Malinska, Kvarner Bay Islands, Croatia -
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Nightmare of a travel day!
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Valbiska, Primorsko-Goranska, Croatia -
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Fantastic old town like mini Dubrovnik
Monday, May 28, 2012
Rab, Primorsko-Goranska, Croatia -
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Poor beaches,no history & out of control partiers
Sunday, June 03, 2012
Novalja, Island of Pag, Croatia -
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Should definitely be on your bucket list!
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Bol, Croatia -
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Don't linger here - get to Bol!
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Supetar, Brac, Croatia -
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Ferry layover coincided with Gay Pride rally
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Split, Croatia -
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Picturesque but small home of Marco Polo
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Korcula Town, Korcula, Croatia -
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Making the most out of an overcast Sunday
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Vela Luka, Korcula, Croatia -
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Excellent day-trip for outdoor enthusiasts
Monday, June 11, 2012
Mljet National Park, Croatia -
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Nice views but absolutely nothing to do on island
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Badija, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska, Croatia -
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Natural beauty makes it an all-time favorite
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Lokrum Island, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska, Croatia -
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Pearl of the Adriatic astounds and captivates
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Dubrovnik, Croatia -
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Storied bridge tries to revive war-damaged town
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina -
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Memorable visit to ugly city with nothing to see
Monday, June 18, 2012
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina -
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Tesla, Novak & Tito make city worth a visit
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Belgrade, Serbia -
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Friendly people, nice hotel, a few sights & cheap!
Friday, June 22, 2012
Nis, Serbia -
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With cleaning & better transportation maybe a gem
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Skopje, Macedonia -
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No major sights but thoroughly enjoyable city
Monday, June 25, 2012
Thessaloniki, Macedonia Region, Greece -
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Don't just hop on the ferry;spend a day here!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Kavála, Macedonia Region, Greece -
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Foreign tourists are missing out on great beaches
Friday, June 29, 2012
Thassos Town, Northeast Aegean Islands, Greece -
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Ideal 2km long, sandy beach was terrific!
Sunday, July 01, 2012
Golden Beach, Northeast Aegean Islands, Greece -
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City working to catch-up with European capitals
Monday, July 02, 2012
Sofia, Bulgaria -
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Rila Monastery is central to Bulgarian heritage
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Rila, Sofia Region, Bulgaria -
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Liked charming Plovdiv much more than bigger Sofia
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria -
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Overcrowded, overdeveloped & nasty sea spoil town
Friday, July 06, 2012
Sozopol, Burgas, Bulgaria -
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Myrtle Beach, Moscow, Padre & Cancun combined
Monday, July 09, 2012
Sunny Beach, Burgas, Bulgaria -
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Historic Nessebar is Bulgaria at its best
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Nessebar, Burgas, Bulgaria -
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Scruffy village between Golden Sands & Sunny Day
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Kranevo, Dobrich, Bulgaria -
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Albena is perfect family beach resort in Bulgaria
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Albena, Dobrich, Bulgaria -
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Well-preserved Bulgarian cave monastery
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Aladzha Monastery, Varna, Bulgaria -
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Few tourist sights, gateway to Black Sea resorts
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Varna, Varna, Bulgaria -
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Amazing palace & garden are national treasures!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Balchik, Dobrich, Bulgaria -
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Nice, upscale beach resort but not real Bulgaria
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Golden Sands, Varna, Bulgaria -
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Popular beach among Romanian youth underwhelms
Friday, July 20, 2012
Costinesti, Romania -
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Beautiful beach is best on the Black Sea
Monday, July 23, 2012
Mamaia, Romania -
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Huge port city is gateway to resort of Mamaia
Monday, July 23, 2012
Constanta, Romania -
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Fantastic city biggest surprise on trip so far
Friday, July 27, 2012
Bucharest, Romania -
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Enlightening National Village Museum
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Bucharest, Romania -
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Special visit w/Ioana's college pal & his family
Monday, July 30, 2012
Câmpu lui Neag, Romania -
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Serene hike near Retezet National Park
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Hike with Mike and Gary in Romania, Romania -
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Magnificent road through the Carpathians
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Transalpina Scenic Road, Gorj, Romania -
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Magnificent city with fantastic plazas!
Friday, August 03, 2012
Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania -
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Outstanding example of a Romanian fortified church
Friday, August 03, 2012
Valea Viilor, Sibiu, Romania -
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Loved the beautifully restored town of Sighisoara!
