What to See and Do in Dubrovnik (and what to skip)
What to See and Do in Dubrovnik (and what to skip). Known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, Dubrovnik is the most popular tourist destination in Croatia. It’s a beautiful city of medieval walls, …
Plitvice Lakes: Impressions, Tips and Regrets
Tips on visiting Plitvice Lakes Updated September 2024. I read a lot of blogs and they always help me in planning what to see and how much time to spend somewhere. I wish I hadn’t read anything on …
The Best Hotels in Split (for all budgets)
The Best Hotels in Split (Croatia). One of our favorite cities in the world, we’ve been many times and even lived a year in Split. But where to stay when visiting Split? In this post I cover the …
The Best of Croatia in 7 Days
The Best of Croatia in 7 Days. We’ve travelled and lived in Croatia. We know this country. Firstly, 7 days isn’t anywhere enough to really get to see all the highlights of Croatia. There’s lots to see …
The Hidden Gems of Split (Croatia)
The Hidden Gems of Split (Croatia) We lived 18 months in Split and have visited the city countless times. We love this city. It is, in our opinion, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. …
Is Croatia (still) worth visiting?
“I don’t like Croatia. It’s too expensive and the people aren’t friendly. I can get a more authentic experience in Bosnia & Herzegovina and Serbia and it won’t cost me a kidney”. “The …
Hiking Mt. Kozjak, Split
Hiking Mt. Kozjak Mt. Kozjak is maybe my favorite hike in the Split area. I did it with my Croatian friends Goran and Vedran. Our first attempt was in 2019 and we made it halfway before having to …
The Best of Marjan Hill in Split, Croatia
The Best of Marjan Hill in Split (Croatia) Marjan Park has some of the best attractions in Split including the best views of the city and our favorite beach. It has churches, arguably the best museum …
The Best Day Trips from Split (Croatia)
The Best Day Trips from Split. Updated August 2024 I often see posts on the internet suggesting day trips from Split to places like Dubrovnik, Mostar, Plitvice Lakes and Vis. Unless you want to be …