My top recommendation to anybody visiting Croatia is to visit the farmer markets. This lets you get a true taste of local life, support the local farmers and enjoy really good food. Plus, every city and town has at least one. Simple, Fresh, and Local Although delicious, Croatian cuisine focuses on freshness, simplicity and, most … Read more
September is a great month to visit Split! The weather is warm but not too hot, and the high season rush is over. You can experience a more relaxed Split during the first official month of autumn. And it’s getting better and better each year, as weather is warmer than ever in September – and … Read more
If you remember, I’ve mentioned Lubenice Beach while describing the beauties of Cres Island in Croatia’s Kvarner region. Read more about Croatia’s regions here. The official name of this beach is St. John (Sveti Ivan in Croatian), but it’s better known as Lubenice Beach, named after the ancient town nearby. Lubenice, which means “watermelons,” is … Read more
The Pakleni Islands, an archipelago of 16 islands, lie directly across from the town of Hvar, the capital of Hvar Island. The proper Croatian name for these islands is Paklinski Otoci. Some people refer to them as the “Hell Islands,” translating from the Croatian words “Pakao” (Hell) or “Paklen” (Hellish). However, this name doesn’t fit … Read more
Did you know that Croatia is divided into five separate regions? While most visitors know about the coastal areas, like the Istria peninsula, Kvarner with its islands, and the Dalmatian coast stretching from Zadar to Dubrovnik, there are other regions in Croatia’s interior that are worth talking about (and visiting). Today, I will share a … Read more
Čiovo (pronounced Chyoh-voh) is a small, yet full-of-life island in central Dalmatia, seamlessly connected to the UNESCO-listed town of Trogir and its extremely popular tourist riviera. Often thought of as a peninsula due to its southern proximity to medieval Trogir and the fact that it’s linked by bridges, Čiovo is a gem that you have … Read more
Croatia may be a small country, but it had a huge impact on the world thanks to some of the most important inventions that helped humankind. In today’s article, I will share the most important Croatian inventors (and their inventions) that have reshaped history For a quick and brief summary, here are some of the … Read more