It doesn’t matter if you are heading out to the mainland or coastal Croatia, one thing is for sure, their food is delicious. One you don’t want to miss out on. For those who will visit the country for the first time, it is a good idea to research Croatian cuisine. This way, you will …
The Cetina River Spring (Izvor Cetine) is aptly named the “Eye of the Earth”. When seen from above, the river in Southern Croatia looks like the eye of a dragon. Aside from this, this incredible karst spring is at the foothills of the Dinara mountain range in the country, Croatia. It is one of the …
The island of Hvar lies off the coast of Croatia, not too far from Split. It is nestled in the southern section of the Adriatic Sea and it is known for fields of lavender, stunning beaches, UNESCO world heritage sites, and delicious cuisine. Hvar is an impressive island that is full of rich history, impeccable …
Gothic architecture became widely popular in France during the high and late Middle Ages (12th-16th century). During the Middle Ages, the new and inspiring French style of architecture quickly spread throughout Europe. Although the French intended the gothic architecture to be used for houses, it quickly became all the craze among churches and cathedral designs. …
Spring is a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can be. The cold winter weather is finally stripped away and people can finally feel like life’s alive in everything. Spring is a great time to take a vacation to Europe and visit wonderful places. There are plenty of festivals to go to and blooming flowers …
Catapulting yourself to new places for a vacation is a great way to start the New Year. Winter seems to be slowly creeping away and going on a spring vacation to underrated places is just what you need. Forget about the same old boring places like Cancun, Hawaii, or Florida for a spring vacation. Instead, …
On my last night in Dubrovnik, I wanted to do something extraordinary for dinner to top off the fantastic vacation I was having with my husband in Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. He and I vacation together regularly, but honestly, this was the best trip we have taken together in a very long time. Breaking …
You can almost hear those sleigh bells ringing in your ears as the Christmas season approaches your world. The sound of Santa Claus’ “HO, HO, HO” can be heard on the radio, television, in social media, and even as you you shop on the city streets. So let me tell you, there is no better …
Did you know you could charter the Adriatic Breeze, a luxury yacht that cruises the Croatian Islands? Where you will enjoy a luxurious cruise around Croatia’s Dalmatian coastline and experience the Adriatic Coast as you’ve never seen it before! You can even pick the Croatian itinerary that you want. This was my third visit to …
Isn’t it marvelous how food and drinks bring people together? How the locals want to share the way their grandparents taught them how to cook, how a certain style of cooking is popular in an area of the world, or even how a certain type of beverage is particularly well connected to the land and …
We loved Croatia! Let me say that again! We LOVED Croatia and I would go back in a heartbeat! No wonder it is the hottest destination for Europeans and Americans alike these days! After visiting Dubrovnik and Mostar, Bosnia, we made our way down to the stunning city of Split by rental car. Split lies …
It was over a year ago that I had typed these words to the top of my bucket list on my website, Croatia Vacation. I had been in the travel business for over 5 years at the time and I often hear about all the wonderful places to visit in this world. Whisperings of Croatia …