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You can easily reach Moreton Island from Brisbane with a ferry, and many local companies offer round-trip transfers and tours to this beautiful island.
Natural Beauty
Moreton Island is a part of a larger national park, and it will win you over with its natural beauty. It’s home to some of Australia’s most beautiful white sandy beaches, some of which can be found inside the scenic Tangalooma Island Resort.
Shipwrecks
Moreton Island is also a popular snorkeling destination thanks to several shipwrecks that can be found on its shores.
Water Sports
Snorkeling isn’t the only water sport that you can enjoy during your visit to Moreton Island. You can also go swimming and surfing, book a kayak or a stand-up paddleboard session, or enjoy one of many land activities, such as tennis or beach volleyball.
Fun Activities
Speaking of fun activities, Moreton Island is also a popular destination for four-wheel driving and camping, and you can also go whale and dolphin watching during your visit.
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One of the most popular spa towns in Europe, Karlovy Vary will win you over with its thermal springs, but you’ll also be impressed by its charming old town.
(@mmmh_linda)Kutna Hora
Kutna Hora is a must-see destination for travelers exploring the Czech Republic’s gothic past. Sedlec Ossuary, a Gothic chapel adorned with skeletons, is its most popular attraction, along with the historic St. Barbara’s Church.
Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov is another charming small town worth exploring if you’re a huge architecture lover, thanks to its impressive mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles.
Bohemian Switzerland
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Prague and enjoy some nature, consider taking a scenic ride to the Saxon Mountains and Bohemian Switzerland National Park with one of the local tour companies.
Dresden
Another day trip destination that takes you to a brand-new country, Dresden is the capital of Saxony, best known for its rich culture, baroque architecture, and vibrant history.
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]]>Stone Henge
Famous around the world for its striking Neolithic stone monuments, Stone Henge is a very special site that deserves a day trip in its own right. To maximize the impact of the stones, try and arrive early in the morning or towards sunset on a warm summer’s day.
Bath
The city of Bath is packed full of beautiful architecture and significant historical sites. Check out the Regency-era streets which were once walked on by Jane Austen and don’t miss the Roman baths which lie beneath the modern city streets.
Durdle Door
This famous natural stone arch is found on the coast of Dorset and is well worth a visit. It’s possible to hire kayaks to get up close and personal with Durdle Door, or you can admire its natural beauty from the shore.
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]]>Car Ride
Car rides are a great option if you have someone to share expenses with. If you’re doing it on your own, the price of gas that you’re going to spend might be too high, so you should consider either having your friends and family join you or using ride-sharing apps to split the costs.
Tour Transportation
Car rides are a great option for local trips, but you’ll need to spend some extra cash on a rent a car agency if you want to travel abroad. If you’re not willing to do this, check out if there are any tours to your destination, and book one of them if the price tag is lower.
Public Transportation
Public transportation is not a great option for group trips, but it can save you some money if you’re traveling solo. Compare prices of train and bus tickets to the amount of money that you would spend on gas, and figure out which option is more affordable.
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]]>Tour or No Tour?
Day-trip tours are pretty popular with tourists, but they usually cost much more than planning the same kind of trip on your own. If you’re extremely short on time, they can be a good investment, but you should probably skip them if you have enough time to plan your own day trip.
Cheap Ride
Transportation will be the biggest expense of your day trips, and you should try to keep it as cheap as possible. If you’re day-tripping in your home country, make plans with your friends or family to share the expenses. Things can get a little bit tricky in a foreign country, and you’ll have to choose between ride-sharing apps, cheap public transportation, and planning the trip with other travelers or locals you met along the way.
Planning Ahead
Planning your day trip ahead won’t only give you enough time to explore the new place to the fullest—it can also help you save some money. Check local museums, cafés, restaurants, and other attractions, and opt for the ones that fit your budget.
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]]>Cesis
Located about an hour and a half from Riga, Cesis is worth the visit because it’s home to one of Latvia’s best-preserved medieval castles, which has been around for 800 years.
