Exploring Postojna cave and Predjama castle with kids is a travel blog post which recounts my family’s visit to these wonderful tourist attractions in southwestern Slovenia. My kids were 3 and 5 years old at the time of our visit (November 2022). Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle are fascinating tourist attractions in Slovenia to explore… Read More Exploring Postojna cave and Predjama castle with kids
Pienza is a tiny, Renaissance town in the heart of the Val d’Orcia, Tuscany. I visited Pienza a long time ago but I still remember its stunning architecture and delicious Pecorino cheese made from sheep’s milk. Pope Pius II designed Pienza in the 15th century as an ideal town. To this day Pienza’s historical center… Read More Postcard from Pienza, Tuscany
Last year my husband and I visited Krakow, Poland. We spent 3,5 days wandering around Krakow and eating delicious Polish food. Everybody knows that Krakow has beautifully preserved historical Old Town and wonderful Wawel castle. However, did you know, that just a short train ride away is a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wieliczka… Read More Day trip from Krakow: UNESCO World Heritage Site Wieliczka Salt Mine
The Red Phone Box travels blog is 9 years old today! It’s hard to believe that it has been 9 years since I embarked on this incredible blogging journey. Blogging about my travels and life on The Red Phone Box travels is still my favourite pastime. I could have never imagined that I’d celebrate 9th… Read More My 9 years of travel blogging
Thursday doors: beautiful doors from Klagenfurt, Austria…showcases some beautiful doors from our recent visit to Klagenfurt in Austria. We went to Klagenfurt to see Rammstein concert. Since this wasn’t my first visit to Klagenfurt, we decided to spend a leisurely afternoon in the city center before the concert and then to visit Hochostrewitz castle the… Read More Thursday doors: beautiful doors from Klagenfurt, Austria
Nestled in the picturesque region of Carinthia, Austria, Castle Hochosterwitz stands as a symbol of medieval grandeur on a 172-metre high Dolomite rock. Dating back to the 9th century, Castle Hochosterwitz has witnessed centuries of change, serving as a bastion of defense and a residence for nobility. Today, Hochosterwitz (or Grad Ostrovica in Slovene )… Read More Exploring Castle Hochosterwitz in Austria
Thursday doors: recent doors from Croatia & Slovenia showcases recent door photographs from Croatia and Slovenia for this week’s Thursday doors photography challenge. The first three doors are from Croatia, from towns Rijeka and Opatija. The other doors are from our family trip to Slovenia in March. We enjoyed a spa weekend with kids. They… Read More Thursday doors: recent doors from Croatia & Slovenia
the Red Phone Box travels 