Travel Back to Medieval Times
Every day in some of our destinations can feel like going back in time but these medieval festivals and re-enactments amp up the atmosphere.
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.
Croatia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
With almost as many UNESCO World Heritage Sites as leader-of-the-pack Italy per square mile, Croatia’s packed with places of historical, cultural and natural significance. Visiting several of these places on your custom Croatia tour is a must. Without further ado, here’s all Croatia’s UNESCO Sites, listed in chronological order of … Read More
Keep Your Heart Rate Up: Our Favorite Jogging Spots (Part II)
From stately villas and their parks in Rome to Croatian seaside promenades and parks littered with ponds and monuments in Ljubljana and Tirana, we asked our staff in Italy and along the Adriatic for their favorite jogging spots, which we present to you here. For our favorite places to go … Read More
Dalmatia’s Delectable Delicacies
Croatia’s southernmost region, Dalmatia includes most of the country’s coast and most popular destinations, such as Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar. As you would hope, this area is known for more than just the spotted dogs popular with firemen and Disney’s filmmakers. Thanks to its bountiful seafood, warm climate, and centuries … Read More
Communist Reminders in Daily Life
After the fall of communism, many products disappeared from the eastern side of the Iron Curtain, as factories struggled to compete with an entire globe’s worth of products, often flashier and higher quality. That doesn’t mean that communist heritage has completely disappeared from daily life and culture. In time, … Read More
Spend a Serene Afternoon Picnicking (Part II, Everywhere Else!)
From renaissance villas to isolated islands to a lake accessible by cablecar and a park home to some of the largest statues and monasteries in Europe, we can help you find some of the most scenic and memorable picnic spots, from Rome to Tallinn to Tbilisi. We asked out local … Read More
Split’s Shining Shores
Split’s beaches may not draw crowds like Hvar and Brac, but they shouldn’t be underestimated. Split’s swimmable shores have excellent water quality, with the clarity and color that bring many to the Adriatic in the first place. We asked Antonija and Lidija, our Split locals to spill the beans on … Read More
Central & Eastern Europe’s Diverse, Delectable Desserts
From blood sausage to octopus risotto, East and Central European cuisine runs the gamut, and its desserts, varied as they may be, are all worth a taste. We asked our local staff for their favorites, and struggled mightily to winnow them down enough to fit into a blog post! Here … Read More
A Cultural Wonder: The Dubrovnik Summer Festival
Founded as a theater festival in 1950, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival quickly became one of the region’s largest cultural events. Running from July 10 to August 25 every year, the daily performances range from theatrical plays to classical and folk music, from contemporary dance to ballet. With its open-air stages … Read More
Croatia’s Best Proposal Spots
Croatia’s our most popular destination for honeymoons and destination weddings, but such a romantic locale is naturally a great spot to get down on one knee and pop the question. We asked our local staff for their favorite romantic places, although you don’t need to be on the verge of … Read More