Visiting the really pretty town of Primošten, Croatia
Visiting the really pretty town of Primošten I had never heard of Primošten – It was only last week, when planning our road trip to Šibenik, that I heard about this pretty little town. If you …
Why you don’t need to take a tour to hike Mosor Mountain – Split (Croatia)
Why you don’t need to take a tour to hike Mosor Mountain – Split (Croatia) People think that you need to book a tour if you want to climb Mosor Mountain. You don’t, especially since you can get …
Getting a Croatian 1 year “Temporary Stay” in Split: Part 2 – Forms, documentation, opening a Croatian bank account, Health Care…and costs.
Getting a Croatian 1 year “Temporary Stay” in Split: Part 2 In Part 1 of our experience in obtaining a 1-year Temporary Stay in Croatia, I covered: 1) the conditions for getting a prolonged stay, 2) …
Getting a Croatian 1 year “Temporary Stay” in Split: Part 1 – finding an apartment, signing a lease
It started as a simple enquiry: “How can we stay longer in Croatia?”. Now, a few months later, we have a leased apartment in Split and have been granted a 1 one-year “temporary stay” in Croatia. …
The Friendly Faces of Japan (and some pets)
Friendly faces and pets in Japan If there’s one thing that we’ll never forget from our time in Japan it’s the people. Always helpful and friendly, they go out of their way to make you feel …
Flashback to 2008…and thoughts on life changes
Thoughts on life changes Many years ago I had a blog on one those shared hosting websites. It didn’t get any traffic or comments but I enjoyed writing and putting down my thoughts. Recently, out of …
The Local’s Guide to the Philippines
The Local’s Guide to the Philippines: Where to Go and what to See. The Philippines isn’t as famous as other Southeast Asian countries, but it definitely has its unique set of nature and …
Why you should visit Klis Fortress (and how to get there from Split)
Why you should visit Klis Fortress Klis fortress has become known the last few years as an obligatory ‘Game of Thrones Tour’ stop. But it is much more than that. The first time we came to this part of …
Travel Guide to the Best of Bali & Lombok (Indonesia).
Travel Guide to the Best of Bali & Lombok. Bali and neighboring Lombok geographically are situated at the center of the Indonesian Archipelago. On a clear day, the neighboring volcanic …