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
Besides the dramatic coastline, Plitvice Lakes is Croatia’s most well-known natural wonder. The chain of 16 lakes filled with vivid blue water are linked by a series of waterfalls. Streaming, thundering, tumbling and babbling, the flowing water has carved a deep canyon into the limestone rocks.… Read the rest
We often rave about Croatia; if asked about the country, we are likely to go on and on about the translucent sea, splendid nature, historic towns and buzzing cities. There’s a good chance we will gush over the cuisine and talk extensively about how welcoming the people are.… Read the rest
Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia had long been something we wanted to do. The images of tumbling waterfalls streaming into teal blue pools was burned on our minds and we wanted to see the famous Croatia waterfalls for ourselves.… Read the rest
Historically Split, Croatia has been used as a transportation hub – a city to breeze through on the way to other destinations in Croatia. The city of Split was our very first taste of Croatia in 2011, and like many before us and the many more since, we caught a ferry to Croatian Island Hop.… Read the rest
There is no shortage of places to eat in Split, Croatia. From fine dining to affordable take-away, visitors will find an array of Split, Croatia restaurants serving local Croatian cuisine and international fare. After recently spending more than a month in Split – both revisiting our favorite eateries and discovering new gems – we have rounded up a list of the best restaurants in Split.… Read the rest
Hundreds of Croatian Islands make up the Zadar Archipelago, part of Northern Dalmatia. The Zadar islands range in size, but unlike the southern counterparts, these islands are mostly barren, with fewer inhabitants and attracting less visitors. The communities that do exist on the islands near Zadar survive on olive production, the fishing industry and very seasonal tourism.… Read the rest
There is no better way to relax and cool off after a day of Dubrovnik sightseeing than heading to the seaside to take a dip in the turquoise waters of the Adriatic. Although this Croatian city is better known for its historic sights than shoreline sunbathing, there are several Dubrovnik beaches within walking distance of the Old Town.… 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 in Croatia 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
Dubrovnik, Croatia is a top destination for travelers from around the world. The historic, UNESCO World Heritage city is balanced on the edge of the Adriatic sea and confined within imposing stone walls. With its ideal location in the southern Dalmatia Region of Croatia, day trips from Dubrovnik take visitors across borders, out to sea and to other Croatian coastal villages.… Read the rest