Jan 8, 2020 • 8 min read
The Parenzana Trail offers a whistle stop tour of cultural, architectural and natural attractions, from Trieste, Italy, on down the line to Poreč, Croatia.
Jan 8, 2020 • 8 min read
The Parenzana Trail offers a whistle stop tour of cultural, architectural and natural attractions, from Trieste, Italy, on down the line to Poreč, Croatia.
Oct 16, 2019 • 5 min read
With Rijeka named 2020 European Capital of Culture, the Kvarner islands are set to take centre stage. Here's our guide to island hopping Croatia's northern…
Sep 27, 2019 • 6 min read
Use our quiz to find out which Harry Potter character you are and cast a spell on your next holiday destination.
Aug 25, 2019 • 4 min read
Squeezed between sophisticated Istria and scintillating Dalmatia, Croatia's;Kvarner Gulf suffers from middle sibling syndrome, never quite getting the…
May 21, 2019 • 5 min read
A nude beach is one of the most popular ways to explore social nudity. So with nudism on the rise, largely being driven by the younger generation and…
May 17, 2019 • 3 min read
The thought of the Game of Thrones finale is bringing bittersweet feelings to many fans, not least because it means an end to a brilliant piece of weekly…
May 16, 2019 • 6 min read
Our weekly dose of warring armies, unruly dragons and cunning courtiers might be soon coming to a close, but fans of the hit TV show Game of Thrones can…
Apr 25, 2019 • 6 min read
Small is beautiful. Nowhere is that truer than in Istria, the compact, heart-shaped peninsula at the northern end of Croatia's coast, surrounded by the…
Apr 15, 2019 • 9 min read
The region of Istria offers some of Croatia’s best foodie experiences, from dining on fresh seafood and hunting for truffles, to tasting top-quality extra…
Mar 28, 2019 • 5 min read
With its rich history, diverse landscapes and hearty food and drink, Eastern Europe is firmly on the map for more travellers than ever before. But growing…
Dec 4, 2018 • 4 min read
LP Local Vesna Celebic has been living in Dubrovnik for a few decades, but she only started truly appreciating its intricate history once she began…
Dec 4, 2018 • 5 min read
With over 250 sunny days per year and a stunning setting on the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik is a top destination for anyone who loves to watch the sun drop…
Nov 15, 2018 • 4 min read
Thanks to its flourishing culinary scene and bustling nightlife, the seaside city of Zadar is fast becoming known as Croatia's ‘capital of cool’. With a…
Aug 24, 2018 • 5 min read
Set atop a pretty promontory that extends into the Adriatic sea, Zadar has a compact and attractive old town of golden-hued churches and Roman ruins that…
Jun 15, 2018 • 5 min read
Every year more travellers make the journey to the Balkans to explore the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Some come for adventure, many for history…
Jan 8, 2018 • 5 min read
Located around 200km north of Dubrovnik on the Dalmatian coast, the Croatian city of Split is often overshadowed by its glamorous neighbour. But once you…
Jul 12, 2017 • 5 min read
The cult-like grip of HBO’s blood-and-lust fantasy series has drawn veritable Dothraki hordes of fans to the Croatian sites where large chunks of seasons…
Nov 7, 2016 • 5 min read
If wine needs a story, then the story of Balkan wine is a dog-eared, multi-volume series. The southeastern European peninsula may not immediately spring…
Aug 16, 2016 • 5 min read
Our peloton of 12 cyclists snaked through a tangle of alleys past the walls of Dubrovnik. The city was full of morning innocence and rare silence. Buses,…
Jul 16, 2016 • 5 min read
Waves of fog battled patches of blue sky as the Via Dinarica hiking trail inclined sharply to the junction between Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo. At the…
May 19, 2016 • 7 min read
Croatia’s extraordinary coast has long lured wealthy sailors to its shores, but now, with dozens of operators offering reasonably priced bareboat (hired…
May 11, 2016 • 5 min read
With current hotspot Dubrovnik and the fashionable islands of Hvar and Korčula, southern Dalmatia is receiving an influx of tourists of late. But northern…