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  1. dick_dangerous avatar

    Istrian Highlights

    by dick_dangerous 06 May 2012

    Thought I'd share some experiences of Istria having returned from there and taken some advice from the forum. Istria is a wonderful place…

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    RE: Florence: Driving to Florence from Rome or Venice

    by neckervd 05 May 2012

    Impossible to give any good answer. We only know that you will fly in July or August from Rome to Dubrovnik or Split, rent there a car…

  3. caroline24 avatar

    5.5 days in Croatia

    by caroline24 20 March 2012

    Hello! I am planning a trip to Europe and Croatia will be the tail end of the itinerary (1st-6th of May). We'll be in Budapest beforehand.…

  4. neckervd avatar

    RE: Belgrade to Vienna

    by neckervd 27 February 2012

    I just mentioned ONE (among many other) possibe itineraries, without lilsting all the places worth to stop. It's up to you, to make a…

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    RE: Croatia Itinerary Help... Too many choices!

    by neckervd 18 November 2011

    "I really wanted opinions from people who have traveled in Croatia as to what islands combine the best beaches with the best towns so…

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    RE: Croatian Itinerary - Advice Wanted

    by neckervd 10 September 2011

    May be you have a look at the Islands in the Kvarner Gulf (Cres, Losinj, Krk, Rab, Pag) all linked by ferries. http://www.jadrolinija.hr/de…

  7. viliamovski avatar

    Re: Cycling in Istria Croatia

    by viliamovski 20 August 2011

    ISTRIA One special land, in the shape of a peninsula, lies there where the nearest southern regions begin, the closest to northern Europe…

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    RE: Ideal amount of time for Croatia

    by mike65 11 April 2011

    I like that approach, and Croatia can give you a lot in this sense. About time question - it will depend on how much you need to get to…

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    RE: Eastern Europe Itinerary Help

    by etcap 24 January 2011

    I know you didn't ask for advice about the first part of your trip, but I thought I'd just point out that Budapest is a much larger city…

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    RE: 1st Time Travelling in Eastern Europe, Help !

    by etcap 13 December 2010

    No worries, vatrogasac, it's OK to like different things. I have been to NW Croatia too, and I enjoyed it a lot, so I understand why you…

  11. croariva avatar

    RE: Most stunning beach in Croatia

    by croariva 30 July 2010

    Well, you certainly didn't post an easy question. Let me give you a few of the nice ones I had the chance to visit. These usually are…

  12. neckervd avatar

    RE: Drive from Marseille to Dubrovnik

    by neckervd 18 June 2010

    I suppose you know that the distance from Millau to Dubrovnik is about 2000 km. If you use the Ancona - Split ferry, it's about 500 km…

  13. Ang5 avatar

    RE: Want biking & hiking suggestions

    by Ang5 28 April 2010

    If you will be in northern Italy, it is easy to get to the Istria - Kvarner region. A week in this area, including a few islands, will…

  14. etcap avatar

    RE: Want biking & hiking suggestions

    by etcap 28 April 2010

    I don't know about cycling, but for a few suggestions on hiking areas, you could start by having a look at some threads on this forum,…

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    RE: Transport Advice?: Croatia - Budapest

    by alan1972 25 April 2010

    >I can't seem to tell the difference (if there even is one) between the EN241 Venezia, 205 Maestral, and IC200 Kvarner line I'm not sure…

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    Re: Transport Advice?: Croatia - Budapest

    by jnnili 25 April 2010

    Thank you so so much, that was incredibly helpful. One question though... I was having a bit of trouble deciphering the schedule but…

  17. Ang5 avatar

    RE: A package holiday Croatia - any suggestions for a nice beach holiday?

    by Ang5 14 April 2010

    If you choose Istria - Kvarner area, you will have a shorter flight from western Europe.

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    RE: Reservations needed for Kvarner Gulf islands?

    by Ang5 14 April 2010

    No problem with places to stay, just turn up. The islands are easy to get to by bus and ferry.

  19. etcap avatar

    RE: Reservations needed for Kvarner Gulf islands?

    by etcap 13 April 2010

    I agree with #1. Winging it will be fine.

  20. Veta avatar

    RE: Reservations needed for Kvarner Gulf islands?

    by Veta 13 April 2010

    Though I have not yet visited that area, based on my visits to southern Dalmatia (all in late May), I would say with confidence that you…

  21. johnhenrome avatar

    Reservations needed for Kvarner Gulf islands?

    by johnhenrome 13 April 2010

    I'm planning a trip to Croatia the first week in May and I prefer winging it on accommodations. However, should I get reservations for…

  22. Veta avatar

    RE: Late May, early June week in Croatia - basics, agent recs?

    by Veta 01 February 2010

    Late May is a wonderful time of year to be in Croatia. I honeymooned there myself. With your plan to visit Lič, I agree you should concentra…

  23. _love2travel_ avatar

    Re: Late May, early June week in Croatia - basics, agent recs?

    by _love2travel_ 31 January 2010

    First of all, congratulations :) If you are going to Lič, you could explore Istria and Kvarner. There are many beautiful places - Opatija…

  24. etcap avatar

    RE: Late May, early June week in Croatia - basics, agent recs?

    by etcap 31 January 2010

    I had forgotten about Lič! Completely agree with Alan. With Lič included, your itinerary will look very different. That part of Croatia…

  25. aakk9999 avatar

    RE: Zagreb in mid October

    by aakk9999 05 October 2009

    Hi, why not try Varazdin, it is a lovely baroque town about an hour north of Zagreb. You could also try some coastal towns as Kvarner…

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