THE thing to do in Vis (Croatia)
Back in 2017 we lived in Croatia. We had a lot of things going on that year between work, moving to Split, and getting residency papers in order. Lissette was burned out and announced that she needed …
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Expat Life: Comparing Spain VS Croatia
Back in 2017 -2018 we lived a total of 14 months in Croatia. Right now, as of April 2022, we’ve lived 18 months in Spain. I figured it would be a good time to write about our comparative experiences …
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 …
Croatia: Breaking up is never easy but this time we’re through
Croatia: Breaking up is never easy but this time we’re through When we left Croatia in early 2018 (after living there a year) I knew I didn’t have to come back. There are a lot of places in the world …
Why you should visit Dubrovnik in Winter. It’s actually the best time to go
I’ve long been telling anyone willing to listen that Croatia should NOT be visited in the summer (when places are crowded, hot, and everything is 3X the price). In fact, the shoulder seasons …
Flixbus makes bus travel though the Balkans better (with a few bumps in the road…)
Flixbus makes bus travel though the Balkans better I’ve often written about what a shitfest Balkan travel is. Dirty buses that have no bathrooms, with miserable service and where a 4 hour scheduled …
Plitvice Lakes: Impressions, Tips and Regrets
Tips on visiting Plitvice Lakes 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 Croatia’s famous Plitvice …
A visit to Omiš: Croatia’s Adventure Capital. And why it’s my favorite small town in Croatia.
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 …