Croatia
Bite Sized, Konoba Ribar in Vela Luka, Korcula
Despite having excellent sunsets and the stylish and comfy Hotel Korkyra, Vela Luka doesn’t have the charm of the town at the very other end of the island… […]
Croatia
Croatia
An Afternoon in Ston in Peljesac
Surrounded by vineyards, olive grove and the Adriatic, Ston is another of those ‘please give my eyes a rest from all this scenic beauty’ Croatian locations. […]
Croatia
Review of Konoba Lambik Restaurant, Milna, Hvar
In the flower-filled garden at the front of the house we take our places on wooden benches beside a wooden table as Mata and Mihaela’s son, Marcos, brings plate after plate of aromatic, succulent, orgasmic, organic goodness and places them before us. […]
Catalonia
Review of Hotel La Coma in Setcases, Girona
We were there to explore the countryside and Setcases and Hotel La Coma was an ideal base for us, offering easy access to some quite diverse walking… […]
Croatia
A Mind Reading Waiter in Konoba Menego in Hvar
Konoba Menega is tucked away up a narrow side street away leading from the harbour in Hvar Town to the fortress on the hill. I know, I know – all authentic… […]
Croatia
Is this the Worst Waitress in Croatia?
There are a handful of restaurants in Pomena on Mljet. Most have full frontal views of a too-pretty-to-be-true emerald lake. One doesn’t… […]
Croatia
Review of Hotel Lapad in Dubrovnik
The Hotel Lapad looks like one of those grand hotels from another era, its lovely Victorian façade lending it a style that is befitting of the halcyon days of travel. […]
Croatia
Swimming Boars, Mad Commandos and Sime Fio on Hvar
Within an hour of arriving at the Hotel Podstine in Hvar we are sitting in the sun, overlooking one of those perfect rocky coves that Croatia does so well… […]
Croatia
Review of Hotel Podstine, Hvar, Croatia
From the moment you arrive in this pine, cypress and palm studded oasis, you are made to feel welcome in Paradise. This is elegant simplicity and shoulder-loosening tranquillity at its best in idyllic surroundings, an easy amble from the historic centre of Hvar Town. […]
Croatia
Review of Apartments Amico in Zadar
Apartments Amico is in a great position a couple of minutes from Maestro Bay. In one direction it’s about a 10 minute walk to the Zadar boatman who ferry you… […]
Croatia
Bicycles, Bugs and Butterflies on Mljet, Croatia
I’ve never seen so many insects. With every footfall we disturb clouds of tiny butterflies and moths that settle onto my T shirt. I’m a walking nature reserve. […]
Croatia
Stumbling Across the Sphinx of Zadar
Partly hidden in a garden opposite us is a huge sphinx. It’s not far from the road we’ve been taking to get to and from the Amico Apartments, our base in Zadar. […]
Croatia
City Guide to Zadar in Croatia
Guardian to around 300 islands nestling off its coastline; located in easy reach of six national parks, and site of a beautiful, old walled city whose charms rival that of its sibling city of Dubrovnik but without the hordes of day trippers, Zadar is one of Croatia’s best kept secrets. […]
Croatia
Photo Guide to Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
Heavy rains preceded our arrival at Plitvice Lakes National Park and although they’d stopped, the sky was still mean and moody… […]