The historic town of Sibenik, Croatia sits along the Dalmatian Coast under the gaze of the St. Michael Fortress. It’s location – just 11 miles from the town a Skradin (an entry point to Krka Waterfalls), makes it a popular stop while visiting Krka National Park.… Read the rest
Diocletian’s Palace was built in the 4th century as a retirement seaside residence for the Roman Emperor, his family and 700 or so servants and guards. The rectangular structure (520 x 620 feet) was two stories, fronted the sea and was built more like a fort than a palace.… Read the rest
There is no doubt that the Adriatic Sea along Croatia’s coastline is a stunning stretch of water. Throughout the day, the crystal clear seawater ranges in color from cobalt blue to turquoise, varying in intensity depending on sunlight and depth. But Croatia’s appealing aqueous beauty isn’t exclusive to the shore.… Read the rest
The historic town of Zadar, Croatia sits proudly on a peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The city’s once-necessary defensive walls still encircle most of the town. Inside the fortifications is a blend of old and new – from well-preserved Roman ruins to state-of-the-art technological displays.… Read the rest
Of the 1,200 islands that dot the Adriatic Sea along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Hvar Island is the most famous. The island – Hvar Town, specifically – has long been known as a glamorous destination for posh party-goers, celebrities and uber-rich yacht owners.… 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
For many people, Split, Croatia is a transportation hub – a city to breeze through on the way to other parts of the country. It was for us during our first trip to Croatia in 2011. However, since then, we’ve revisited the city multiple times with much longer stays and have discovered a plethora of sights to see in Split, Croatia.… Read the rest
Dubrovnik – the Pearl of the Adriatic – is Croatia’s most visited city. Each summer season, the city sees record-breaking crowds – and as the number of tourists increase, so does the cost of visiting Dubrovnik. But, no need to worry: there are plenty of things to do in Dubrovnik on a budget.… 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
On shaky legs and with ragged breath, we crested the mountain plateau. We had been steadily climbing uphill for nearly two hours – one hour and fifty-six minutes, to be exact – but we weren’t celebrating quite yet. Our goal – hiking Vidova Gora to the top – was not yet attained.… Read the rest