I was born in the mountains of Poland, and I’ve always felt like the mountains are calling my name. That’s why I was super excited when I was finally able to organize a trip to Banff and Jasper. It had been at the top of my travel bucket list for about a year now. I’m so glad I had a chance to go with two girlfriends – and you better be sure I’ll be returning soon! We went for 4 days/three nights with the intention of hiking, relaxing and taking in the sights. If you’re planning on going here are some suggestions as well as my ideal itinerary for a getaway.

· Transportation – renting a car is a must! The closest airport is Calgary and we rented a car there.

· Lodging – Banff and Canmore are the closest cities to stay in. Banff books up pretty fast so Canmore is where we stayed (only about a 25 min drive from Banff and cheaper!). We stayed at a super cute cottage from AirBnb

· Currency – all places take credit cards and even USD. If you pay in USD, they will give you back CAD.

· Gear – Bear spray is a must (luckily we didn’t have to use it)! Hiking shoes will be your best friend. Depending on what time of the year you go – make sure to check the weather because it can get pretty chilly!

· Places to eat – We loved the Grizzly House in Banff. Both towns have tons of breweries and pubs.

What is called "The Pearl of the Adriatic" is truly a remarkable sight to see. Dubrovnik is one of the most breathtaking cities in the world. Known for its amazing seafood and beautiful, ancient architecture Dubrovnik is a sight to see. For us seeing this immense, yet welcoming city was amazing. The rooftop (cliff-top) cafes and bars are most definitely worth experiencing. It is an amazing place to go for a romantic week with your significant other, or even a nice family vacation to plan. We most definitely recommend this one!!

"Air BNB" was our best friend the entire trip in Croatia. The best way and cheapest way is to stay in hostels. All the locals are really friendly and sometime even cook you breakfast!

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Yelp was also very useful! Surprisingly it works in Croatia. Here are a few of our favorite places we ate at.

Buza Bar: http://www.dubrovnik.com/info/attractions/dubrovniks-best/223-buza-bar-or-the-qhole-in-the-wallq.html

~xoxo Vita É Belle Sisters Dominika + Ania