Mljet Simply put, Mljet Island is 100 square kilometres of unspoiled dreamy gorgeousness. It is the southernmost island of the South Dalmatian chain of islands and a favourite stop for many who sail this part of the Adriatic. Despite its lack of service facilities (it has no marina and only one hotel), or perhaps because
I was thirteen when my father took me on a month-long sailing tour Croatia along the central and southern parts of the Dalmatian coast. As the novelty of sleeping at sea wore off, my enthusiasm vanned despite picturesque vistas and secluded mooring spots. An inbetweener stuck with a bunch of old thirty-somethings and their kids,
All roads may lead to Rome but the great highway in the sky seems to be teeming with routes into Croatia. Due to a growing number of tourists from the UK who visit the Croatian shores, the airlines have responded to the increase in demand. Read on for the routes by which you can reach
GETTING MARRIED IN CROATIA - A BOOM FOR BUSINESS AND A BLISS FOR YOU I grew up in the 80s with images of smiling young couples in their national dress, waiting to get married an-masse at the foot of a 76-meter high Great Waterfall in Plitvice Lakes National Park. Every year, the couples from all
THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS, Part 2 – SALTED COD AND LAMB ON THE SPIT, ZAGREB AND DALMATIA. Food of Croatia It’s been awhile since I’ve started a series on the food of Croatia and it is a high time to add some new ideas for you to sample if you happen
BREXIT, BRITS AND CROATIAN TRAVEL INDUSTRY Last week, when I was asked to write an article on Brexit and its effect on the croatian travel industry, my head was still buzzing with the referendum outcome that many of us did not think would come to pass. Another recurring thought was of a long-running internet joke
As the Croatian cuisine emerged, the two food-loving fairy godmothers sat at its cradle and each brought their lavish gifts to the feast. The cuisine of Croatia is sumptuously diverse. For it is defined by Croatia’s distinct history and geography – the former bequeathing it with European and Eastern dishes and latter bringing both the
Dalmatian Capital Named in Mashable Top 12 Must Visits in 2016 Split is becoming one of Europe’s hottest destinations. And the international media are paying attention. Is one of our most beloved towns in Croatia, we love walking around the old city that really is a Palace owned by Diocletian, a roman Emperor at the
A “pumpkin”. This is what my good friend calls Zagreb’s pride and joy that is the Medvednica Nature Park, aka Sljeme - the home of the Snow Queen World Cup alpine race that’s been taking place on its splendid slopes since 2005, named in honour of a four-time Olympic gold medallist and a multiple (as
Much has been said about the glorious Advent month of December on Zagreb’s streets. But this being my blog I get to say what I like. And what I like are the megawatts of Christmas lights strewn all around the Zagreb’s streets and squares. The lights and the amazing variety of mulled wine that’s on
