If you approach Rab island by boat, from a distance, you’ll have the feeling that you are approaching a huge ship with four masts. This strange but magical impression is nothing but Rab town’s four church towers that rise above the roofs in the old town. And if you think “No way it’s that perfect,” … Read more
The capital of Croatia is full of undiscovered wonders. Safe to say that this one is a hidden gem: heck, I bet most tourists don’t even know that Zagreb is the country’s capital. But here is the thing: Dubrovnik may get all the hype, but you would be crazy to skip Zagreb! And today I … Read more
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
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
Lovran is a small, beautiful old town in Croatia, situated south of Opatija. It’s also a popular tourist destination in the country. I believe it deserves a lot more attention than it’s currently getting – so here I am, ready to right the wrongs. We’ll learn everything about traveling to Lovran: top things to do … 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