Rovinj, Croatia is one of those stunning places you see on postcards and wonder if the reality will live up to the image. The old town is crammed onto a small peninsula, which juts off northern Croatia’s Istrian coast. A spindly bell tower reaches skyward from atop the peninsula’s central hill. Concentric circles of tall […]
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Sibenik, Croatia: A Perfect Day Trip Destination
Sibenik, Croatia is one of central Dalmatia’s most picturesque towns. Nestled in the shadow of a rocky hill between the Krka River and Adriatic Sea, the area’s natural beauty is undeniable. If you are visiting either Split or Zadar, you will definitely want to plan a Sibenik day trip! In contrast to neighboring cities which […]
Fun and Interesting Things to Do in Zadar, Croatia
Zadar was a last minute addition to my Croatia road trip and ended up one of my favorite stops. Even though the city boasts many unique attractions, locals seemed to outnumber tourists two to one. It was a refreshing change from the more popular cruise ship ports along the coast. My two days in Zadar […]
Krka National Park: Croatia’s Summer Playground
Have you ever dreamed about swimming in a crystal clear pool fed by a waterfall? One that you reach by hiking through the mountains to a secluded location? Then Krka National Park in Croatia is the destination for you! The Krka River gently wends through Croatia’s Dinara mountains before reaching the turquoise depths of the […]
Wandering the Ancient Alleys of Split, Croatia
As destinations go, Split, Croatia is one of the more extraordinary I’ve come across. In fact, the Old City as we know it today shouldn’t even exist! At the beginning of the 4th century, Roman Emperor Diocletian built a retirement palace on the shore of the Adriatic Sea near his hometown in what is now Croatia. I’ve […]