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Re: Istria or not?

by flumy 25 May 2012

I definitely agree with everbrite and istrawiz! Renting a car, if you can afford it, allows you to make wonderful trips to Plitvice and…
Re: Istria or not?

by istrawiz 25 May 2012

I am from Istria originally and I really think you should see it as it's quite different form Dalmatia. Istria interiors and its villages…
RE: Istria or not?

by everbrite 24 May 2012

While Mostar is an interesting place, it takes 3 hours to get there from Dubrovnik and about the same from Split so it doesn't make any…
Istria or not?

by Ptowngirl 24 May 2012

My husband and I are planning a three week trip to Croatia in October. We want to experience the culture, be active (hiking, biking, kayakin…
RE: Istria to Zadar for 2 weeks with teenagers

by dlmtn 23 May 2012

Check the Pula city web site. Local public companies usually advertise the routes and schedule. Nights spent in Rovinj deepend primarily…
RE: travel plans for eastern europe

by everbrite 22 May 2012

I would fly to Budapest and make the following trip. Budapest to Pecs - train Pecs to Osijek - train Osijek to Zagreb - train/bus Zag…
RE: Istria to Zadar for 2 weeks with teenagers

by arizona 21 May 2012

+We want to avoid the crowds and festivals, enjoy swimming at lovely beaches but need culture and architecture to break things up.+ Istri…
Istria to Zadar for 2 weeks with teenagers

by Gardenview2012 21 May 2012

A couple of years ago we went to Dubovnik, Split, Hvar and Korcula, so now we want to explore the north of Croatia. We're travelling with…
Re: massage or spa in croatia

by flumy 21 May 2012

The best spa and massage in Istria you can find in Istarske toplice (Istrian spa) situated in the continental, northern part of the peninsul…
4 days in Slovenia - Itinerary help!

by shiyun 21 May 2012

Hi all, Need itinerary advice for 4 days self-drive in Slovenia. We'll be driving up from Venice and heading down to Croatia (Istria…
4 days in Slovenia

by shiyun 20 May 2012

Hi all, Need itinerary advice for 4 days self-drive in Slovenia. We'll be driving up from Venice and heading down to Croatia (Istria…
RE: Itinerary tips for Venice to Croatia

by Ang5 14 May 2012

If you are flying in and out of Venice, you should consider hiring a car there. I say this because the cost of ferry tickets x 4 to Istria…
Re: Itinerary tips for Venice to Croatia

by flumy 13 May 2012

I would definitely recommend that you take a catamaran from Venice to Pula. I intentionally say Pula because it is a bigger town than…
Re: Ferry from Istria to south Dalmatia ???

by flumy 13 May 2012

In case that you want to retain your rented car (for price reasons), then the best option would be to go all the way overland. It is not…
RE: Ferry from Istria to south Dalmatia ???

by neckervd 13 May 2012

... or take the car ferry from Brestova (Istria) to Porozina (Cres Island), drive then on this Island up to Mali Losinj (79km) and board…
RE: Ferry from Istria to south Dalmatia ???

by eyha 13 May 2012

Thank you for your reply. What a shame about that route... Yes you're right, it sounds most reasonable to take the catamaran to Zadar,…
Re: Ferry from Istria to south Dalmatia ???

by flumy 13 May 2012

Hi eyha! Unfortunately, there is no such option any more. There used to be a ferry connection twice weekly from Rijeka all the way to…
Ferry from Istra to south Dalmatia ???

by eyha 13 May 2012

Anyone who knows if there are ferry connections from Istria to somewhere on the mainland - as far south as possible? I have found a ferry…
RE: Best Beaches in Crotia

by everbrite 10 May 2012

There are historic sites in Istria. Pula has a Roman amphitheater and other ruins while Porec has an incredible basilica and church complex…
Re: Best Beaches in Crotia

by safa1 10 May 2012

Thanks everyone - yes, I now realize that there are very few sandy beaches in Croatia, and the many of the pebble beaches are easy to…
RE: Road Tripping from Pula to Plitivice to Split

by dick_dangerous 09 May 2012

Well AdventurousKate... You're definitely right to give a whole day over to driving to Plitvice. I looked at it as a day trip from Istria…
Re: Balkans - Is my itinerary realistic?

by EasternTravels 09 May 2012

@ navetconfit: You chose a great route, but let me add some ideas. You wanted to go in June and July, so I hope thisreply still gets…
RE: Eastern Europe Itinerary with an ambitious Girlfriend!! Help!

by everbrite 09 May 2012

When trying to figure such things out, I rarely figure days but rather nights, I.e. where I will sleep and then I determine travel times.…
RE: Road Tripping from Pula to Plitivice to Split

by istrawiz 08 May 2012

Hey Kate Yes, I agree with belgrano, Pula's arena is amzing but I wouldn't stay there..plenty of other pretty places in the vicinity check…
Road Tripping from Pula to Plitivice to Split

by AdventurousKate 08 May 2012

Hi, all -- My boyfriend and I just decided to rent a car in Croatia instead of traveling by bus -- we're now trying to figure out which…