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11 of the best free things to do in DubrovnikMar 19, 2023 • 6 min read
Some of the best things to do in Dubrovnik are completely free.
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public transportThe 7 best day trips from DubrovnikFeb 24, 2023 • 7 min read
Hang on? You want to leave Dubrovnik? Try one of these amazing day trips.
destination practicalitiesThe top neighborhoods in DubrovnikFeb 19, 2023 • 5 min read
From sightseeing in the Old Town to the modern waterfront hotels of Lapad, these are the 6 best neighborhoods in Dubrovnik to stay, play and explore.
destination practicalitiesThe best time to visit DubrovnikFeb 15, 2023 • 5 min read
Whether you're after beach time, festivals or a complete bargain, here is when to visit Dubrovnik.
activitiesThe 15 best things to do in DubrovnikJan 20, 2023 • 10 min read
Its city walls are unmissable – for Game of Thrones' fans particularly – but Dubrovnik offers so much besides. Here are our top 15 picks.
parkThe 7 best parks in Dubrovnik: a guide to the city's green spacesJun 11, 2022 • 6 min read
Locating Dubrovnik's top parks isn't always easy – they often seem hidden away, in the most obvious yet well-concealed spots. Here's where to find them.
activitiesDubrovnik itineraries: make the most of your time in one of Croatia's favorite ancient citiesJun 9, 2022 • 6 min read
Plan your time in Dubrovnik with these itineraries for a two-, three- or four-day trip.
art and cultureThe 7 best museums in Dubrovnik from folk costumes to photojournalismMay 30, 2022 • 5 min read
From the classical to the quirky, these are the best museums and galleries to visit in Dubrovnik.
beachesBest beaches in Dubrovnik (including the sandy one)May 24, 2022 • 5 min read
Forget the shiny marble streets of Dubrovnik, if you really want some lovely rocks these are the best beaches in and around the city.
beachesHow to spend the perfect long weekend in DubrovnikMay 5, 2022 • 5 min read
From the city walls and cocktails to carefree boat rides down along the coast, here's what to do in Dubrovnik when you've only got a weekend.
historyHere's what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of the BalkansJan 20, 2020 • 5 min read
The Balkans contain some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and a daunting history of conflict. Get to know the true nature of this incredible region…
foodNatural beauty, heritage and wine: 10 idyllic day trips from DubrovnikJun 25, 2019 • 7 min read
Poised gracefully against the glistening Adriatic Sea at Croatia's southern tip, the enchanting city of Dubrovnik graces many a bucket list. If you’re…
foodHow to live like a Local in DubrovnikDec 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…
food10 spectacular sunset spots in DubrovnikDec 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…
artHere be dragons: touring Croatia’s Game of Thrones locationsJul 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…
adventuringDubrovnik to Ohrid: cycling into the heart of the Western BalkansAug 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,…