Buzet is a hilltop town in northern Istria, known as the “City of Truffles.” It’s one of the region’s historic medieval towns, first mentioned more than 1,800 years ago. The area was inhabited in prehistoric times, and during Roman rule it was called Pinquentum. After the Byzantine period, Croats and Slovenians settled here. Later, Buzet … Read more
Croatia might be small, but it holds an impressive number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. And since these are considered extremely valuable places on a global scale, it’s a good idea to know them all and visit them. According to UNESCO, World Heritage sites are: Our legacy from the past, what we live with today, … Read more
Croatian cuisine has been shaped by centuries of cultural influence. Geography and history left their mark on how people cook here, and the result is a country with several distinct regional cuisines – all yummy, fortunately, so even more reasons for you to explore all the regions of Croatia. Food along the Adriatic coast shows … Read more
Many people say that the fall season is not a good time to visit Croatia. I disagree. From late September until mid-October, the country is still a fantastic destination for a rewarding vacation, and yes, that might also include some beach & sea time! In this article, I’ll share what to expect if you come … Read more
If you have a baby daughter on the way and you’re looking to give her a Croatian name, or you are interested in knowing the meaning of the name of a Croatian girl you like, this list covers the most popular traditional Croatian girl names and their meanings. Giving your baby girl a Croatian name … Read more
If you like partying by the sea until the early hours of the morning, Zrce Beach on Pag Island is the place you want to be if you’re visiting Croatia. This beach is Croatia’s open-air club strip: four headline venues, a packed festival calendar, and day-to-night shuttles linking everything together. Read on to find out … Read more
It’s no coincidence I chose Gradac, Croatia for today’s article. It is a beautiful, lesser known former fishing village on the beautiful Makarska Riviera. I’ve visited this small coastal town twice while traveling to Dubrovnik and I definitely fell in love with it. I am sure you will too, so here’s everything you should know … Read more