Exploring the highlights of Croatian Istria
Exploring the highlights of Croatian Istria A few years ago we spent 5 weeks exploring Istria. It’s a region different than any other part of the country, in fact you might think yourself in Italy. …
Comparing and rating our favorite Balkan capitals
Comparing and rating our favorite Balkan capitals It’s no secret that we love the Balkans. Besides incredible geography and welcoming people, the Balkan countries offer a ton of variety within what is …
Looking back at 2020…and forward to 2021
Looking back at 2020…and forward to 2021 I always say that I do these year end posts as much for ourselves as I do for readers. It allows me to reflect on the past year and compare what we achieved …
Dogs we’ve met on our travels…and the most dog-loving countries!
Dogs we’ve met on our travels…and the most dog-loving countries! 2020 is the year of the dog so I figured I’d do my last post of the year on one of my favorite subjects – dogs. They’re something …
What are Croatians like? The Good and the Bad
We met a few travellers over the last few years who had travelled to Croatia and come away with negative impressions of Croatians. They found them rude and charmless. We’ve spent a combined 2 years …
The Most Beautiful City in the World? Our candidates…and winner
What’s the most beautiful city in the world? You’ll find a lot of lists on the internet and most just dig up the usual suspects. See this post by Rough Guide summing up the most beautiful cities …
12 Surprising Places to See (that you may never have heard of)
12 surprising places to see that you may never have heard of One of the greatest rewards of travel is being wowed by places that we had previously never heard of. The places you’ll see featured in …
Hiking Mount Kozjak to Klis Fortress
Hiking Mount Kozjak to Klis Fortress Mount Kozjak is often overlooked by visitors looking to do some hiking in the Split area*. That’s a shame because Kozjak makes for a great hike, especially in the …
Bbqboy’s Guide to Croatia
Travel Guide to Croatia Croatia is known mostly for its gorgeous coast: the beautiful stretch of beaches, islands and rocky coves running from Rijeka to its southern border with Montenegro. But it’s …
