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Our stop in Skradin, Croatia provided a means to an end. We wanted to see Krka National Park and Skradin was our entry point. Although the official park entrance is about a mile southeast of the town, there is a ticket office and a convenient Skradin-Krka boat that departs from the pier.… Read the rest
Dubrovnik – the Pearl of the Adriatic – is Croatia’s most visited destination. Each summer season, the city sees record-breaking crowds – and as the number of tourists increase, so does the cost of visiting Dubrovnik. If you are wondering if Dubrovnik is expensive, it is, but no need to worry.… Read the rest
Omis, Croatia is a seaside town nestled at the base of the Dinara Mountains where the Cetina River flows into the Adriatic Sea. With an inviting coastline, quaint old town, deep canyon and striking mountains, there are an array of exciting Things To Do in Omis, Croatia!… Read the rest
Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia is a must-see! The Split palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most fascinating Croatia Ruins.
The Palace of Diocletian was built in the 4th century as a retirement residence for the Roman Emperor.… Read the rest
Besides the dramatic Dalmatian 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, and tumbling, the water has carved a deep canyon into the limestone rocks.… Read the rest
Hundreds of Croatian Islands make up the Zadar Archipelago, part of Northern Dalmatia. The Zadar islands range in size, but unlike their 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
On shaky legs and with ragged breath, we crested the mountain plateau of Vidova Gora, Croatia. 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.… 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
As much as we love the old walled cities of Croatia, there is often little green space – and we really enjoy 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
Many travelers think of Croatia solely for its stunning Adriatic Seaside and hundreds of idyllic Dalmatian Islands, looking inland only as far as Plitvice Lakes or the capital city, Zagreb. The eastern region of Slavonia, including Osijek and Baranja, are destinations that go unnoticed.… Read the rest