Unmissable Food and Wine Experiences in Istria
A magical blend of the bounty of the sea and its interior a patchwork of olive groves, vineyards and forests, Istria is a foodie paradise.
Croatia
Our Croatia travel blog contains articles packed with info and tips about traveling to Croatia. Get ideas for things to do on your Croatian vacation, find cool places to go and delicious things to eat and drink.
Where to Go in 2021
While it appears that the first few months of 2021 will look much like last year, with expeditions to the kitchen and treks to the bathroom being the extent of our wanderings, we dare to hope to be able to travel again before too long. For this article, we’ve rounded … Read More
Wine Regions and Wines of Croatia
Croatia might not be the first country that springs to mind when it comes to wine but Croatians nurture a long tradition of winemaking. Historical evidence suggests that either Phoenicians or Greeks introduced winemaking on Dalmatian islands, so some parts of Croatia have been producing wine for more than 2,000 … Read More
Six Can’t Miss Meaty Croatian Mains
With an abundance of coastline you might think Croatian cuisine is all about fish, but they’re meat-lovers too, as you’ll find out…
Choosing the Perfect Croatian Island
With over 1,000 islands, you might think choosing the perfect isle, or isles, to include in your Croatia vacation would be an impossible task. Thankfully we can rule out several hundred because they’re more uninhabited atolls than viable vacation destinations, but when it comes to the larger Croatian islands, it still … Read More
A Guide to Croatia’s Michelin Star Restaurants
It took a long time and a lot of effort for the small country of Croatia to become a part of the international gourmet dining scene and to have seventy prestigious restaurants included in the worldwide Michelin Guide selection is a massive achievement. Out of such an impressive number, as … Read More
Meet Pag Cheese, Croatia’s Award-Winner
A must-try on any visit to Croatia, unless you’re vegan or lactose intolerant, is Pag cheese. From the rock and windswept island of the same name, it’s an award-winner on the international cheese scene.
Croatia’s Award-Winning Olive Oils
Unless you’ve been to Croatia you might not know that the country produces olive oil. They don’t make a lot, but what they have is top notch.
Dubrovnik, Early Abolitionists
When most people learn about the abolition of slavery in school, the key milestones they’re taught are when the USA and Britain ended the abhorrent practice, but did you know that the tiny Republic of Ragusa (known as Dubrovačka Republika in Croatian, now modern day Dubrovnik and its surroundings) was … Read More
Must-See Museums in Zagreb
In line with the trend of redefining what a museum is, Zagreb provides a wide variety of museums to explore, from classical archaeology and history museums to places more innovative, interactive, and sometimes even controversial. To make your choice a little bit easier, we put together a list of those … Read More