Hvar is without a doubt the most famous Croatian island. Hvar’s reputation as a destination for the rich and famous might have been carefully cultivated in recent years but its popularity with celebrities is not a new phenomenon. Former British king Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson visited in 1936. Jackie … Read More
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
Veneto (Italy’s 8th largest region) is well-known for its history, landscapes, beautiful cities and towns, and also for the Prosecco hills in the Valdobbiadene area, which recently became part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This area is located at the bottom of the Dolomites Alps and offers great views, … Read More
You can easily spend days in Dubrovnik itself, walking its walls, strolling the shining limestone-paved Stadrun, or just lying by one of the beaches, but the city also excels as a base for excursions and day trips. In all directions, and by seemingly every vehicle imaginable, from cable car to … Read More
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
Vacation is no time to let your fitness slip, and what better way to burn calories than by seeing a more local side of your chosen destination?
There’s more to do in Dubrovnik than marvel at the magnificent walls. There are some seriously tasty tours you can take as well. Here’s our pick for this season.
The capital of Central Dalmatia, Split is also the biggest port in the southern region of Croatia, and the country’s busiest harbor. But the city is much more than a transport hub. It’s a vibrant destination with an alluring history and amazing architecture. But with all the crowds, energy and … Read More
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
In the first half of July 2016 we took a select group of travel writers and a videographer to Albania and Macedonia, two of our newest destination countries, as part of a project to show a wider audience just what they can expect when traveling there. This post will serve as a jumping off point for all the content that comes from the project.