Croatia’s Best Christmas Markets
Croatia might not be the first country that springs to mind when you’re thinking of European Christmas markets but Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik go all out!
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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.
Omiš: The Ideal Outdoorsy Day Trip from Split, Croatia
While visiting central Dalmatia, travelers usually focus on beaches, sun and the sea, but there is more to see and experience in the region, along with a wide variety of great day trips from Split. If you have some extra time in Split, or you have a rental car to return to … Read More
Darcy & Lloyd’s Trip Feedback in Words and Pictures
We love getting trip reports and feedback from our guests. We especially love it when one of the guests is an artist, like Darcy Lynn, and she sent us several of the paintings she has produced based on her travels with her husband Lloyd, on two trips we arranged, to … Read More
Where to Find the Legendary Lipizzan Horses
Even if you’ve never heard of Lipizzan horses, you probably know what they look like. These beautiful white horses are practically the stuff of legend. The breed dates back to the 16th century, when they were intended for the Hapsburg royal family. A village in modern-day Slovenia, Lipica, or Lipizza in Italian, … Read More
How and Why to Choose between Split and Trogir
Coming to Central Dalmatia, be it from the north (Zagreb, the Plitvice Lakes), or the south (Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar), you’ll most likely want to make an overnight stop and you’ll have to decide between Split and Trogir. Approximately 45 minutes apart by car, these two destinations offer different city styles, sizes and … Read More
Other Eats
Eating local is a good rule to live by. What about when you tire of the local cuisine and want to see what the neighbors are eating but don’t have the time to visit? We’ve got you covered.
Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park
The Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia’s oldest and largest national park, covering an area of 114 square miles. Fortunately you don’t have to walk all of it to see the highlights! Spectacular natural beauty I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. On our visits to the park we’ve always been lucky with the … Read More
Istria’s Hilltop Towns: Motovun and Groznjan
It’s no secret that we love Istria. That’s why we’ve organized an extraordinary excursion to explore this unique and utterly gorgeous peninsula on the Adriatic Sea when you’re staying in Rovinj. Often compared to Tuscany, Istria is a destination that will fulfill all your vacation dreams, with delicious cuisine, scenic landscapes, ancient … Read More
Keeping it Clean on your Eurotrip
Washing is a necessary evil if you’re trying to pack light. We’ve rounded up some handy places to get your clothes laundered on your next Central & Eastern Europe trip with us.
The Best Croatia Beaches (Updated 2023 Guide)
If you’re looking for a beach holiday destination, there’s no place quite like Croatia and this list of the best Croatia beaches is here to prove it. This beautiful country stretching along the Adriatic Sea has some of the most incredible beaches in the world. While some of the best beaches in … Read More