Updated for the 2019 Advent Zagreb Christmas Market!
As the crisp air brightens my cheeks and little puffs of breath escape from my mouth, I inhale the scent of sizzling sausages and sweet fritule drenched in chocolate sauce. The tantalizing aroma intertwines with Croatian Christmas music and drifts on a light breeze from the cheerfully decorated wooden huts at the Zagreb Christmas market.… Read the rest
Cobblestone lanes and ancient sights. Hill-topping fortresses and secluded beaches. Nearby islands and hidden coves. Hvar Island is a picture-perfect escape. Visitors inspired by beautiful places and eager for an adventure will find there are an abundance of amazing things to do in Hvar, Croatia.… Read the rest
Korcula Island is one of the most beautiful islands in Croatia. Although fairly small (it’s less than 30 miles long and only 5 miles across) there are an incredible number of things to do in Korcula. Home to ancient sites, stunning coastline, local wineries and (supposedly) the birthplace of Marco Polo, it’s easy to understand why so many tourists choose to visit Korcula.… Read the rest
We’ve made no secret of our love for Croatia. From top to bottom, from the interior to the coast, there hasn’t been a place we have visited that we didn’t fall in love with. With so many incredible Croatia destinations, creating an easy-flowing, all-encompassing route through the country can be a challenge…but it is possible!… Read the rest
Getting acquainted with the Old Town is one of the best things to do in Zadar, Croatia. We spent two weeks in Zadar navigating the lanes and seeking out the historic attractions in the compact city center. The best sights in town can be seen on a looping route through the city.… Read the rest
Charming Rovinj, Croatia is an absolute gem – and one of our favorite Croatia destinations. Located on the western coast of the Istrian Peninsula, which hangs like a teardrop from Slovenia, Rovinj is a picture-perfect seaside town. During our 3-week stay, we discovered many things to do in Rovinj – both in the Old Town and beyond.… Read the rest
Dubrovnik is a must-see city in Croatia. The historic walled Old Town is appealingly perched on the Adriatic Sea, earning it the nickname The Pearl of the Adriatic. The city in its entirety is a ‘sight’ – but many of the top things to do in Dubrovnik, Croatia are just steps from the Old Town.… Read the rest
Split, Croatia is a well-known harbor town that sees a steady stream of ships and ferries coming and going – but that doesn’t mean there aren’t Split beaches, too! In the heat of summer, there is nothing quite as refreshing as taking a swim in the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea along the city’s coastline.… Read the rest
Croatia’s calling. Croatia keeps calling. Since we started traveling full time in 2014, we have returned to Croatia so many times that we’ve lost count. We visited the country’s star attractions – Dubrovnik, Split Korcula and Hvar Town – on our very first trip to Croatia in 2011.… Read the rest
Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula dangles off the northwest corner of the country into the Adriatic Sea. Like much of Croatia, the coastline in Istria is the big attraction. However, the interior of the Istrian Peninsula is equally picturesque and has a storied past of its own.… Read the rest