Why you should travel solo
Why you should travel solo I’m in Sarajevo as I write this after spending the last week visiting my mother in Budapest. The plan had been to go back to Split but Lissette had said to me “why don’t you …
BLOG
Visiting Korčula Town (a.k.a “Little Dubrovnik”)
Visiting Korčula Town (a.k.a “Little Dubrovnik”) Korčula Town is nicknamed “Little Dubrovnik” – like nearby Dubrovnik it has fortress walls and towers lining the exterior of the town, with …
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Australia
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Australia. There is no better place to revive your sense of adventure than Australia. From pristine beaches and breathtaking national parks to sophisticated cuisine and …
Why you should visit Bol (Brač Island, Croatia)
Why you should visit Bol (Brač Island, Croatia) Bol, on Brač island, is one of our favorite island towns in Croatia. So what makes Bol so special? Unlike Hvar town or Korčula town, Bol doesn’t have …
Split to Makarska by bike
Split to Makarska by bike This post won’t interest many readers. But if you’ve ever thought about riding your bike along the beautiful coastline between Split and Makarska then you might find it …
Italian City Rumble! Venice, Rome or Bologna – which should you Visit?
Venice, Rome or Bologna – which should you Visit? Updated August 2024. Two Italian tourism heavyweights and a city most people associate with lunch meat. But wait, don’t be too quick in dismissing …
Why you HAVE to visit Makarska (Croatia)
Why you HAVE to visit Makarska (Croatia) There’s no place in Croatia that has a natural setting as spectacular as Makarska’s. Lying at the foot of Mt. Biokovo (Croatia’s 2nd highest peak), this …
Hiking Vidova Gora from Bol
Hiking Vidova Gora from Bol About a year ago I researched and listed Croatia’s 10 Best Hikes. Since then I’ve been working my way through that list. One of the hikes at the top of my list was Vidova …
Hiking Mt.Dinara, Croatia’s highest Peak
Hiking Mt.Dinara Mount Dinara is part of the Dinaric Alps (also called the Dinarides), one of the most rugged and extensively mountainous area of Europe that extends over Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and …