Scenic Slovenia- part 1


Piran, Slovenia
Piran, Slovenia

Slovenia is but a dream now, we just arrived home and my plan to keep blogging in the moment didn’t work out as we had no Internet and were on the move everyday.  It was actually a blessing in disquise as it allowed me to be more in the moment and savor everyday than looking through the lens of a blogger.  The country is incredible, hospitality to the max, clean, green and beautiful and if you get a chance you should go.  Here is how our time in Slovenia unfolded;

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The Schengen Visa and how long you can travel visa free in Europe

Mykonos, Greece
The windmills at Mykonos, Greece

How Long can you travel in Europe or the Schengen zone visa Free?

What is a Schengen Visa?  Many people have asked after hearing about our application to remain in Italy for a period beyond the allowed 90 day stay.  Most had never heard of Schengen before and commented ‘how would they know’, ‘maybe you are being too diligent at following the rules’, ‘I never heard of that before’ and asked ‘what could happen if you stayed longer’?  Well, big brother knows all and you don’t want to mess around, here’s why;

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