The capital city of Zagreb, Croatia is the country’s most vibrant and buzzing city. Much different than the coastal cities of Dalmatia, Zagreb is a sprawling city that features a mix of architecture, spacious squares, numerous parks and a steady flow of trams.… Read the rest
Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, pulses with life. It has all the tell-tale signs of a European city: rich in history, beautiful architecture, a plethora of cafes and a humming public transportation network. The city long ago merged from two medieval towns, Gradec and Kaptol, creating what is today’s city center.… 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
Split, Croatia serves as an excellent jumping off point for exploring the nearby islands that are scattered along the Dalmatian Coast. Vis Island is one of the most intriguing Dalmatian islands to visit. Because of the island’s location (the furthest inhabited island from the mainland) and its previous use as a military base (making it inaccessible to tourists until recently), Vis is not nearly as touristic as other Croatian islands.… Read the rest
In a picture-perfect scene, hundreds of idyllic islands dot the Adriatic Sea off the long, mountainous coastline of Croatia. Rugged and breathtaking, the aqueous landscape is punctuated by the magnificent cerulean sea, rocky island shores, vine-covered hills and awe-inspiring ancient towns.… 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
As much as we love the old walled cities of Croatia, there is often little green space – and we love spending time outdoors in nature. One of the fabulous things about the capital city, Zagreb, is that the region is lush with nature parks.… 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
Mount Srd sharply rises above Old City Dubrovnik, Croatia. The craggy mountain is capped with a large fortress, an enormous cross – both of which are visible from sea level, a war museum and a panoramic restaurant. From the top, visitors are treated to a stunning 360-degree view that is simply breath-taking.… Read the rest
The historic charms within the old walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia are captivating. Exploring the steep alleys and the Dubrovnik sights along the famous Stradun are a must when visiting the city. We created a free Dubrovnik Walking Tour that highlights the top things to see from Pile Gate to the Bell Tower (and a few sights outside the walls, too) to help other travelers discover the best of the city.… Read the rest