Travel ideas for Croatia – trip tips and recommendations from my experiences travelling in Croatia. This European country on the Adriatic Sea has diverse and beautiful landscapes, historic cities, and rich cultural traditions. Here you will find exciting travel ideas for travelling in Croatia so start planning your trip now and experience everything that Croatia has to offer travellers.
When I first arrived in Europe – with my backpack on a working holiday visa – I wanted to visit all the highlights of Europe. Paris and Rome; all the famous sights and museums; discover the cultural treasure trove that is Europe! And I have done all of that. But […]
The gorgeous town of Trogir in Croatia must be one of the easiest day trips I have ever done on the fly. Literally, because we managed to fit in a day in Trogir en route between Split and departing from the airport. Trogir is just 20 kilometres west down the […]
An ancient Roman palace that became a town, that is now the heart of a city. A glorious mishmash of architecture, friendly people and a thriving café culture? I shouldn’t need to tell you things to do in Split – you should just get yourselves there! First thing in the […]
Gorgeous Hvar is an island just off the coast of Croatia near the town of Split and it’s a beautiful place to explore, party, eat and swim. There’s fun for everyone and a perfect beach for everyone. Here are my recommendations for the best beaches of Hvar to visit while you’re […]
What is it about old buildings that gets us so excited? The thought of bricks and mortar laid down 500 years ago, or 2,000? Stari Grad is the original settlement on Hvar, founded by the Greeks in around 385 BC. Their colony – called Pharos – subsequently came under Roman […]
During our recent stay on the Croatian island of Hvar we hired a car from Hvar Town to explore the interior of this lovely Dalmatian island, as well as the northern coast. Car hire cost around $50 for an economical little runabout (we used less than $10 worth of fuel) […]
The idyllic Pakleni archipelago off the coast of Hvar in Croatia is made up of 11 rocky, low-lying islands. This very lovely group of islands boasts many a haven for swimming in the clear, clear waters of the Adriatic. Exploring the Pakleni islands is a must-do if you are visiting […]
I didn’t spot Prince Harry or Kate Moss but there was still a whiff of glamour about Hvar Town at the very tail end of the season. This iconic island in the Adriatic has a reputation for glamour and now having visited I can see why. Sunny skies, clear waters, […]