With sprawling beaches and medieval towns, stunning wineries, and gorgeous sunsets, Croatia is the type of place that will make you fall in love with it and keep you coming back for more. Here are eight reasons why we can’t get enough of this Balkan beauty. The Architecture Croatia has a rich history dating back […]
Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Have you ever heard of Trogir? In the heart of Dalmatia, 20 km from Split, there’s Trogir. It’s a real medieval city. It’s enclosed within the walls on a small islet connected to the mainland. It’s a city with over two thousand years of history which, due to the impressive number of Baroque and Renaissance […]
The Perfect 3-Day Weekend in Zagreb
Luxury comes in many different shapes and forms. And if you pick Croatia’s capital Zagreb for a weekend break, you’ll discover how unassuming things and places can turn into luxe travel experiences. For starters, Zagreb is one of Europe’s smaller capitals whose historic streets are ideal for aimless strolling. The pace of life is slower […]
Advent in Zagreb
The Zagreb Christmas Market sets up on Trg Ban Jelačić, or Ban Jelacic Square. The square is decorated with lights, a Christmas tree, and a giant festive wreath is draped around the fountain there. Music entertains the Advent in Zagreb goers with Christmas classics, waltzes, and jazz. Hot wine and savory sausages are available in the […]
Luxury Meets Nature in Rovinj
About five years I went on a “guided” day trip to Rovinj. It was pouring, cold, and the guide basically left us to do our own thing without even making recommendations of what to see. Since I thought I was going on a guided tour, I didn’t do any research and ended up aimlessly wandering […]
Wine Wednesday: Kabola Winery’s Terracotta Techniques
Vineyards of grapes dot the hillsides in the completely unspoiled countryside of Croatia’s Istrian peninsula. Near Momjan, a charming farmhouse with blue shutters practically beckoned us to visit. With a view of the Dolomites on one side and the lush green leading to the Adriatic Sea on the other, you just get a feeling that […]
Wine Wednesday: Scenes from Istria’s Wine Roads
Mention Croatia even just a few years ago and you’d be met with questions like “Where’s that?” and “Is it safe?” But as happens when celebrities like Beyoncé and Jay-Z are spotted frolicking on the beaches or a mega-popular hit TV series like Games of Thrones films there, Croatia has burst onto the scene as […]
Pula Arena
There’s a reason Edward Gibbon’s The Rise and the Fall of the Roman Empire is the size of a telephone book. The Roman Empire stretched for 2,750,000 square kilometers in its’ height. To put that in perspective, the Roman Empire covered an area of what is today 53 countries, from Russia in Europe to Morocco […]
Plitvice Lakes Let Me Down
Have you ever seen a picture that made you want to plan a trip to see the scene in all its glory? It’s an affliction that Tim and I suffer from often. The phrase “Wow, that looks gorgeous! Let’s go!” is a regular part of our vocabulary. And photos of Plitvice Lakes had us wanting […]
The Dalmatian Coast: Better Than the Amalfi Coast?
The 28-mile narrow and winding road of the Amalfi Coast has tempted tourists by the droves for years and after nearly three years of living in Italy, we finally ventured south of Rome to the famed coastline earlier this year. While the Amalfi Coast was pretty and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Ravello (and […]