Friday, August 03, 2012
Sighisoara, Transylvania, Romania -
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Fantastic city in a gorgeous region of Romania
Saturday, August 04, 2012
Brasov, Transylvania, Romania -
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Midway between Bran & Brasov, imposing citadel
Sunday, August 05, 2012
Rasnov, Romania -
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Tourists inundated castle where Vlad never lived
Sunday, August 05, 2012
Bran, Transylvania, Romania -
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Brought Ioana back to site of fond college times
Monday, August 06, 2012
Piatra Craiului, Braşov, Romania -
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Romanian countryside known for churches & artisans
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Radauti, Romania -
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Painted monasteries of Bucovina phenomenal
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Moldoviţa, Suceava, Romania -
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Restoration of Sucevita Monastery was perfect
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Sucevita, Romania -
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Spectacular region that few tourists get to see
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Southern Bucovina, Romania -
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Absolutely stunning frescoes at Voronet Monastery
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Voroneţ, Romania -
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Lively town was perfect base to visit monasteries
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Gura Humorului, Suceava, Romania -
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Saw huge salt mine for change of scenery
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Cacica, Romania -
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Most unexpected sight I saw in all of Romania
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Botosani, Romania -
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Disappointing city with very little to see
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Timisoara, Transylvania, Romania -
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One of my all-time favorite cities, again!
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Budapest, Hungary -
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So much to love about this magnificent city!!!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Vienna, Vienna, Austria -
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Great architecture abounds throughout Vienna
Friday, August 17, 2012
Vienna Architecture, Vienna, Austria -
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Incredibly huge cemetery home to famous Austrians
Friday, August 17, 2012
Vienna Zentralfriedhof, Vienna, Austria -
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One of the world's finest Baroque palaces
Friday, August 17, 2012
Vienna Belvedere, Vienna, Austria -
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I think Palace complex even better than Versailles
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Vienna Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria -
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Sensational gardens - 1 more reason to see Vienna
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Vienna Schloss Schonbrunn Gardens, Vienna, Austria -
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First zoo in the world was tons of fun!
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Vienna Tiergarten, Vienna, Austria -
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Compact Graz interesting & fun to explore
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Graz, Styria, Austria -
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Wealth of styles blends harmoniously in Graz
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Graz Architecture, Styria, Austria -
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Sizzling Salzburg enjoyable even without music
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Salzburg, Austrian Alps, Austria -
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Whimsical palace was unique & lots of fun
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Salzburg Schloss Hellbrunn, Austrian Alps, Austria -
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Almost 1000 yr old castle reigns over Salzburg
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Salzburg Festung Hohensalzburg, Austrian Alps, Austria -
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Nice side trip between Vienna & Alps
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Linz, Upper Austria, Austria -
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Unique place that's ideal for small children
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Pöstlingberg, Upper Austria, Austria -
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Interactive science museum of the future rocks!
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Ars Electronica Center, Linz Austria, International -
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Charming town ideal base for seeing Wachau Valley
Friday, August 24, 2012
Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria, Austria -
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Small town home of fabulous Melk Abbey
Friday, August 24, 2012
Melk, Lower Austria, Austria -
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Maybe the most beautiful place I've ever been
Friday, August 24, 2012
Melk Abbey, Lower Austria, Austria -
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Incredible history & beauty mark Wachau Valley
Friday, August 24, 2012
Wachau Valley, Lower Austria, Austria -
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Architecture fans will enjoy historic stroll here
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Krems, Architecture Tour, Lower Austria, Austria -
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Another great tour for architecture buffs
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Stein an der Donau, Architecture Tour, Lower Austria, Austria -
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City has few sights;transit hub for pretty region
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Ceske Budejovice, Bohemia, Czech Republic -
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Very worthwhile detour from Ceske Budejovice
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Hluboka Castle, Bohemia, Czech Republic -
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Gorgeous city lived up to my lofty expectations
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Cesky Krumlov, Bohemia, Czech Republic -
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Stupendous castle impresses in many ways
Monday, August 27, 2012
Cesky Krumlov Castle, Bohemia, Czech Republic -
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After Paris & Barcelona,my favorite European city
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Vienna, Vienna, Austria -
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Brussels-very diverse city in many different ways
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Brussels, Belgium -
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Fitting finale to long summer in Europe
Saturday, September 01, 2012
Mini-Europe, Brussels, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