Sigulda
After exploring the magical stone castle in Cesis, consider making a stop in Sigulda on your way back. This city is one of Latvia’s top spots for castle lovers—it happens to be home to several buildings of this kind, including Turaida Castle, Sigulda Castle, and the ruins of Krimulda Castle.
Rundale
Built as a summer residence for the Dukes of Courland, one of the most significant rulers of the Baltic region, this restored 18th-century baroque castle will win you over with its lush gardens and a museum that allows you to explore its history.
Jelgava
Just like Rundale, Jelgava Palace served as a residence of the Dukes of Courland, and it happens to be the largest Baroque-style palace that you can find in the Baltic region.
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]]>Plitvice Lakes + Rastoke
Located just two hours away from Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes is one of Croatia’s biggest natural wonders and you shouldn’t miss them for the world while in this country. You should also consider checking out the nearby Rastoke village, often referred to as “the small lakes of Plitvice”.
Varazdin + Trakoscan Castle
Varazdin is one of Croatia’s most popular baroque cities, and it’s a heaven on Earth for architecture lovers. On your way back to Zagreb, you should also make sure to check out the nearby Trakoscan Castle, dating all the way back to the late 13th century.
Ljubljana + Bled Lake
If you want to get out of Croatia altogether and check out another European capital near Zagreb, you’ll be happy to learn that Ljubljana is located in its close proximity. If you carefully plan your trip, you’ll explore the streets of the Slovenian capital pretty quickly and have just enough time to visit the nearby Bled Lake.
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]]>Phillip Island
Nature lovers visiting Melbourne shouldn’t head back home before checking out Phillip Island. Located approximately 140 km southeast of Melbourne, this island is best known for being home to a colony of little penguins, and it’s truly a delight to see their sunset parade.
Yarra Valley
Popular with locals and tourists alike, Yarra Valley is a must-see destination for all the wine lovers visiting Melbourne. If you’re not in the mood to explore its thriving wine scene, you can still enjoy hot air balloon rides and the beautiful nature of this region.
Great Ocean Road
A ride down the Great Ocean Road is a quintessential Australian experience, especially if you’re a nature lover. You’ll see some of the biggest natural wonders of this country along the way, including the rock formation known as the Twelve Apostles in Port Campbell National Park.
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]]>Short Distance
No matter what means of transportation you’re using to reach your destination, your ride shouldn’t be much longer than two hours. This gives you enough time to get there as early as possible, explore everything this destination has in store, and get back to the city before it’s too late.
Several Stops
Try opting for a day trip destination where you can explore several interesting attractions at once. If some of them are located along the way or aren’t too close to each other, plan your trip accordingly so you’d have enough time to check out everything you want to see.
Limited Time
If you’re planning a day trip in your home country, you can pick one interesting destination and leave others for a different time, but that’s not always the case with international trips. When your time in a foreign city is extremely limited, you’ll only have enough time for a day trip or two, so make sure to opt for trips that offer the most fulfilling experience.
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]]>Why not make time to visit at least one of these great day trip destinations while in Valencia?
Xativa
Just a 50-minute train ride south of Valencia is the city of Xativa, whose beautiful centuries-old castle towers over the city and is definitely its top attraction. The quiet, medieval streets and buildings of the city are also a sight to be seen, with interesting monuments such as Pope Alexander VI’s birth home hidden.
Requena
Do you love wine? If so, a day trip to Requena is a must for you if you’re visiting Valencia. Located in the interior of the province, this small town with roots as a Moorish fortress is now the heart of the Utiel-Requena DO where excellent red wines are produced.
Sagunto
Roman history buffs should make time to visit Sagunto, just a short 40-minute jaunt away from the center of Valencia. This small city contains the remains of Sagunto Castle, which has both Roman and Moorish history. A partially-restored Roman amphitheater also features some of its millennia-old original parts.
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