Croatia
The Complicated Business of Buying a Snack in Zadar
It was lunchtime. It was hot. We fancied a drink and we were ready for our first snack in Zadar; some local goodie which would get on famously with a bottle… […]
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Driving on Croatia
There are over 22,000 sq miles of Croatia to explore, including its host of islands that pepper the coast all the way from Istria to Dubrovnik. If you want to see as much of it as you can, a car may be your best option. […]
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Strange Seafood in Croatia, The Secret of Noah’s Arc
The seafood risotto was so good it had just raised the bar of expectation regarding the cuisine in Croatia so high that a basketball player could have limbo danced… […]
Croatia
Is Café Buza in Dubrovnik as Good as People Say?
I’d first read about Café Buza on Tripadvisor a couple of years ago. Rave reviews waxed lyrical about this ‘hidden away’ bar with ‘stupendous views’. […]
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Croatia After Dark in Photos
When darkness falls, places change their personality and looks. To get the feel of any destination, it’s essential to wander the streets and explore alleys at night… […]
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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. […]
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The Downside to Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik Old Town is actually quite small and there can be as many as 10,000 cruise passengers descending on those lovely, cobbled streets in one day… […]
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A Taste of Gastronomy in Croatia
The thing about the gastronomy in Croatia is that it has multiple personalities. This is drawn from the fact that Croatia lies where southern and central Europe meet. […]
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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… […]
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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. […]
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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. […]
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Dubrovnik is King’s Landing, The Game of Thrones Tour
Dubrovnik must be a film-maker’s dream. It is exquisite looking and, with the barest of tweaking, is a perfect Medieval setting for tales of swordplay and magic… […]
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. […]
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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… […]
Croatia
The Most Beautiful Sunset in the World is in Zadar
As the sun started to droop, we waved down a ferryman, sailed to Zadar’s old town, traversed its glinting cobbled streets and plonked ourselves down on a wall… […]