Elaphiti Islands Sitting comfortably west from Dubrovnik, Elaphiti archipelago affords a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of one of Croatia’s busiest coastal towns. It consists of a number of islands, the three largest ones being Koločep, Lopud and Šipan. Šipan is the largest and furthest away from Dubrovnik. A popular mooring spot for
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
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
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
Much has changed for the Croatian capital city of Zagreb in the last few years. Less than seven years ago I shared a drink with a well-travelled Zimbabwean acquaintance from Belgium (yes, really) at the Goodge Street blues bar, when he summed up his visit to my hometown of Zagreb (rather than Dubrovnik since he’d
Croatia’s growing appeal and untarnished reputation of beauty, hospitality and the ease of travel are putting it on everyone’s bucket list. In terms of the air travel this means frequent flight schedules to more Croatian airports and in the world ordered by the principles of supply and demand, the travellers to Croatia should profit handsomely
Independent self-guided travel is by no means a new phenomenon. Indeed, it is probably how the tourism started. Long before the package deals, all-inclusives and demonic cruisers, there had been intrepid independent travellers striving to enjoy, explore and discover foreign places at their own pace and on their own terms. And there were others who
Ranked just below Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, the success of 2015 Tour of Croatia was a triumph of will and determination for its spiritus movens Vladimir Miholjević and his business partner Ivan Crnić. In one swift move they steered Croatia into the arena of top world cycling events and showcased some of its
Sitting pretty at the border of Istria and Kvarner regions, Opatija is deemed something of a grand dame of the Croatian tourism. Its allure was much-admired in the 19th century when it was the premier Austro Hungarian winter resort destination. It still comprises all its former Hapsburg charm, full of dainty floral neo gothic residences,
When former Croatian professional cyclist Vladimir Miholjević and the event entrepreneur Ivan Črnarić joined their formidable forces something had to happen, and it did. Last month, a small west-Croatian coastal region of Istria had been ushered into the world of the big boy cycling events when, as part of their ongoing campaign for the Tour
