Sucuraj may be a small village in Croatia, but it captures the kind of charm that most travelers hope to find in the country – a place where life seems to run on the same rhythm as the sea. Located on Hvar island’s far eastern tip, Sucuraj is the closest point of Hvar to the … Read more
Zagreb is a city divided into two halves that perfectly complement each other: the historic Upper Town (Gornji Grad) and the elegant Lower Town (Donji Grad). The first, dating back to the 11th century, is filled with cobblestone streets and red-tiled rooftops, being – without a doubt – the most romantic part of Croatia’s capital. … Read more
Pazin, Croatia (Pisino in Italian), might not be as famous or picturesque as Motovun or Groznjan, but it’s still a great destination for a one-day trip through Green Istria. Thanks to its central location, this town – known as the “Heart of Istria” – is easy to reach from the region’s main coastal resorts. Poreč, … Read more
Traveling around Croatia by bus is the best way for travelers to experience the country: it’s fast, it’s convenient, and it’s smart. No matter if you’re spending just a couple of days in the country or longer, getting from one point to the other via bus is the way to go. I’ve been traveling around … Read more
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