Ahhh, beautiful, beautiful Dubrovnik. Undoubtedly the jewel of the Adriatic, an almost perfectly intact medieval city, the azure waters of the sea lap at the walls of the old town, beneath bars that sit precariously on the rocky coastline. Once an independent territory (it holds the honour of being the first city-state in the...
How to spend a relaxing five days on the island of Hvar
After six weeks of non-stop go go go travel I needed somewhere to unwind and relax for a few days and Hvar seemed ideal. With only 11,000 inhabitants, Hvar is an island off the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia in the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by azure waters, the picturesque town of Hvar is watched over...
Plitvice Lakes in Pictures
Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia became at National Park in 1949 and is one of the largest National Parks in southern Europe. Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979, it now sees over one million visitors each year. Try not to visit in the height of summer when the crowds can...
Highlights of Croatia – my must see’s and do’s
Croatia. A country of stunning landscapes and seascapes. A country where you can enjoy small towns with locals or party with the jetsetters on one of the many islands. A country not long ago ravaged by war but now enjoying such a resurgence in tourism that it is the 18th most visited country in...