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 …
Religion, morality, and the guiding principle of Shit Happens
Religion, morality, and the guiding principle of Shit Happens. Post Updated October 2, 2022. The head of the Russian Orthodox Church said this week that any Russian soldier who died in battle in …
A visit to Omiš: Croatia’s Adventure Capital
A visit to Omiš: Croatia’s Adventure Capital Omiš is a tiny town about 30 minutes south of Split situated where the Cetina river flows into the Adriatic. Protected by huge cliffs, the town’s …
Croatia’s 10 Best Hikes
Croatia’s 10 Best Hikes Two countries have stood out for me after 5 years of full-time travel: South Africa and Croatia. What do they have in common? Rugged mountains, beautiful coastlines…and …
Dealing with Trolls and other “Uglies” on Travel Forums
Dealing with Trolls and other “Uglies” on Travel Forums. Travel Forums can be great places. You need a tip on where to go in a particular country, where to stay, or just want …
A hike to the Mila Gojsalić statue, Omiš, Croatia
A hike to the Mila Gojsalić statue I’ve previously written about Omis and why it is my favorite Croatian town. But there is another attraction outside town that I had previously heard of and had …
Looking back at 2016…and forward to 2017. And our Travel Oscars (and losers) for the year.
Looking back at 2016…and forward to 2017 Ah, the usual yearly wrap-ups that we travel bloggers come up with. But I’ve said it before: year end posts are about remembering what we did in the year, …
The 4 places on our “Expat base” shortlist
The 4 places on our “Expat base” shortlist Note: this is an older post recounting our hunt for a base. It’s old…but still relevant to anyone who’s travelled and then thought of …
Driving Mt. Biokovo, Croatia
Driving Mt Biokovo Mount Biokovo has some of the most stunning views I’ve seen anywhere. I’d seen photos before and wanted to visit – but when I went with Croatian friends Goran and Vedran (who …