Trogir, Croatia, is one of the Dalmatian Coast’s true gems – a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the Little Venice of Dalmatia or the Stone Beauty. Today’s travel guide covers everything you should know about this gem of the Adriatic. Where is Trogir? Trogir sits on a small island in a narrow sea channel … Read more
Croatia’s Elafiti Islands are just a stone’s throw away from Dubrovnik (well, that is if you can throw hard – at least 12 kilometers), and quickly becoming an important attraction in Croatia. Still, even the main three islands in the archipelago (Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan) are more silent and less traveled than Dubrovnik, but with … Read more
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